Thesis and Dissertation Advisors -
Anatomy and Physiology
VALRIE ANN GERARD
MA, PhD in Biology
- Science and medical editor and writer since 2001. Editing, copyediting, and writing of manuscripts, books, dissertations, grant proposals, etc. Topics range from ecology to epidemiology, from biochemistry to biomechanics, from environmental policy to paleontology, from natural products to swine nutrition. Focuses on organization, interpretation, and clear presentation of complex information.
- Past clients include professionals and students from Australia, China, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, Uganda, Venezuela, even the U.S.! Goals are successful completion of specific writing project, and helping clients improve their own writing skills for future projects.
- Val's own work includes more than fifty publications in ecology, botany, zoology, physiology, biochemistry, and mathematical modeling (see her publication list, below), and one million dollars worth of successful grant proposals .
- Over thirty years of teaching experience, including scientific writing courses. Served as advisor and/or mentor to many graduate and undergraduate students.
- Past experience as associate editor, editorial board member, and/or reviewer for over two dozen scientific journals, including Science, and government funding agencies.
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DR. CHAD MARTIN
Dr. Chad Martin received his doctoral degree in Healthcare Management from Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. His master’s degree is in Exercise Physiology and Management. He is also a Registered Exercise Physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Martin has worked in healthcare for the last 15 years. As a biostatistician he conducts many types of analyses, such as performance improvement, market share, clinical quality, and staffing effectiveness. Further, he serves as the biostatistician for the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Association in NC.
He has taught online for several universities in their respective undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Healthcare Management. As a subject matter expert, he has helped universities with course design for healthcare finance, quality, and outcomes research/classes. He has served on doctoral dissertation committees and chaired three.
He also has a great deal of experience and interest in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation research. He has recently published several new studies in the cardiac and pulmonary area (July/August 2008 issue of the Journal of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation). He is also interested in Medicare and Medicaid data mining, predictive modeling, and secondary data analysis.
During the data gathering phase:
* develop specific methods to reduce time
* create data set templates to enter data from research
* assist with validity and reliability
* select the most appropriate survey instrument or measurement tool
During the data analysis phase:
* select the most appropriate data analysis techniques
* statistical analysis and interpretation
* graphing and charting of data
During the write-up phase:
* compile the data into usable and clear language
* select the most appropriate charts and graphs to include
* have conclusions that correspond throughout the paper
During the thesis or dissertation defense preparation phase:
* coaching regarding the statistical interpretation of data that will be presented.
