Chris Barwacz,
DDS
Visiting
Instructor
Office: 319-384-3002
E-mail:
Barwacz, Christopher A
Dr. Barwacz received his BS in 2003 and his DDS in 2007 from the
University of Iowa. He completed his Advanced Education in General
Dentistry residency at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX in
2008.
It was his experience as an undergraduate dental student and research
assistant in pharmacology that kindled his
interest in research. Dr. Barwacz has been active in research
throughout his formal education and was the recipient of
the National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial Training Grant Award in 2004 and
the Student Research Achievement Award in 2007.
Dr. Barwacz joined the staff at the Dental Clinical Research Center in
2008 where
he provides the latest in dental care to research participants as well as private patients.
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"In
the DCRC, we can accommodate clinical studies of nearly any size or
complexity. The clinic provides an ideal setting to incorporate new
developments in dental materials and techniques into what will
become the standard of oral care."
~Chris
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Cindy Asmussen
Clinical Research Coordinator
Office:
319-335-7377
E-mail:
cindy-asmussen@uiowa.edu
Ms. Asmussen joined The University of Iowa in 1982.
Cindy clinically administers research studies as instructed in each
protocol, reviews and approves each subject's comprehension of an
informed consent, monitors study materials and compiles data for the
summation report that is given to the sponsor.
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"I
have worked in Dental Research in the laboratory or the clinic since 1982.
I enjoy working with fellow colleagues and subjects who understand the
important role human subjects play in dental research."
~Cindy
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Donna Stark,
CDA, RDA, RDR, CCRP
Dental Assistant
Office: 319-335-7414
E-mail:
donna-stark@uiowa.edu
Ms. Stark joined The University of Iowa as a dental
assistant in 1971. The past decade Donna has been with the Office of
Clinical Research. Donna coordinates research projects conducted
within DCRC and off-site locations (schools, geriatric living facilities),
as well as chair-side assisting, scheduling appointments, and general
reception for research subjects and private patients.
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"I have been associated with the College of Dentistry since 1971, the past
decade has been with the Office of Clinical Research. I have expertise in
coordinating research projects both on and off-site."
~Donna
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Sharon Hansen,
CDA, RDA, EFDA
Dental Assistant
Office: 319-335-7414
E-mail:
mailto:sharon-l-hansen@uiowa.edu
Ms. Hansen joined The University of Iowa in
1974, working in the Radiology Dept. and later the Orthodontic Dept.
She worked in an orthodontic private practice for 11 years and returned to
the U of I in the Office of Clinical Research in 1989. Sharon is the
clinic clerk for subjects enrolled in research studies. She also
performs chair-side assisting, recruits for study subjects and other
assistance required for conducting internal and off-site research studies.
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" I have been a dental
assistant in the DCRC since 1989. I enjoy patient care and working with
people."
~Sharon
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