Lockman tapped to lead investigator development initiatives with WVCTSI
Scientist and educator named organization’s research pathfinder
Julie Lockman, Ph.D., has been named research pathfinder with the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI).
As research pathfinder, Dr. Lockman will oversee investigator development, service integration and product development tracking for WVCTSI-funded investigators. The pathfinder also serves as the point person to support investigators as they navigate the research process. She will provide consultations to advise investigators on available WVCTSI services and resources, identify and assist in development of collaborative research teams and support the WVCTSI research mentoring initiatives.
Lockman has served as the educational director in the WVCTSI Clinical Research Education, Mentoring and Career Development core. She joined the organization in January 2014 and has developed educational programs and initiatives for faculty, residents and students pursuing additional training in clinical and translational research.
Prior to her work with WVCTSI, Lockman was an assistant professor of biology at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. She earned her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and followed with postdoctoral work in neuropharmacology and molecular biology at Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy.
“Dr. Lockman is absolutely the right person to lead WVCTSI’s investigator support efforts,” said Sally L. Hodder, M.D., director of WVCTSI. “We place strong emphasis on investigator support, and her experience in program development, biomedical research and education demonstrates her ability to match resources to needs. We are quite pleased that Dr. Lockman will be at the forefront of this service.”
Lockman added, “The WVCTSI staff and leadership are passionate about our role in supporting the growth of clinical and translational sciences across the state with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes. I am grateful to be a part of such an important initiative working alongside such an experienced and committed team.”
In addition to her duties with WVCTSI, Lockman is an adjunct faculty member in the WVU School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy. She serves on numerous committees and is a participant in the Mountaineer Leadership Academy’s Leadership Development Institute and the Women’s Leadership Initiative at WVU.
She assumes the research pathfinder position following the departure of Chad Higgins, Ph.D, who recently moved on to Iowa State University to serve as the senior director of Extension and Outreach. Lockman will continue to work with education programs and activities until a program coordinator is hired.