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Vera Tolbert; 2015 recipient of the 2 nd Chance International
Women of Distinction Awards is a Ph.D. graduate with records
of success in clinical and research laboratory supervisory and
management roles. Tolbert has published up to a dozen
publications, published presentations and abstracts.
As Senior Policy Research Analyst at Independence Blue Cross,
Vera conducts research evaluations on new and emerging
medical devices, drugs, biologicals and procedures, safety and
efficacy, while ensuring the integrity of sound research design
and analytical methods. She drafts technology assessments
reports in accordance with internal department policies and
procedures, summarizes and interprets results of research
findings as her contribution to the field of medical research.
Scientist &
Research
Sp ecialist
At Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich; Munich,
Germany, she supervised the infectious disease laboratory
division, department of Gynecology, at the university’s teaching
hospital. She conducted molecular, biological, and
immunological analysis. Coordinated research projects on
polymorphisms of cytokine genes. Supervised and managed the
clinical and research laboratory. Monitored and analyzed
research projects of over twenty medical students. Tolbert
trained students in laboratory skills and development of new
approaches necessary to design effective programs. Identified
and addressed all problems, organizational, budget related, and
technical.
Dr. Vera Tolbert
Organized and participated in laboratory courses for private
doctors and medical scientists, and national and international
scientific conferences; prepared laboratory courses, gave
presentations, and provided technical assistance.
At WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE – New York, NY,
Tolbert served as Senior Research Specialist where she
supervised laboratory testing of clinical samples; coordinated,
and participated in research projects at all levels. Conducted
quality control to meet state regulations and contributed to the
preparation of scientific papers. Major accomplishments
included the improvement of laboratory working conditions and
increased turnover time.
Advice to young girls: This previously male dominated
discipline has been made achievable by women of color;
emulating examples set by Tolbert and other females leading
medical research. “Always follow your dreams and stop at
nothing until they are realized”.
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