Paul L. Cobb

Clinical Research Associate

Paul joined IMARC after working as an epidemiology intern in the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While at CDC, he worked on multiple statistical surveillance projects analyzing the relationship between sodium intake, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular outcomes. During the same time, Paul pursued his Master of Public Health degree at Emory University in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education. Prior to that, he spent five years working in multiple clinical research roles including assistant site manager, psychiatric rater, and research coordinator. His expertise lies in central nervous system, cardiovascular, metabolic, and rheumatoid therapeutic areas.

Paul joined IMARC in May, 2013 and has monitored studies investigating treatments for thoracic aneurysms, aortic dissection and transection, and robotic devices for percutaneous coronary intervention. His diverse background in surveillance, biostatistics, and site level roles creates a unique perspective on monitoring clinical trials. He is able to balance the data-driven nature of the work with the need to serve as both a collaborator and advisor for research sites. Paul follows an upstream prevention model of monitoring in which he strives to identify, correct, and raise awareness of potential issues before they become problems.

Paul has earned CCRC credentials through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and is a Certified Health Education Specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. He received his Master of Public Health from The Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from The University of Michigan.