Adam Ward

About Adam Ward

PhD epidemiologist and biomedical scientist. Research interests and specialization in HIV cure science and immunoepidemiology, with experience in basic science research, observational studies, and clinical trials, as well as scientific program management. Additional training and experience in biostatistical consulting, health disparities research, and student advising and mentoring.

Experience

1. Research Program Manager & Biostatistician

   Weill Cornell Medicine

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Program Manager and Biostatistician for the Research Enterprise to Advance a Cure for HIV (REACH), Innovative Strategies for Personalized Immunotherapies and Reservoir Eradication (INSPIRE) collaboratory, and Jones Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine- Managing day-to-day operations of the Martin Delaney Collaboratory and other collaborative grants- Leading and consulting on the design of HIV cure-related basic science and clinical research studies, data analysis, and statistical and database software- Disseminating results of scientific research through conference presentations, preparation of manuscripts for scientific journals, and preparation of reports and materials for general audiences; providing support to other members of the Collaboratory and Lab with abstracts, meeting presentations, and manuscripts- Facilitating scientific interactions among REACH investigators, including sharing of resources such as clinical samples and key reagents, and maintaining approvals including MTAs and IRB protocols- Providing support on all aspects of grant administration, including compilation of progress reports and working with NIH Program Management staff- Managing budgets and expenses- Providing updates and reports to the Executive Committee and Principal Investigators, and participating in key decision-making activities for the Collaboratory- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating all REACH-related meetings, including a conference-style annual general and Scientific Advisory Board meeting- Maintaining online communication tools including the REACH website- Working with the Community Engagement Coordinator to develop research literacy materials for a broad array of community stakeholders, including by developing technical content and presenting at Community Advisory Board meetings and national and international community events- Statistician and/or Investigator on multiple ACTG (AIDS Clinical Trials Group) clinical trials and cohort studies

Education

• The George Washington University

  Graduate Certificate, LGBT Health Policy & Practice

  2014 — 2015

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Environmental Sciences

  2006 — 2011

• The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Epidemiology

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biomedical Sciences

  2011 — 2015