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Since November 2003, Christopher Blair, BS (University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 1997) has held the title of System Research Consultant at Advocate Health Care. Prior to coming to AHC, Mr. Blair conducted research at The University of Chicago in the Department of Surgery, Section of Otorhinolaryngology. He worked with this research group for three years directing many aspects of the lab within various clinical and basic research projects, including a role as lead researcher on a large NIH grant. Mr. Blair then worked for Kendle International Inc. for one year as a Clinical Data Associate (CDA) where he furthered his understanding of the clinical management and more specifically the varying needs of pharmaceutical companies. Thereafter Mr. Blair returned to the Otorhinolaryngology research group at The University of Chicago and had oversight of numerous experiments and projects. He also mentored residents during their two year research requirement. Mr. Blair also taught international fellows in order that they could begin research programs in their home nations. He was again the primary research on an NIH grant along with industry sponsored trials. Throughout Mr. Blair's career he has had the opportunity to design, implement, analyze, write-up, and present at national conferences. Currently Mr. Blair continues his career in research at Advocate Health Care where he works for the Director of Clinical Trials. In this role, Mr. Blair uses his experience to aid in the budget and contract preparation and negotiation for clinical trials. He also assists attendings, residents, and nurses in designing, implementing, analyzing, and presenting their own research questions. | 