TROY LISA HOLBROOK MS, PhD

Carlsbad, CA 92009
619-972-2752 tholbrooksd@gmail.com

DIRECTOR, HEALTH ECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH (HEOR)

Resourceful professional with wealth of experience as a Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
Lead Senior Analyst of Health Economics and Outcomes Research directing and consulting on the development
and execution of outcomes research plans and epidemiology/clinical research operations and issues, having
attracted $10M+ in contract awards and National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants. Adept at collecting and analyzing
primary and secondary data and providing strategic advice to clients. Proven ability to provide executive-level
management, leadership and hiring, training, developing, and supervising clinical, program, and administrative
staff. Proficient in cultivating productive relationships with key stakeholder groups, such as scientists, patients,
medical/healthcare providers, and regulators and attracting clients and partners through effective business
development and networking. Skilled in applying clinical research expertise in the development and refinement of
innovative and visionary solutions working with range of medical issues, including Health Economics and Outcomes
Research, development and validation of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) measures, and analyses of PRO data,
Pharmaco-Epidemiology, observational research studies and analyses, and industry-related experience in HEOR.
Health Economics and Outcomes Research Expert (HEOR) Senior Epidemiologist Senior Analyst
Observational Studies and Analysis Experienced in Development and/or Validation of PRO Clinical Trial
Research Expertise Team Management/Motivation Primary/Secondary Data Analysis Strategic Planning
Contract/Grant Awards Project Management Regulatory Compliance Advanced Design/Analysis Techniques
Staff Supervision/Evaluation Presentations Executive Management/Leadership Budgeting QC/QA Data
Collection/Management Publications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EPI-SOAR CONSULTING INC. (www.episoar.com) Carlsbad, CA 9/2006-Present
Clinical Research consulting business providing state-of-the-art pharmaco-epidemiological and scientific consulting
and services that support diverse clientele.
Director, Health Economics and Outcomes Research/Epidemiology
Design and conduct state-of-the-art HEOR research, epidemiological/scientific consulting operations related to
epidemiology in the biopharmaceutical industry, study concepts, design, development, implementation, data
collection/management, statistics, reporting, and software. Craft analyses and communication strategies directed at
scientists, regulators, patients, and providers using print, web, and emerging media.
Accomplishments:
Served as Lead Investigator to design/conduct epidemiological study of effect of morphine on PTSD onset in
wounded U.S. military, using large database of pharmacologic data and PTSD outcomes. Published ground
breaking article in The New England Journal of Medicine with press releases in New York Times, Washington
Post, and Los Angeles Times, leading to new project valued at $10M over 10 years.
Conceptualized, designed, and developed Wounded Warrior Recovery Project (WWRP), large-scale project to
follow wounded warriors over time for health outcomes; served as project director and principal investigator for
project with 10-year funding of $10M+ from U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Developed human subject
protocol, data collection, and field deployment, as well as WWRP website.
Invited to provide expert testimony before Congressional Committee on Veterans Affairs Roundtable
discussion regarding PTSD rates in U.S. military as result of public acclaim for epidemiological study
conducted on effect of morphine on PTSD onset. Testimony supported discussion on use of morphine for
prevention and congressional mandates to support research and development in field.
Received national recognition and endorsement by Assistant Secretary of Defense for landmark research
advances; invited as key scientific contributor and speaker to 2011 Military Health System Conference: MHS
Contributions to Advancement of Health Sciences Research Symposium.

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Authored 85+ peer-reviewed publications in leading journals based on award of two multi-million NIH grants to
study short- and long-term recovery and health outcomes after injury in two large civilian populations. Two
articles chosen for cover of Journal of Trauma, leading trauma and surgical journal and conducted 100+
presentations at formal scientific conferences with DoD and NIH clients.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO La Jolla, CA 6/1998-6/2006

Institution with long history of conducting clinical research having significant worldwide impact in identifying
important risk factors for common health problems, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Professor of Epidemiology Division of Epidemiology
Created independent, extramural-funded research program, taught/advised graduate students, and contributed
community service, demonstrating commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
Accomplishments:
Awarded two multi-million dollar grants to investigate health outcomes after serious injury through Trauma
Recovery Project and Trauma Recovery Project in Adolescents; served as principal investigator in designing
and conducting projects. Projects led to 85+ peer-reviewed publications and serving as invited reviewer for
New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Injury, J Trauma, Pharmacoeconomics.
Served as epidemiological consultant to University of California Medical Center, Division of Trauma in
collaborating on 60+ peer-reviewed joint publications with trauma surgeons as primary statistical analyst and
epidemiologist. Contributed to 30+ presentations at national meetings for American Association for the Surgery
of Trauma and Western Trauma Association.
Contributed significantly to educational mission of institution through teaching and graduate student
advisement; taught core epidemiology course and served as course coordinator for core review sessions and
final exams. Also taught 20 doctoral candidates and served on various committees.
Career Note: Additional positions include Consultant Faculty at SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY and SCRIPPS
MERCY HOSPITAL, Consultant Senior Epidemiologist at NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER, Associate and
Assistant Professor at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, and Consultant/Subject Matter Expert at
INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Master of Science in Epidemiology, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts with High Honors in Biology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
Secret Clearance, DoD

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
85+ Peer-reviewed Publications
100+ Presentations at National and International Scientific Meetings

COMPUTER SKILLS
SAS Programming, Statistical Analysis (Expert), Data Management Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Contributing Scientist and Fellow, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Member, Western Trauma Association