AVA BENDAVID
Oak Bluffs,MA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a robust background in clinical research, notably at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Excelled in team collaboration and verbal communication, significantly contributing to pediatric gastroenterology studies. Skilled in R and SPSS, with a proven track record of enhancing research accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern, Division of Gastroenterology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted Dr. Muir, a pediatric gastroenterologist with clinical research
- Worked with team to recruit subjects with Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) into observational studies
- Assisted with collecting and processing samples from the study subjects; performed chart reviews
- Observed pediatric colonoscopies and endoscopies
- Shadowed Dr
- Muir in her subspecialty clinic, gaining exposure to a myriad of pediatric disorders (EoE, constipation, reflux, inflammatory bowel disease)
- Contributed to the writing and editing of research papers, reports, and presentations.
- Reviewed existing databases for accuracy and completeness of information.
- Conducted fieldwork activities, including data collection and observation.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Organized and maintained records of all data collected during research activities.
- Utilized various research tools and software to gather and analyze information.
- Reviewed scientific journals for articles related to the organization's specific field of study.
- Met with key personnel and communicated project status and findings.
Special Needs Child Care Provider
Feinberg Family
West Tisbury, MA
03.2020 - Current
- Managed the safety, medical needs, and learning goals of a child with CDKL5 - rare genetic disorder associated with epilepsy and significant disabilities
- Monitored and tracked seizure activity to ensure child's safety and identified changes in duration, frequency and/or appearance
- Administered medicine and diligently prepared foods that adhered to strictly prescribed ketogenic diet ratios
- Designed activities and outings that safely promoted gross and fine motor skill development as well as non-verbal communication strategies
- Assisted child with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Built trust-based relationship with parents through transparency, eagerness to learn, and prioritizing quality of life
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Maintained safe play environment.
Shadowed, AMG Center for ALS
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
05.2024
- Shadowed Dr. Merit Cudkowicz and the ALS Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Learned about innovative ALS treatments.
- Enhanced patient interaction skills.
- Networked with professionals in the field of work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Providence College
Providence, RI05.2025
Skills
- R
- SPSS
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Sheets
- Team interaction
- Recordkeeping
- Verbal and written communication
- Results analysis
- Task prioritization
- Documentation and reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Research support
- Interview documentation
- Survey administration
- Data entry
- Clinical research
- Time management
- Presentation preparation
- Project planning
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoy golf
- Travel
- Meeting new people
- Providence Friars Basketball Fan
Research
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Abramson Center for Research, Philadelphia, PA, National Library of Medicine: Esophageal Remodeling Correlates with Eating Behaviors in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38235740/
- Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA, Sean M Healy and AMG Center for ALS at Mass General
Timeline
Shadowed, AMG Center for ALS
Massachusetts General Hospital
05.2024
Research Intern, Division of Gastroenterology
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2022 - Current
Special Needs Child Care Provider
Feinberg Family
03.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Providence College
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