DeShara Emerson
Katy,TX
Summary
Focused and Detail-oriented Senior Clinical Research Coordinator well-versed in study protocols, standard operating procedures, and general trial oversight. Excellent problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented nature. Ready to bring16 years of related experience to a challenging new role. Highly organized, very thorough with good planning skills. Communicates effectively with study participants, colleagues, vendors, and study monitors.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator/Interim Budget & Contracts Assistant (Liver & Gastroenterology)
Liver Associates Of Texas, P.A.
Houston, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols
- Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations
- Coordinated clinical trials focused on disorders such as Liver Disease and Gastroenterology
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge & experience in coordination of prospective clinical research
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets
- Maintained working knowledge of Regulatory guidelines, compliance with applicable ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulatory requirements, SOP, and study specific procedures
- Assist with Executing CTA
- Process invoices for related cost for reimbursable items & procedures
- Respond to a wide variety of inquiries from staff, PI, and outside vendors for the purpose of solving problems and providing information
- Review budget request for approval
Clinical Research Coordinator III (Pediatric Gastroenterology Dept.)
Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston, Texas
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated all administrative functions for planned studies, including protocol development, equipment preparation and materials purchasing
- Execute clinical trials onsite and remotely
- Ensure compliance with NIH and IRB regulation
- Review databases and referral leads to screen for potential eligible patients
- Adhered to standards in all areas, including data collection, research protocols, and regulatory reporting
- Refined and contributed to special data entry projects of current & previous study trials
- Maintenance of study regulatory documentation, including screening, enrollment logs & study identification logs
- Assist PI in the submission of most reports, including adverse events, non-compliance, or any other unanticipated issues
- Implemented a new database from scratch
- Worked closely with PI and other hospital staff to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
Clinical Research Coordinator III (Psychiatric Dept.)
Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston, TX
02.2008 - 10.2018
- Coordinated clinical trials focused on Stimulant Addiction, which included, overseeing clinical assessment of patients participating in clinical trial studies of Cocaine, Methadone, and Nicotine
- Adhered to standards in all areas, including data collection, research protocols, and regulatory reporting
- Expertly conducted a full range of patient and protocol assessments, including safety and efficacy, vital signs, & administering study medications
- Implemented and developed patient recruitment plans to ensure clinical trial success while training students on patient care, electronic forms & management processes to ensure the success of trials
- Maintained working knowledge of Regulatory guidelines, compliance with applicable ICH-GCP guidelines, and local regulatory requirements, SOP, and study-specific procedures
- Conducted in-house and sponsored clinical trial audits
- Collaborated with physicians, hospital support staff, and drug companies to ensure efficient implementation of clinical trial protocols
- Process and ship biological specimens according to the study protocol
- Created all regulatory binders and quality control
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX12-2025
Skills
- Research SOPs understanding
- Medication dispensing
- Informed consent
- Good Clinical Practices
- EDC (CTMS & Rave)
- Specimen collection
- IMedidata
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Suvoda
Certification
- CITI Program Training (BCM) (Liver Associates of Texas)
- Echosens Fibro Scan (Liver Associates of Texas)
- Transporting Dangerous Goods (IATA)
- Red Cap (BCM)
- Good Clinical Practices (NIDA)
- Protecting Human Research Participants (NIH)
Projects
NGM - A Phase2 Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo -Controlled, study to evaluate efficacy and safety of the NGM282 (Aldafermin) in subjects with Compensated Cirrhosis, Akero - A Phase2B Randomized, Double Blinded Placebo-Controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Efruxifermin in subjects with Compensated Cirrhosis, Madrigal-11- A Phase3 Double Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Controlled study to evaluate Efficacy and safety of Resmetirom in subjects with NASH, STOP-NAFLD – A Phase2 Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Losartan for treatment of Pediatric NAFLD, ACE Inhibitor - A Phase I Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Perindopril as a Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence, Rivastigmine – A Double-blind Placebo-Controlled human laboratory study demonstrating the treatment (AChE) inhibitor Rivastigmine to reduced Methamphetamine-induced craving
Timeline
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator/Interim Budget & Contracts Assistant (Liver & Gastroenterology)
Liver Associates Of Texas, P.A.
05.2021 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator III (Pediatric Gastroenterology Dept.)
Baylor College Of Medicine
04.2019 - 07.2020
Clinical Research Coordinator III (Psychiatric Dept.)
Baylor College Of Medicine
02.2008 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Lone Star College System