Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Disclaimer
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Ethan Cheraghpour

Velocity Clinical Research
Germantown,MD
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Dedicated Psychology graduate with strong interpersonal, observational, writing, and presentation skills. Eager to contribute to mental and behavioral health through research and clinical settings, aligning with organizational missions.

Work History

Clinical Research Coordinator II (Seasonal)

1 Month
Velocity Clinical Research | 09.2026 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator II | Vaccine Clinical Trials

  • Coordinate vaccine trials, including recruitment, study visits, regulatory submissions, and documentation.
  • Perform clinical procedures, including IP administration, FibroScan, phlebotomy, ECGs, and lab processing.
  • Manage EDC systems, ensuring data accuracy, timely entry, and query resolution.
  • Monitor and report AEs, SAEs, AESIs, and protocol deviations.
  • Maintain regulatory documents, IRB submissions, amendments, and training records.
  • Support enrollment, quality assurance, monitoring visits, and audit readiness.
  • Collaborate with PIs, sponsors, CROs, and research teams to ensure protocol compliance.

Research Assistant III

10 Months
The Geneva Foundation | 09.2025 - 07.2026

Research Assistant III | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

  • Supported clinical sleep research involving military service members and DoD beneficiaries.
  • Coordinated study protocols, participant recruitment, research procedures, and data collection.
  • Collected and processed biospecimens and assisted with protocol-specific clinical procedures.
  • Managed research databases, data quality assurance, and regulatory documentation.
  • Maintained IRB submissions, protocol amendments, approvals, and sponsor communications.
  • Ensured compliance with GCP, GLP, OSHA, infection control, and participant confidentiality requirements.
  • Collaborated with PIs, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to support study operations and regulatory compliance.

Research Assistant II

1 Year 9 Months
The Geneva Foundation | 12.2023 - 09.2025

Research Assistant II | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

  • Supported clinical sleep research involving military service members and DoD beneficiaries.
  • Coordinated study protocols, research procedures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collected and processed human biospecimens for clinical research.
  • Maintained data quality, quality assurance, and participant confidentiality.
  • Ensured compliance with GCP, GLP, OSHA, and infection control standards.
  • Collaborated with PIs, research personnel, sponsors, and funding organizations to support study operations.

Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) Accelerated Summer Research (LASR) Internship

1 Month
Laureate Institute for Brain Research | 06.2023 - 07.2023

Research Intern | Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR)

  • Examined cortical, subcortical, and whole-brain gray matter volume differences in individuals with depression and comorbid anxiety.
  • Conducted neuroimaging data analysis, data cleaning, and quality assurance to ensure research accuracy.
  • Developed and presented a scientific poster summarizing research findings.
  • Assisted with behavioral and neuroimaging assessments, participant recruitment, and self-report questionnaires.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychological Science (MPS Program)

University of Maryland | College Park | 01-2026
Graduate coursework in Clinical Psychological Science (MPS Program)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maryland | College Park | 01-2023
  • Clubs: Rugby Club (2021), Geology Club (2021)
  • GPA: 3.27/4.00

Associates of Arts - General Studies (STEM)

Montgomery College | Rockville | 01-2021
  • Clubs: Psychology Club (2021)
  • GPA: 3.68/4.00

High School Diploma

Northwest High School | Germantown | 01-2019

Skills

Data Acquisition & Analysis: Excel
R
RStudio
REDCap
Qualtrics
MHS Genesis
Polysmith
BIOPAC
CentralReach
Clinical Research & Regulatory: Clinical trial coordination
data management
regulatory compliance
quality assurance
protocol development
continuing reviews
study closeout
participant recruitment
electronic data capture (EDC)
Clinical & Technical Skills: Patient monitoring
clinical interviews
diagnostic assessments and reporting
crisis intervention
clinical data analysis
research documentation

Accomplishments

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2020–2026)
  • Honor Society Member (2023–Present)
  • Dean’s List, University of Maryland (2022)
  • Dr. Harry Harden Jr. Academic Excellence Award, Montgomery College (2021)
  • Dean’s List, Montgomery College (2020, twice)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS), Heart Saver Institute (April 2025—April 2027)
  • CITI Program Biomed Research Coordinators, Clinical Coordinators, Study Coordinators, and Research Administrators (January 2024—January 2027)
  • CITI Program GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus) (January 2024—January 2027)
  • CITI Program Biomedical Research Support Staff (January 2024—January 2027)
  • CITI Program Biomedical Investigators and Research Study Team (January 2024—January 2027)

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator II (Seasonal)

Velocity Clinical Research
09.2026 - CurrentRead More

Research Assistant III

The Geneva Foundation
09.2025 - 07.2026Read More

Research Assistant II

The Geneva Foundation
12.2023 - 09.2025Read More

Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) Accelerated Summer Research (LASR) Internship

Laureate Institute for Brain Research
06.2023 - 07.2023Read More

Northwest High School

High School Diploma
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Montgomery College

Associates of Arts from General Studies (STEM)
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University of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science from Clinical Psychological Science (MPS Program)
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Disclaimer

I have read the following and certify that this curriculum vitae is a current and accurate statement of my professional record. Signature Date 10/05/2026

PUBLICATIONS

  • Gupta, S., Amyot, F., Coon, W., Pollatou-Field, A., Skeiky, L., Kenney, K., Lee, A., Lettieri, M., Yalewayker, S., Cheraghpour, E. R., Penafiel, A., Sheth, P., Metzger, E., Scholl, C., & Werner, J. K., Jr. (2025). Tracking sleep-linked brain fluid dynamics using modified fNIRS: A novel noninvasive window into glymphatic function [Preprint]. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.10.27.684357
Ethan Cheraghpour