Folefac Charlemagne Asonganyi
Canal Winchester
Summary
Detail-oriented clinical research professional with advanced biomedical training in Oncology research and practical experience in clinical laboratory operations and regulatory compliance. Current role is Medical Laboratory Technologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio, interacting with patients and performing daily phlebotomy, accurate specimen collection, and documentation in alignment with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and institutional standards, with strong proficiency in quality control, protocol-driven workflows, effective communication, and ICH-GCP principles to support high-quality study execution and clinical research activities. Releasing patients' results in Epic post lab diagnosis for accurate treatments and follow up.
Accomplished Clinical Research Associate with [Number] years of experience performing and documenting pre-study site evaluations, regulatory document collection, interim monitoring and study close-out visits. Diligent in performing studies aligned with good clinical practices, study-specific requirements and clinical monitoring plans. In-depth knowledge of company procedures, regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Collect, process, analyze, and store patient specimens in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and institutional SOPs, supporting accurate diagnostic and clinical outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in LIS/EMR systems, emphasizing data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness consistent with regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, investigators, and research coordinators to support clinical workflows, including patient recruitment, sample management, and data collection for research studies.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, biosafety regulations, quality assurance standards, and institutional protocols, contributing to patient safety and data protection.
- Participate in departmental meetings and staff training to support protocol adherence, procedural updates, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Conduct verification and troubleshooting of laboratory methods and instruments to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality-control metrics.
- Provide patient-centered interactions during specimen collection, including informed instruction, consent support, and safety screening, promoting ethical and compliant engagement with study participants.
- Support maintenance of study-related materials, logs, and documentation to meet audit, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Foster strong working relationships with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate timely communication, operational efficiency, and resolution of site-level challenges.
- Contribute to clinical research activities by tracking specimen accountability, deviations, adverse events, and corrective actions, ensuring alignment with study protocols.
Clinical Research Associate and Translational Oncology Researcher
Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, and Amsterdam University Hospital, Netherlands
12.2021 - 03.2025
- Performed translational oncology research on enhancing radiosensitivity through hyperthermia and immunotherapy.
- Review clinical studies and published articles in top academic journals.
- Coordinated and recruited breast cancer patients for hyperthermia + proton therapy clinical trials.
- Performed eligibility screening, informed consent, and enrolment under GCP compliance.
- Assisted physicians during hyperthermia treatment, ensuring accurate thermal monitoring.
- Documented treatment data (parameters, imaging, toxicity grading, outcomes) with regulatory accuracy.
- Collaborated with oncologists and physicists to optimize treatment hyperthermia and radiotherapy treatment sequencing.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mount Mary Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Coordinated and recruited participants (ages 15-70) across multiple communities.
- Conducted informed consent and pre-screening assessments in compliance with GCP.
- Collected and processed biological samples with chain-of-custody integrity.
- Supported ivermectin and doxycycline administration, monitored compliance, and reported AEs.
- Collaborated with entomology teams for vector surveillance and breeding site treatments.
- Entered and verified study data, assisted during monitoring visits, and contributed to sponsor reports.
Education
PhD - Oncology and Cancer Biology
Aarhus University
Denmark01.2025
Master's - Bioethics
KU Leuven
Belgium01.2021
MSc - Biomedical Sciences (Clinical Molecular Specialty)
UHasselt
Belgium01.2019
BSc - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Buea
Cameroon01.2013
Skills
- Clinical Trial Monitoring and Site Management – experience supporting trial conduct, compliance, and documentation
- Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) Compliance – knowledge of ethical, regulatory, and protocol adherence standards
- Regulatory Documentation and Quality Assurance – handling source documents, essential files, and audit readiness
- Data Management and Query Resolution – accuracy in data review and discrepancy identification
- Participant Safety and Risk Assessment – understanding safety reporting, AE/SAE procedures, and patient protections
- Stakeholder Communication and Training – effective coordination with investigators, coordinators, and cross-functional teams
Certification
- Clinical Research Associate
- Project management
- Research Integrity & Biosafety Certification
- Advanced Scientific Communication Training
Languages
English
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Research Associate and Translational Oncology Researcher
Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, and Amsterdam University Hospital, Netherlands
12.2021 - 03.2025
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mount Mary Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2017
Master's - Bioethics
KU Leuven
MSc - Biomedical Sciences (Clinical Molecular Specialty)
UHasselt
BSc - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Buea
PhD - Oncology and Cancer Biology
Aarhus University
Training
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- VIARES Clinical Research Academy 2025 Online
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Training Program - VIARES Clinical Research Academy
- Protocol Adherence & Data Verification
- SAE Reporting & Documentation
- Trial Master File (TMF) setup and compliance
- Informed consent verification and audit readiness
- FDA and EMA regulatory requirements
- Interim monitoring visits and source data verification
- Support for site initiation visits and site training
proficient in english language
Highly detailed, efficient in Writing, reading, listening, and speaking
European oncology project-hyperboost.eu
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams — including biology, physics, and oncology researchers — demonstrating ability to work across diverse scientific and clinical domains.
- Reviewed and published clinical and preclinical data involving radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatment
- Supported the preparation and documentation of experimental and preclinical data, aligning with translational oncology goals and facilitating future clinical implementation efforts.
- Contributed to preclinical experiments under HYPERBOOST, investigating the synergistic effect of hyperthermia + radiotherapy/chemotherapy on tumour response and treatment planning.
- Helped analyse and translate biological / treatment-response data into parameters for a planning platform for personalized radiotherapy + hyperthermia treatment.
- Participated in quality assurance procedures and protocol-driven workflows to ensure consistency and reliability in treatment planning and data collection across the consortium.