Hagar Abuelazm

• Working on multiple EDC systems :- Medidata Rave, Epic , Oracle, ERT, VCT, Referral Hub.
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
• Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
• Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Monitoring the AEs and SAEs of the participants throughout the study at all visits .
• Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
• Coordinated and scheduled protocol-related visits and required testing to demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality.
• Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues.

• EDC systems: - Medidata Rave, ICON Flex Advantage, Firecrest, Isite, Medavante IRT, WCG IRB Connexus
• Identification, screening, randomization and enrollment of patients in IRB approved clinical trial protocols.
• Ability to perform direct patient care activities such as consenting patients, physical assessments, blood draws, medication administration, ECG, etc.
• Ensure efficient monitoring of all trials by ensuring that the data is clean and entered accurately into the sponsor EDC in a timely fashion.
• Revise IRB submissions in response to identified problems and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Tracks and obtains knowledge to observe and report adverse/serious adverse events, protocol violations/deviations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records
• Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.

• Hands on experience” taking complete histories and doing physical, neurological and cranial examinations.”
• Attended all available examinations, treatments and procedures to take advantage of learning opportunities.
• Reviewed patient consent documentation and conducted observations.
• Collected data on patients through medical histories, labs and test results.

• Studying the results of child behavior checklists in Retinoblastoma survivors.
• Incidence of depression and behavioral changes in ocular cancer patients and their caregivers.
• Assist with development and design of materials for training workshops and outreach activities.
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting, and entering data.
• Data collection about Antibiotics Abuse in Ophthalmology clinic and its effect on development of antibiotic resistance in adults.

• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
• Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
• Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.

• Collected vital signs and updated records.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties.

• Assisted patient medication administration using various methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, oral, subcutaneous and pulmonary
• Collected and transported laboratory specimens used in diagnostics and ongoing patient monitoring
• O “Scrubbed in for surgeries"
• Shadowed emergency medical services team in emergency room setting and during field response
• Assisted with research projects by compiling and organizing medical data from reports and patient interviews
• Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression
• Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat
• Patients
• Provided patient care under direct physician supervision
• Shadowed resident physicians, taking notes and asking questions.

-Mentor: Saleh Gamal Ph.D., Professor of Cancer Biology.

• Cell culture, formation of GMOs, cell lysis, protein estimation.
• Western Blotting Cell culture techniques, cell viability, MTT assay, cell migration, cell invasion.
• Colony assays, cell treatment, cell lysis, western blotting, and data analysis.

-Mentor: Joseph Isaac M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology.

• DNA and RNA isolation from mice.
• DNA purification. PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Transformation and transfection.
• Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
• Researched various subjects that were related to project and presented information to appropriate stakeholders