Highly-qualified research scientist and coordinator with more than 5 years of experience in the field of neuroscience, heart disease, asthma research. Motivated team player able to contribute a wide variety of skills and competencies, such as regulatory, good clinical practice, ethics, high quality data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Childrens National Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Successfully designed and launched research study focused on reducing hospital readmission for asthma patients
Created and maintained MOP and IRB documents
Reduced study deviations through documentation of informed consent processes, eligibility assessments, and visit details
Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs
Prepared special reports and briefings for higher-level management on project status and findings
Devised implemented and monitored program plans and schedules
Clinical Research Coordinator
John Hopkins Medicine
10.2021 - 02.2023
Clinical trials focused on atherosclerosis
Lead coordinator for polysomnography, phlebotomy, and blood processing
Updated case reports and source documents for clinical trials, arranged study interviews, and recruitment
Updated medical records, maintained information on protocol and case reports for each trial, developed flow sheets and identified subject eligibility
Performed QA/QC procedures, worksheets and study materials, collected data and ordered supplies
Abided by IRB regulations GCP guidelines
Research Assistant
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Shock Trauma Research
08.2019 - 10.2021
Investigated neuroimmunological effects of traumatic brain injury on recovery and aging
Lead animal behavior technician
Managed routine bench work, cell harvesting for flow cytometry of neuronal tissue, and microbial culture maintenance
Executed quality control procedures such as instrument calibration, quantification, and purity assessments
Authored abstract/ papers: Elimination of Lipid-laden microglia in old mice reverses age related neurological dysfuncytion and neuroinflammation after TBI. ; Age-Related Dysregulation of Autophagy Contributes to Chronic Microglial Activation and Neurological Outcome After TBI
Research Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
05.2017 - 08.2018
Performed statistical data analysis using R
Standard lab bench techniques: PCR, ELISA
Published paper: ATF3 Plays a Role in AECII ER Stress-Mediated
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and the Susceptibility to Lung Fibrosis
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Chemistry, Africana Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018
Skills
2 years managerial experience
Cultural awareness
Collaborative research skills
Proven records of technical and science writing, review and publication
Certified in design, conduct and management of clinical research trials
Certified in Good Clinical Practice
Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Timeline
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Childrens National Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
John Hopkins Medicine
10.2021 - 02.2023
Research Assistant
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Shock Trauma Research
08.2019 - 10.2021
Research Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
05.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Biology
Chatham University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Chemistry, Africana Studies
University of Pittsburgh
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