Nayrelis Alfonso

Public health graduate student with hands-on experience across clinical research and direct patient care. Background spans all phases of research studies, from recruitment and data acquisition to community engagement, alongside a strong foundation in biology and data analysis. Driven by a genuine interest in patient-focused research that translates into better healthcare delivery and real health outcomes.

• HIPAA Compliance Training (REDCap – University of Pennsylvania)
• CITI Program: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Subjects Protection, Protocol Compliance
• Phlebotomy Certification (NRHAP)
• Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
• BLS/CPR
• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Knowledge and Acceptance of Endometrial Biopsy Among Post-Menopausal Women in South Florida, Project Co- Lead
• Manage project for Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht and Dr. Patricia Moreno, overseeing study operations, team coordination, patient screening and consenting, accrual tracking, and qualitative interviews using REDCap and Ripple toward a target enrollment of 400 participants.
• Disparities in ER-Positive Breast Cancer, Project Co-Lead
• Coordinate and perform patient screening, consenting, and biospecimen collection for Dr. Barreto’s study, ensuring protocol compliance and data integrity across REDCap, Velos, and Ripple, with 72% of participant enrollment (43 of 60) achieved to date.
• Prehabilitation Protocol for Head and Neck Cancer Patients, Project Co-Lead
• Lead project for Dr. Natori, managing recruitment, scheduling, and qualitative interviews via Zoom, completing 60% of planned interviews (6 of 10) before early closure based on strong preliminary findings.
• ‘Last Mile’ Cervical Cancer SHIP Trial, Project Coordinator/Project Co-Lead
• Support Dr. Kobetz’s NIH-funded trial by training staff, screening and consenting patients, managing sample logistics, and maintaining all regulatory documentation. Increased study enrollment from 3 to 48 participants, reaching 96% of the recruitment goal, through proactive outreach and workflow optimization.
• A Qualitative Study Exploring Participant Experiences in Interventional Cancer Clinical Trials, Project Lead
• Lead Dr. Kobetz’s qualitative study examining participant motivations, perceptions, and challenges in interventional cancer trials. Oversaw recruitment to completion, coordinated data collection, and authored the written analysis for publication preparation.
• The Role of Affect in Treatment Decision-Making among Men Diagnosed with Lower Risk Prostate Cancer, Research Coordinator
• Support Dr. Gong’s qualitative study exploring the emotional and psychological factors influencing prostate cancer treatment decisions. Screened and recruited participants, achieving 84% of the enrollment goal (25 patients). Currently assisting with data analysis and manuscript preparation for publication.
• Firefighter Cancer Initiative Nutrition Study, Project Lead
• Support Dr. Solle’s study assessing how diet and lifestyle affect firefighters’ cancer risk. Assisted with the recruitment of 400 participants and educated on nutritional habits and cancer prevention. Assisted with preparation and operation of the Veggie Meter, providing individualized feedback and education based on carotid scores.

• Phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study evaluating treatment for prevention of chronic migraine in adults.
• Phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study evaluating treatment for prevention of episodic migraine in adults.
• Phase IIa randomized, open-label study evaluating dosing regimens for adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
• Phase IIb randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating treatment safety, efficacy, and tolerability in participants with obesity or overweight with comorbidities.
• Phase III randomized, observer-blinded, placebo-controlled vaccine study evaluating prevention of norovirus acute gastroenteritis in adults 18 years and older.
• Study evaluating co-administered injectable therapies in participants with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on metformin, SGLT2 inhibitor, or both.
• Phase II randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating treatment safety and efficacy in nonhospitalized adults with acute RSV infection.
• Phase III randomized, modified double-blind, active-controlled study evaluating catch-up pneumococcal conjugate vaccination in infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents.
• Phase IIb randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled and open-label active-comparator study evaluating treatment safety, efficacy, and tolerability in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study evaluating treatment effect compared with placebo in participants with knee osteoarthritis pain.
• Phase III global randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating treatment safety and efficacy in reducing major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with uncontrolled hypertension and established or high-risk cardiovascular disease.
• Phase IIb randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, dose-ranging, dose-finding umbrella study evaluating the safety and efficacy of PF-08653945 and PF-08653944, alone or in combination, in adults with overweight or obesity (SOLIS-1, Pfizer).

• GFWC Miami Springs Woman’s Club, Graduate Research Associate, 2025-01, Engaged directly with women in the community by assisting with maternal health checkups and wellness education., Helped implement initiatives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes through evidence-based care.
• Jesse Trice Community Health Center, Graduate Research Associate, 2025-01, 2025-06, Recruited and screened participants for a cervical cancer screening study through direct community outreach., Delivered bilingual education on prevention and early detection.
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Graduate Research Associate, 2025-02, Collaborated with local firefighters and families to support cancer prevention research through biospecimen collection and community events., Maintained participant engagement and accurate study documentation to strengthen data quality and outreach efforts.
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clinical Volunteer, 2025-03, 2025-06, Welcomed and supported oncology patients and families during clinic visits, helping them navigate appointments and educational resources., Partnered with research staff to enhance patient communication, outreach, and study participation.
• Firefighter Cancer Initiative Symposium, Research Associate (University of Miami), 2025-02, Interacted with study participants and collected nutrition biomarker data using Veggie Meter technology during community research events.
• YMCA of the USA, Research Associate, 2025-03, 2025-05, Connected with local residents to promote maternal health and cancer prevention through bilingual education and outreach., Distributed educational materials, answered questions, and linked participants to screening programs and ongoing research opportunities.