SAMEERA SALMAN GHAURI

• Analyze and abstract clinical data for Cath PCI & Left Atrial Appendage NCDR Registries.
• Perform audits and analyze data for accuracy and completion
• Prepare and present data reports to physician champions for various data metrics to improve quality outcome.

• Process, analyze and capture clinical data in STS Adult Cardiac Registry for UTSW, PMH and VA cardiovascular surgeries
• Compile data and enter required and accurate information in STS Thoracic Surgery Registry for UTSW Thoracic Surgeries for timely submission of data for harvest
• Perform Audits in database for accuracy and completion
• Prepare, create and query database to generate reports for quality outcome analysis and department wide research projects
• Mentoring new hire team members and ensuring smooth onboarding for quick learning and better understanding and performance
• Participation in timely and accurate provision of data to faculty for research publications
• Data analysis and query for faculty and staff for yearly incentives
• Query data to help clinical trials team to see potential new studies and provision of data for clinical trials
• Communicate and discuss data metrics with CVTS Staff and faculty to improve data collection process
• Participation is national and regional STS meeting in person and virtually to discuss and improve data collection
• Collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure all quality metrics are met for STS star rating

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the designated studies
• Recruit, screen and enroll clinical study participants in accordance with research protocol
• Perform quality control review of Case Report Forms and ensure accuracy of data collected; retrieve Case Report Forms (CRFs) and resolve queries in a timely manner; ensure Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting according to project specification.
• Safeguard the integrity of clinical study, documents and data.
• Perform institutional regulatory audits to ensure protocol, SOPs and ICH/GCP compliances.
• Prepare, review and manage necessary clinical trial documents, study start up materials, recruitment materials and IRB submissions.
• Maintain delegation of authority logs, CV’s, licenses and training records of study personals and CAP/CLIA certificates of associated sites.
• Submit complete and accurate documents to pharmaceutical companies, sponsors and IRBs.
• Liaison between clinical research coordinators, pharmaceutical companies and, or sponsors.
• Prepare and submit necessary documents for monitoring visits.
• Data entry into Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and query resolution.

• Organize, analyze, and designed source documents of clinical research studies thereby optimizing amount of correct data captured at each patient visit
• Participate in development and implementation of research protocols
• Conduct physical assessments and education of research participants regarding research objectives and potential benefits / risks
• Served as liaison between patients and physicians
• Process blood and DNA samples
• Serve on research team that investigated effect of Sialylated intravenous immunoglobulin in suppressing antiganglioside antibody mediated nerve injury
• Participate and implemented study to analyze role of IGF-1 gene in improvement of spontaneous autoimmune peripheral polyneuropathy (SAPP)
• Process and embed nerve samples, sectioning samples, preparing slides, and staining with toluidine blue
• Conduct imaging and histological analysis, including quantification of neurons
• Prepare statistical analysis and summarize / present results to Principal Investigator in oral and written form
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of biosafety regulations; completed training in animal surgical procedures
• Participate in writing research papers, chapters, and manuscripts in addition to technical assignments
• Provide training and direction to lab staff and medical students regarding standard operating procedures and troubleshooting issues.

Observe patient interaction, history taking, and physical examinations. Participated in rounds. Researched literature and presented / discussed cases of various neurological diseases.

• Coordinate and administer clinical research trials for the development of new drugs per research protocols
• Recruiting, screen, and enroll clinical study participants
• Schedule and implement study procedures, arranging follow-up visits, maintaining and dispensing study drugs and other supplies
• Ensure subject safety and assuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ICH guidelines
• Complete and ensuring the accuracy of case report forms and regulatory documents.

• Observe patients with stroke, Guillain-Barré syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease.

• Observe patients with neurological diseases, including myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, and Sjögren’s syndrome
• Shadow diagnostic tests, including nerve conduction study and electromyography.

• Observe patients with various cardiovascular disorders, including post-MI, angina pectoris, post-congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, valvular heart diseases, cardiomyopathy, cardiac rhythm disorders, and peripheral artery disease
• Update and maintain patient data in electronic medical records (EMR) software
• First-hand knowledge of procedures such as cardiac catheterization; assisted and performed investigations including EKG, echocardiography, exercise stress test, and dobutamine stress test.

• Observe patients with respiratory and sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and asthma
• Learn spirometry, polysomnography, and other procedures.

• Shadow practitioners during minor and major gynecological procedures, including normal and complicated instrumental deliveries and cesarean sections.

• Attend inpatient rounds
• Perform physical examinations, took patient histories, and discussed clinical impressions and management plans
• Learn to interpret CT and MRI scans.