Sara Pirzada, MBBS
Providence,RI
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Research Associate skilled in regulatory compliance, detailed documentation, and data management. Proven ability to conduct patient assessments and manage study operations effectively.
Detail-oriented professional with experience in clinical research and medical assessments. Proficient in maintaining REDCap databases and ensuring compliance, contributing to successful study operations and data analysis. Eager to leverage skills to enhance research outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Associate
Brown University
Providence, RI
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct patient interviews, informed consent, and medical record collection.
- Manage study operations, participant scheduling, and retention.
- Maintain REDCap databases and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to data analysis, manuscripts, and research publications
Medical Officer
Childrens Hospital and University of Child Health Sciences
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted developmental, behavioral, and cognitive assessments (DQ/IQ).
- Led early intervention and inclusion programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in a high-volume (1100-bed) hospital.
- Provided mental health support and family-centered care
Research Trainee
Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted literature reviews to identify gaps in current medical research protocols.
- Assisted in designing and implementing experimental methodologies for clinical trials.
Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Histology
Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex
Lahore, Pakistan
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Designed and delivered engaging lectures on advanced medical topics to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Mentored junior faculty members, fostering professional growth and enhancing teaching methodologies within the department.
Research Student
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted literature reviews and supported data analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Medical & Dental College
Lahore, Pakistan03-2018
A-level Certificate of Secondary Education -
University of Cambridge
07-2012
O-level Certificate of Secondary Education -
University of Cambridge
07-2010
Skills
- Detailed documentation
- Clinical Assessment
- Clinical Research
- Research Methodology
- REDCap
- EMR
- HIPAA
- Data Management
- Academic Instruction
- Collaborative Research
Certification
- 2024 HIPAA Overview, Certificate of Completion.
- 2024 CITI Courses & Certificate of Completion.
- 2023 ECFMG Certification
- 2022 Pakistan Medical Commission Certification of Permanent License
- 2022 Pakistan Medical Commission Certification of Good Standing.
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
Brown University
10.2024 - Current
Research Trainee
Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex
06.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Officer
Childrens Hospital and University of Child Health Sciences
04.2022 - 08.2024
Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Histology
Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex
11.2021 - 03.2022
Research Student
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery -
Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Medical & Dental College
A-level Certificate of Secondary Education -
University of Cambridge
O-level Certificate of Secondary Education -
University of Cambridge
Research Publications and Presentations
Peer-Reviewed Work
1. Buspirone in Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction (Accepted)
2. Vortioxetine in OCD (Open-label study, ongoing)
Posters
1. Age-related changes in Christianson Syndrome (Mind Brain Research Day 2026)
2. Cryopreserved Platelets Study (AABB, 2023)
3. Genetic Etiology Study (2018)