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Shania Smaw

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Research Coordinator with proven expertise in project management and curriculum development. Skilled in progress report writing and training program implementation, ready to drive impactful outcomes in research and development initiatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Research Coordinator

VCU - Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Richmond, VA
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepared data tables for external advisory board meetings
  • Worked with Principle Investigators, Finance, and Program Officials to submit progress reports
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for NCI T32 training programs and ACS fellowships
  • Developed an individual development plan for graduate and post-graduate students and trainees
  • Facilitated interviews for NCI T32s
  • Implemented recruitment strategy for graduate and postgraduate students and trainees for NCI T32s
  • Developed/implemented contracts and renewals for NCI T32 graduate and postgraduate and students and trainees
  • Organized NCI T32 External Advisory Boards
  • Organized NCI T32 Career Development and Selections committees
  • Reviewed and monitored NCI T32 budget and finances
  • Created job postings for NCI T32
  • Managed eRA Commons/xTrain accounts for Program Directors
  • Organizing external speakers for regular T32 seminars

Neuroscience Researcher (Undergraduate)

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Observed and rated mouse behaviors for Autism model
  • Observed and assisted in mouse transcardial perfusions
  • Conducted behavioral assays (open field test, light-dark box, Y Maze)
  • Conducted literature reviews

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Christopher Newport University
Newport News
05-2023

Skills

  • Progress report writing
  • Project management
  • Curriculum development
  • Leadership
  • Training & Development
  • Self-Directed

Affiliations

Presenter and Author, Cancer Biology Training Consortium Cancer Research Education and Training Coordination Poster Symposium 2024 "DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE PATHWAY PROGRAM
Integrating a Community-to-Bench Approach" (2025)

Timeline

Sr Research Coordinator

VCU - Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
08.2023 - Current

Neuroscience Researcher (Undergraduate)

Christopher Newport University
01.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Christopher Newport University
Shania Smaw