Coordinate all aspects of multiple clinical research trials in the Department of Neurology including participant pre-screening, recruitment, consent, data collection, performing study related visits/ protocol-specific assessments (NIH stroke scale, CCRS, ALSFRS etc), EDC entry, monitoring visits and close out visits. Worked on multiple Industry sponsored and NIH trials for Stroke, Epilepsy, ALS
Maintain subject charts, patient binders, regulatory binders in accordance with GCP guidelines.
Perform IRB submissions (central and local) and regulatory documentation (1572, FCOIs). Maintain the regulatory documents for all the studies and prepare SIVs for new studies.
Work closely with fund manager on study budgets and financial tracking. Work with the CTO to see the CTA sign off. Work with ancillary departments like radiology, pathology, IBC etc to make sure all the regulatory components are completed.
Performed several tests on the participants like measurement of SVC (respiratory function) and HHD (muscle strength).
Clinical Research Coordinator
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 04.2021
Recruited and consented patients based on the Inclusion Exclusion criteria mainly in the Department of Neurology.
Performed clinical assessments, including vitals, biospecimen collection, and rating scales.
Managed EDC data entry in Medidata and eCaseLink for COVID-19 trials.
Led IRB submissions, SOP writing, and regulatory documentation.
Supported monitoring and site close-out visits with sponsors and CROs.
Research Assistant
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Conducted preclinical research using animal models and cell cultures to study chronic pain.
Analyzed behavioral data and locomotion experiments in animal models using ETHOVISION and PRISM software.
Investigated sensory and affective dimensions of opioid exposure.
Cell culture (HEK cells) and maintaining them. Dissecting animal (mice) brain, maintaining slides and performed DRG (Dorsal root ganglia) cultures.
Primary Care Physician
Government Hospital
New Delhi, India
06.2016 - 12.2017
Managed outpatient and emergency care for high-volume patient loads.
Provided neonatal care, diagnostics, and frontline management for infectious diseases.
Medical Intern
Shri B.M. Patil Hospital
Bijapur, India
01.2015 - 05.2016
Rotated through departments including internal medicine, surgery, and orthopedics.
Assisted in surgeries and managed inpatient care under supervision.
Education
M.B.B.S -
Rajiv Gandhi University Shri B.M. Patil Medical College
Research Associate Professional (A-2) at VENEZUELA INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (IVIC)Research Associate Professional (A-2) at VENEZUELA INSTITUTE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (IVIC)