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Valescia X. John, PhD, MS

Valescia X. John, PhD, MS

Upper Darby,PA

Summary

Extensive expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, pharmacology, rare diseases, and disease surveillance. History of analyzing and sub-culturing more than hundred samples daily; documenting results and generating/delivering reports to customers and state agencies. Instrumental in overseeing preparation of scientifically valid publications by identifying key topics, defining sources of data, reviewing data analysis plans, writing manuscripts, developing posters/oral presentations and graphic displays. Leading, training, and guiding teams as well as learners on scientific/research methodologies, environmental health principles, along with epidemiology.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1

Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
01.2019 - Current
  • Master of Public Health Program & LEAP Adult Degree Completion Program
  • Teach two courses (Principles of Environmental Health and Health Principles) to graduate students during Fall and Spring
  • Support students in understanding ecological and ecosystem impact on public health, epidemiological importance to risk assessment, and effect of regulatory toxicology on public health policy
  • Prepare learners to analyze and address specific environmental threats, such as toxic metals, radiation, pesticides, outdoor and indoor pollutants that cause multiple diseases (including cancer, heart disease, asthma, and impaired child development)
  • Health Principles Course - Improved students’ awareness about the principles of healthful living that involved a study of the fundamental physiological processes
  • Principles of Environmental Health Course - Enhanced skills of students on environmental health and spatial scales (from local to global) through effective training and guidance
  • Maintained a class environment that provided freedom of thought and debate, informing students of Christian values and choices that reflected the University’s mission
  • Received positive feedback from learners – 100% of students thought that delivered-instructions are relevant to subject and following course goals.

Director

CHDI Management, Inc
Princeton, NJ
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Biomedical Studies Clinical Research
  • Facilitated with the execution of clinical research projects through robust planning and cross-functional collaboration
  • Project 1 (Enroll-HD—large scale Huntington’s Disease participant registry; HDClarity; HD-Yas; HD-Registry): Managed overall project activities, including processing of payment invoices
  • Project 2 (Origin-HD—semen collection study): Leveraged strong clinical acumen to deliver consultancy for successful execution of the research project
  • Project 3 (selfEnroll-HD digital registry platform to enhance Enroll-HD): Drafted project synopsis/protocol to provide a panoramic view of research for quick analysis by the reviewers
  • Prepared documents for submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) aimed at acquiring ethical clearance of the research methods
  • Project 4 (iMarkHD PET imaging study): Ensured quality control for database creation by reviewing electronic data capture (EDC) specifications
  • Launched participant enrollment for study initiation, as a key member of the management team
  • Project 5 (Biomarker Development Research Project): Was instrumental in beginning a research project through gainful contract negotiations
  • Allocated resources for initiation of biomarker project by overseeing development of appropriate documents
  • Maintained consistent engagement with senior management to update about project’s progress.

Epidemiology Doctoral Fellow

Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children
Wilmington, DE
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Coordinated 40 hours of a study on autism/epilepsy co-occurrence prevalence and risk markers with national data (National Survey of
  • Children’s Health, 2012)
  • Gained in-depth knowledge of pediatric health disparities by collaborating with fellows working on three research projects of similar fields
  • Organized eight weeks of journal club for undergraduates, while presenting two original research topics at public health conferences
  • Mentored nine undergraduates on five topics in statistics (STATA), four epidemiology topics, and three public health topics.

Environmental Scientist / Science Technician

City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2014 - 05.2017
  • Examined the ecological effects of pollutants by gathering data for environmental impact studies
  • Analyzed and transformed data into meaningful information by conducting statistical analyses using created/standardized solutions and reagents, while maintaining and monitoring data records and laboratory equipment
  • Documented and maintained results as per laboratory manual and state/federal regulations for future usage
  • Analyzed ~60 samples daily as per state/federal EPA regulations (from various sites around the city of Philadelphia)
  • Oversaw biological aspects of Human Tracer Study in collaboration with a local university
  • Enhanced competency of six students on routine laboratory methods through regular training
  • Ensured validity and optimal functionality of instrumentation through regular evaluation and recalibration.

Microbiology Laboratory Manager

Sure-Biochem Laboratories, LLC
Camden, NJ
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • Ensured customer accreditation/quality assurance based on federal and state regulations by conducting environmental monitoring at 3 external sites
  • Facilitated supervisor with collection of appropriate documents for grant and contract proposal submissions
  • Analyzed, read, and sub-cultured more than 100 samples daily, while documenting results as well as generating along with distributing reports to customers/state agencies
  • Delivered effective coaching to employees and interns on existing microbiological methods and company policies.
  • Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Intern

Family Services Network Of New York, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 10.2012
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.

Clinical Research Associate

Clinproxy Research Services
Henderson, NV
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Clinical Trial Monitoring & Research Site Coordination
  • Coordinated and scheduled protocol-related visits and required testing to demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance and data quality.
  • Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues.

Associate Scientist, Bioassay Method Development / Assistant Scientist

Centocor, Inc, Johnson & Johnson
Radnor, Raritan, PA, NJ
03.2003 - 01.2010
  • Evaluated quality of drug products under the influence of a variety of environmental factors by carrying out release and stability testing
  • Assessed the suitability of products for market positioning by conducting various bioassay and Enzyme ImmunoAssay (EIA)/Enzyme- linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) methods (Protein A, Host Cell Protein (HCP), Residual DNA/qPCR)
  • Authored SOPs, created technical documents, and qualified EIA/ELISA methods for all products
  • Maintained five cell lines for bioassay methods as well as developed antibody and HCP EIA as an entry level scientist
  • Studied therapeutic agents that were later transformed into marketable drugs, including STELARA, REMICADE, SIMPONI
  • Successfully drove five projects from conception to completion by utilizing effective research methodologies and pharmaceutical industry knowledge
  • Improved operational efficiency by leading and training new associates of multiple bioassay and EIA/ELISA methods
  • Fostered collaboration across multiple departments through active participation in Bridges rotational program
  • Analyzed a recombinant protein product by utilizing protein purification techniques: Prevented leaching into drugs causing potential patient harm by optimizing storage methods for recombinant protein products
  • Executed Native and SDS-PAGE, Gel Densitometry, Fluorescence, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, SEC-HPLC, TLC, SPE to analyze impurities of storage methods for recombinant protein products.
  • Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
  • Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
  • Trained newly hired employees on processes and procedures relevant to lab tasks at hand.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.

Education

PhD - Public Health - Epidemiology

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science - Toxicology and Pharmacology

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Mathematics - Minor)

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL

Skills

  • Clinical Research
  • GMP/GCP/GLP
  • Drug Safety & Development
  • FDA & EPA Regulations
  • Disease Surveillance
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Scientific/Technical Writing
  • SOPs Development
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Scientific Affairs Management
  • Therapeutic Studies
  • Quality Assurance & Testing
  • Technical Resource Management
  • Staff Training & Leadership
  • Technical Proficiencies
  • SPSS, STATA, MS-Office, Adobe Photoshop, and SoftMax
  • Therapeutic Areas: Oncology, Inflammation, Immunology, Dermatology, CNS, Gastroenterology
  • Research Areas: Maternal & Child Health, Pediatric Health Disparities, Behavioral & Mental Dysfunction
  • GMP, GLP, GCP, ICH guidelines
  • EDMS, Documentum, LIMS, Records Management, Compliance
  • Research Support
  • Hypothesis Testing
  • Independent Research
  • Classroom Instruction

Certification

Clinical Research Associate, Kriger Research Group International

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace, University of South Florida MUMA College of Business

Publications

 ● Holmes L Jr, Enwere M, Williams J, Ogundele B, Chavan P, Piccoli T, Chinacherem C, Comeaux C, Pelaez L, Okundaye O, Stalnaker L, Kalle F, Deepika K, Philipcien G, Poleon M, Ogungbade G, Elmi H, John V, & Dabney KW. Black-White Risk Differentials in COVID-19 (SARS-COV2) Transmission, Mortality and Case Fatality in the United States: Translational Epidemiologic Perspective and Challenges. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17 (12):4322. Published 2020 Jun 17. doi:10.3390/ijerph17124322

● Holmes LJ, Stalnaker L, Casini J, Morgan I, John V, Dabney K. Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorder and Epilepsy Co-occurrence: Sub-population Prevalence Variances and Risk Modelling. Epidemiology Journal. 2017; 3(2):119. doi: 10.4172/2472-0895.1000119

● VX John, BN Willems, KW Dabney, P Oceanic, L Holmes, Jr. Childhood Behavioral and Mental Dysfunction Prevalence. Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Translational Science Conference, Abstract #02.01.021, October 2017.

● VX John, C Thompson, AR Wallace, P Oceanic, G Datto, T Phan, KW Dabney, L Holmes, Jr. Food Insecurity & Health Outcomes Among Children. Research Centers in Minority Institutions Translational Science Conference, Abstract #03.01.054, Oct 2017.

● John, VX, Sur, R, Mariano, TM, Heck, DE, and Laskin, JD. UVB Light Induces Degradation of Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) mRNA. The Toxicologist, Vol. 66, No. 1-S, Abstract #LB84, pg. 23, March 2002.

● John, VX, Laskin, JD, and Heck, DE. Regulation of COX-2 Expression in Human Dermal Microvascular Epithelial Cells by 2, 3, 7, 8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin (TCDD). The Toxicologist, Vol. 60, No. 1, Abstract #2099, pg.441, March 2001.

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Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Oakwood University
01.2019 - Current

Director

CHDI Management, Inc
09.2018 - 10.2020

Epidemiology Doctoral Fellow

Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children
05.2017 - 12.2017

Environmental Scientist / Science Technician

City of Philadelphia
09.2014 - 05.2017

Microbiology Laboratory Manager

Sure-Biochem Laboratories, LLC
03.2013 - 09.2014

Intern

Family Services Network Of New York, Inc.
01.2011 - 10.2012

Clinical Research Associate

Clinproxy Research Services
01.2009 - 01.2010

Associate Scientist, Bioassay Method Development / Assistant Scientist

Centocor, Inc, Johnson & Johnson
03.2003 - 01.2010

PhD - Public Health - Epidemiology

Walden University

Master of Science - Toxicology and Pharmacology

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (Mathematics - Minor)

Oakwood University

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