Cyrana Gallay

PhD Candidature at USC's Thompson Institute
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(386) 825-5501
Location
AU
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training
    Triballink
    Nov, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis Training
    Allens Training Pty Ltd
    Oct, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Trauma Informed Care
    Phoenix Australia
    Oct, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fire Warden Training
    Chilli Fire Services
    Apr, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Nature Masterclass - Scientific Writing and Publishing (2-day workshop)
    Springer Nature Group
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid
    Mental Health First Aid® Australia
    Sep, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Transporting Blood
    BloodSafe eLearning Australia
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • LivingWorks ASIST 16-hour Training in Suicide Prevention
    LivingWorks Australia
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • LivingWorks Start Suicide Prevention Training
    LivingWorks Australia
    Jun, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - Principles and Practice (2-Day Workshop)
    Black Dog Institute
    Jan, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing (IRTB)
    ENERGETIC MATERIALS RESEARCH & TEST CENTER (EMRTC)
    Jul, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • Youth Blue Card
    Queensland Government
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Applied Good Clinical Practice (GCP): Understanding ISO for Medical Devices
    ARCS Australia
    Aug, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Applied Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training for Investigational Sites and Sponsor Representatives E6 (R2)
    ARCS Australia
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • USC's Thompson Institute
    • PhD Candidature
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      • PhD Candidate investigating low-dose ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for mood disorders (PTSD, suicidality, depression)• Certified in TMS administration (Black Dog Institute) and has delivered over 360 TMS treatments• Led data acquisition across clinical research platforms, including MRI, EEG, blood exams, cognitive assessments • Prepared, cleaned, and analysed data across behavioural, neuroimaging, and neurophysiological data• Produced two 1-hour modules for the Thompson Institute Grad Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience• Confidence in science communication – regularly engage in media interviews across public media platforms

    • Research Assistant – Clinical Research Unit
      • Mar 2018 - Present

      • Collaborated with Principal Investigators to support, facilitate, and coordinate daily clinical trial activities• Developed, implemented, and coordinated 7 clinical research studies, across 3 human ethics committees• Demonstrated experience working across double blinded RCTs, open label trials, and observational studies• Managed ethics applications, amendments, and reports for all clinical trials in alignment with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)• Collaborate across multidisciplinary research teams to promote innovation and effective research output• Managed all day-to-day activities necessary to facilitate the successful completion of each trial• Facilitated completion of clinical charts and case report forms and controlled the quality of data retrieved• Drafted agendas and executed follow-up meetings with research teams, stakeholders, and community partners

    • Research Assistant – e-Resilience Project
      • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

      • Supported novel clinical trial investigating efficacy of the e-resilience app in reducing PTSD symptomology in refugee populations• Trained and supervised 4 research assistants and honours students • Assisted in the implementation of quality control procedures for research methodology• Collated data and conducted preliminary data cleaning, screening, and analyses

  • Sync Body-Brain Health
    • Australia
    • Health and Human Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Operating Officer
      • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Coordinated, managed, and reviewed international data collection as Chief Operating Officer • Oversaw day-to-day operations and regularly liaised with the CEO on significant events • Corresponded and consulted weekly with research teams in Liberia, Uganda and Australia • Managed communications, resolution of issues and project development in relation to operational matters • Assisted the CEO in establishing an appropriate organisational structure to support business objectives • Monitored and responded to media and public relations inquiries in alignment with business policies

  • EXAM ONE
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Phlebotomist / Paramedical Examiner
      • Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

      • Performed blood draws, electrocardiography (EKG), and cognitive functioning assessments • Collected biometric data, including manual blood pressure, pulse and various physical measurements • Interviewed patients and conducted medical screenings to ensure the appropriateness of participants • Prepared bodily specimens (blood, urine, saliva) for lab testing in alignment with policies and procedures • Performed blood draws, electrocardiography (EKG), and cognitive functioning assessments • Collected biometric data, including manual blood pressure, pulse and various physical measurements • Interviewed patients and conducted medical screenings to ensure the appropriateness of participants • Prepared bodily specimens (blood, urine, saliva) for lab testing in alignment with policies and procedures

  • The University of Texas at Dallas
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant - Family Research Land
      • Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

      • Conducted research examining family correlates of children’s healthy eating behaviours • Collated data and conducted preliminary data cleaning, screening, analyses, and development of methods • Built and maintained relationships with relevant research partners, participants and other stakeholders • Screened, recruited, and interviewed subjects for research studies to ensure appropriate data collection • Developed and edited study protocols and discussed and implemented appropriate data collection procedures • Created Qualtrics surveys to obtain participant history and relevant health records for research studies • Collaborated with doctoral students and provided leadership to undergraduate students

  • Coaching for Academic Success
    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Academic Coach
      • Oct 2014 - May 2017

      • Established and maintained strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Engaged students in intellectual inquiry appropriate to the level of students with cognitive learning deficits • Provided guidance and enhanced accessibility to key information for students to support positive outcomes • Worked collaboratively with fellow academics to mark assessment items and report on student results • Developed academic strategies by targeting specific executive functioning skills to improve self-sufficiency • Created and implemented comprehensive lesson plans to accommodate and support individual students • Identified, selected, and modified resources to meet student’s diverse needs • Communicated weekly with parents and supervisors regarding student progress, preparedness, and motivation

    • Editor - Brain and Behavioural Sciences Department
      • May 2015 - Oct 2015

      • Edited working manuscripts and scientific articles for publication, including: o Møller, A. R. (2016). Sensorineural Tinnitus: Its Pathology and Probable Therapies. International Journal of Otolaryngology, 2016, 1-13. doi:10.1155/2016/2830157 o Møller, A. R. (2015). Minocycline: A Novel Stroke Therapy. Journal of Neurology & Stroke, 2(6). doi:10.15406/jnsk.2015.02.00073 o Møller, A. R. (2015). New Developments in Neuroscience. Journal of Integrated Creative Studies • Edited working manuscripts and scientific articles for publication, including: o Møller, A. R. (2016). Sensorineural Tinnitus: Its Pathology and Probable Therapies. International Journal of Otolaryngology, 2016, 1-13. doi:10.1155/2016/2830157 o Møller, A. R. (2015). Minocycline: A Novel Stroke Therapy. Journal of Neurology & Stroke, 2(6). doi:10.15406/jnsk.2015.02.00073 o Møller, A. R. (2015). New Developments in Neuroscience. Journal of Integrated Creative Studies

  • International Rescue Committee
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Grant Specialist Intern
      • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

      • Researched and contacted potential donors, conducted interviews and composed monthly newsletters • Prepared and submitted grant proposals and maintained an accurate grant calendar • Established and maintained strong working relationships with a range of key stakeholders • Researched and contacted potential donors, conducted interviews and composed monthly newsletters • Prepared and submitted grant proposals and maintained an accurate grant calendar • Established and maintained strong working relationships with a range of key stakeholders

Education

  • University of the Sunshine Coast
    PhD Candidate, Neuroscience
  • The University of Texas at Dallas
    Master's degree, Science (Applied Cognition and Neuroscience)
  • The Ohio State University
    Bachelor of Arts, double major, International Relations & French

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