Daniel Sop
Senior Research Scientist at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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General RCR
CITI ProgramAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Biomedical
CITI ProgramAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Animal Biosafety
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Introduction to Biosafety
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Personal Protective Equipment
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYJan, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Research Scientist
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Sep 2021 - Present
• Conduct ongoing medical/safety data reviews and provide clinical science input into study reporting. • Report research findings through scientific publication, oral presentation, and formal documents with regard to industry contracts and funded grant proposals. • Development, direction and execution of research studies.• Interpret and analyze data using exploratory mathematical and statistical techniques based on the scientific method.• Utilize both commercially available and proprietary image registration and image analysis software to independently execute date collection, image reconstruction, and data analysis.• Monitor the progress of clinical studies at investigative sites or remotely, and ensure clinical trials are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ICH-GCP, and all applicable regulatory requirements.• Support the billing and management of revenue associated with ongoing and future clinical trials.
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Senior Clinical Research Analyst/Scientist 1
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2021
• Managed business intelligence by providing quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting. Reported on trends, patterns, and insights to ensure VCU Health System evidence-based decisions aligned with its vision, goals, and business strategies. • Collected, aggregated, and analyzed data from multiple internal and external sources to drive insights into business and market performance. Produced clear and actionable reports that identified key performance indicators, areas of opportunity and risk, root cause sources, and business impact. • Used analytical skills and metrics to improve processes for business decision making and participated in complex projects and initiatives, requiring cross-functional coordination influencing overall business strategy and outcomes.• Developed and implemented strategies to improve access to quality care, emphasizing individual and family engagement, adolescent transition to adult life, and medical home care.• Secured $2M grant for project to reduce readmission rates for patients with sickle cell disease after initial pilot recorded savings of $300,000 in one year; designed and executed strategy exceeding Emergency Utilization and Length of Stay project goals by 25% and 35% respectively.• Wrote, maintained, and implemented necessary SOPs, study binders and personnel training records that are required to comply with GCP.• Responsible for creation of DMP (Data Management Plan), Edit Checks Specifications, Edit Checks Testing and Validation for both Paper and EDC studies.• Data Cleaning/Discrepancy Management of paper-based and EDC projects according to the SOPs to ensure compliance with the study protocol while enforcing testing, implementation, validation, and utilization of systems used in Clinical Data Management activities.
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Data Manager & Research Analyst - General Internal Medicine
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2018
• Reviewed and processed data analysis requests to identify opportunities for quality of care improvement, utilization reduction and healthcare costs reduction.• Analyzed and reported on provider, client, and managed care trends in healthcare market; provided quantitative analysis for NIH grant funded studies• Designed, tested, and documented algorithm, database, and software requirements per research investigators’ specifications; structured and executed end-to-end analysis for internal and client consumption• Supported Human Participant Protections Program by maintaining current knowledge of federal and state regulations, research/medical ethics, and IRB policies and procedures; conducted pre-review analysis of IRB submissions to ensure applications were adequately prepared• Monitored ongoing clinical studies including monitoring data collection, patient sample usage and testing supplies usage• Set up the GCP infrastructure necessary to conduct simple in-house clinical studies such as method comparison and precision• Helped develop and execute procedures to close clinical studies and reconcile clinical samples, supplies and data• Developed and updated Data Management documents (Data Management Plan, Data Validation Specifications, Data Entry Guidelines, CRF Completion Guidelines, Case Report Forms) while applying regulatory guidelines, standard operating procedures, and protocol requirements for multiple ongoing studies
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IQVIA
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Specialist III
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
• Process Safety data according to applicable regulations, guidelines, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) and project requirements. • Perform Pharmacovigilance activities per project requirement including but not limited to, collecting and tracking incoming Adverse Events(AE)/endpoint information • Coding AE and Products, writing narratives, Literature related activities, Quality review, assisting with reconciliation, case closure related activities, coordinating translations, as per internal/ project timelines. Creating, maintaining and tracking cases as applicable to the project plan. • Assess Safety data for reportability to relevant authorities, track reportable cases and report to regulatory authorities, ethics committees, institutional review boards, investigators, oversight groups per legislation, within timelines and in a format compatible to meet requirement as per project. Liaise with relevant stakeholders to facilitate expedited reporting. • Contribute knowledge and expertise to or lead assigned deliverables in the field of Safety Publishing, Risk Management, Safety Surveillance and Medical Information or other service lines as appropriate. • Provide and impart technical and process information to Safety Management and members of operational team on project specific issues. • Provide oversight role and have a good understanding of operational team on status, metrics, productivity and initiatives. • Set up and maintain project files, standard templates, electronic forms, databases and workflow as per project requirement. • Liaise with different functional team members, e.g. project management, clinical, data management health care professionals e.g. investigators, medical monitors, site coordinators and designees to address project related issues.
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DJO
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Remote Automation Specialist - Help Desk Analyst
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
• Managed customer-facing help desk within MotionMD system for Office Care and Direct customers. • Reviewed, analyzed, and validated data/reports to ensure quality of delivery to internal and external clients; located and corrected data problems; identified and interpreted trends and patterns in complex data sets. • Oversaw Help Desk site content and metrics while maintaining top levels of system security and data integrity (HIPAA, Hi-Trust). • Supported management by prioritizing business/information needs; defined and implemented new process improvement opportunities.
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The Yeomen
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Remote Helpdesk Analyst
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
• Applied innovative interface development projects to databases alongside biomedical and software engineers; supported teams of client and personnel in project development and management. • Documented and demonstrated solutions and best practices by developing original protocols, flowcharts, and FAQs; performed software analysis and automation review for relevant modules. • Provided remote technical support and troubleshooting in English and French. • Investigated, and responded to both internal and external inquiries regarding access, Cloud products, verifications, and complaints. • Provided regular communications, updates and presentations on impacts and outcomes to CEO, Marketing partners, and our Service Provider Sales leads.
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Labcorp
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Reference Desk Clerk
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Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
• Operated computerized databases to log/retrieve information and optimize organizational procedural efficiencies. Received and mailed specimens to contracted reference laboratory for testing, and released test results coded into the computer system to the referrer. • Trained and oversaw colleagues’ work on receiving, distribution, and referral processes. • Maintained logs and records, researched patient information as needed, and oversaw daily office management. • Operated computerized databases to log/retrieve information and optimize organizational procedural efficiencies. Received and mailed specimens to contracted reference laboratory for testing, and released test results coded into the computer system to the referrer. • Trained and oversaw colleagues’ work on receiving, distribution, and referral processes. • Maintained logs and records, researched patient information as needed, and oversaw daily office management.
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Medical Center Radiologists
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Radiology Facilitator
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Jul 2008 - May 2013
• Provided side-by-side assistance to radiologists interpreting medical images and physicians working with complex imagine and therapeutic techniques. • Served as liaison between patient and referring radiology physician. • Updated, maintained, and verified medical records throughout practice. • Coordination of medical services to include: care intake, screenings and implementations of care plans to promote effective utilization of healthcare services. • Provided side-by-side assistance to radiologists interpreting medical images and physicians working with complex imagine and therapeutic techniques. • Served as liaison between patient and referring radiology physician. • Updated, maintained, and verified medical records throughout practice. • Coordination of medical services to include: care intake, screenings and implementations of care plans to promote effective utilization of healthcare services.
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Sentara Obici Hospital
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Suffolk, VA
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Patient Transporter
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Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
● Transported patients from one area of the hospital to another adhering to safety guidelines ● Transported patient records, laboratory specimens and medical equipment ● Proficiently Planned, coordinated and managed a broad range of clinical activities ● Established, cultivated, and managed productive patient and staff relationships ● Performed clinical duties as needed ● Transported patients from one area of the hospital to another adhering to safety guidelines ● Transported patient records, laboratory specimens and medical equipment ● Proficiently Planned, coordinated and managed a broad range of clinical activities ● Established, cultivated, and managed productive patient and staff relationships ● Performed clinical duties as needed
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Tidewater Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Lab Assistant
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Sep 2007 - Jul 2008
● Prepared laboratories for student and professor use ● Performed DNA extractions, bacteria cultures & gel electrophoreses ● Observed & analyzed data ● Enforced standard operating procedures among students and faculty within the lab ● Prepared laboratories for student and professor use ● Performed DNA extractions, bacteria cultures & gel electrophoreses ● Observed & analyzed data ● Enforced standard operating procedures among students and faculty within the lab
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Education
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Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biomedical/Medical Engineering -
2019 - 2020
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Fellowship, Hematology -
2013 - 2016
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering -
2008 - 2011
Old Dominion University
Bachelor's degree, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies -
2006 - 2008
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biology, General
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