Experience

Children's Oncology Group

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate IV

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Data management specialist coordinating all data collection and management activities for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) research studies during study development, initial set-up, study maintenance and conduct. I am the lead on study set-up, build, and maintenance of assigned COG studies within Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, including end user screen testing in the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environment. I am in charge of the design, development, and implementation of the data capture tools for these ALL studies. In addition, I monitor the quality and timeliness of submitted study research data, overseeing patient enrollments, conducting data cleaning activities, and creating custom data reports for all assigned studies.

• Research Associate III

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

  Data management specialist on the acute lymphoblastic leukemia study team, responsible for coordinating all aspects of data acquisition and management. Develops and implements Case Report Forms, data validations, and data management plans. Monitors the quality and timeliness of submitted study research data, oversees patient enrollments/randomizations, conducts data cleaning activities, and creates custom data reports for all assigned studies.



Rhode Island Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Research Assistant

  • Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  Oversaw the data acquisition for multiple clinical research projects focused on the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.Developed questionnaires to assess patient eligibility for clinical trials. Conducted screening interviews utilizing these questionnaires to identify potential research subjects.Communicated with pharmaceutical sponsor representatives regarding changes to the research protocol and implementation thereof, resolution of data discrepancies, and safety monitoring of enrolled subjects.Monitored revision, approval, and implementation of changes to research protocol with local IRB. Supervised compliance to approved version of research protocols and alerted staff when adherence not maintained.Maintained electronic and physical study record for research participants and performed data entry. Gained a robust understanding of research protocols, medical terminology, and good clinical practices. Outlined specific data needs for procedural improvements to the data collection process on an ongoing basis.



The Lab in Genes and Behavior at Brown University

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Designed and implemented research protocol for a project investigating genetic control of implicit learning through the striatal “NoGo” pathway by neuron-specific protein Gpr6 in a group of genetically modified mice. Conducted data collection of murine behavioral assays (open field, Rotarod, elevated zero maze). Performed statistical analysis of data (Excel, SPSS); composed a full research manuscript suitable for publication. Designed and implemented research protocol for a project investigating genetic control of implicit learning through the striatal “NoGo” pathway by neuron-specific protein Gpr6 in a group of genetically modified mice. Conducted data collection of murine behavioral assays (open field, Rotarod, elevated zero maze). Performed statistical analysis of data (Excel, SPSS); composed a full research manuscript suitable for publication.



Brown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Co-Leader, Co-Founder – Cognitive Science/Neuroscience Departmental Undergraduate Group

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Co-founded an undergraduate student group focused on peer advising for Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience majors. Coordinated with departmental faculty to ensure synergy between undergraduate efforts and faculty efforts to redesign and strengthen the Cognitive Neuroscience/Science curriculum.Hosted events and open forums to cultivate the professional and academic development of undergraduate students who are interested in careers in the cognitive sciences.

• Residential Peer Counselor – Office of Residential Life

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Served as a live-in supervisor and mentor for first year-students. Provided 24/7 immediate peer support; connected first-year students to prominent campus resources, such as Health Services, Dean of the College, Counseling/Psychological Services, and identity centers. Facilitated workshops and seminars to entire campus to educate students about personal wellness (sleep/eating habits, study habits, alcohol/drug safety). Supervisory duties included reporting and responding to emergency incidents, providing peer counseling, and reporting vandalism.

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Class title: CLPS1150: Memory and the BrainRoutinely conducted literary research review (e.g. PubMed, Google Scholar) to update the course to reflect current knowledge of neurobiology and memory.Provided in-class support and led discussion on topics such as animal models of memory, types of amnesia, and memory systems. Developed and assembled lecture materials, provided written transcripts for narrated digitsal lectures, and prepared classroom for daily class beforehand.

• Resident Assistant – Office of Residential Life, Summer@Brown Program

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Developed and taught a weekly class on the cognitive neuroscience of memory and its practical application to studying and test-taking.Acted as a live-in residential advisor for high school students participating in the Summer@Brown summer enrichment program.



Advanced Baby Imaging Lab

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Organized patient performance data on neuropsychological tests examining long term changes in language, motor control, vision, socio-emotional processing, and executive functioning.Assisted in structural MRI scans of infants, toddlers, and children ages 6 mo to 11 yrs for multiple longitudinal studies on healthy brain development, hearing loss, dyslexia, and effects of delayed cord clamping. Organized patient performance data on neuropsychological tests examining long term changes in language, motor control, vision, socio-emotional processing, and executive functioning.Assisted in structural MRI scans of infants, toddlers, and children ages 6 mo to 11 yrs for multiple longitudinal studies on healthy brain development, hearing loss, dyslexia, and effects of delayed cord clamping.



Ivy Film Festival

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Staff Member

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Developed and implemented strategies to advertise the festival, one of the largest student-run film festivals in the world, both on campus and to schools all over the world. Utilized facebook, twitter, email and direct mail blasts to professors, student groups, and department heads at over 500 schoolsInvented creative stunts for publicizing events to our community. Developed and implemented strategies to advertise the festival, one of the largest student-run film festivals in the world, both on campus and to schools all over the world. Utilized facebook, twitter, email and direct mail blasts to professors, student groups, and department heads at over 500 schoolsInvented creative stunts for publicizing events to our community.



University of Massachusetts Medical School

• Research Intern – Department of Psychiatry

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Performed data organization, observed brain dissection, and engaged in lab meetings to assist with an ongoing research study on nicotine addiction in rats. Aided in developing the methodology of laboratory research sub-projects in animal models of anxiety and depression. Performed data organization, observed brain dissection, and engaged in lab meetings to assist with an ongoing research study on nicotine addiction in rats. Aided in developing the methodology of laboratory research sub-projects in animal models of anxiety and depression.