Lead Researcher
Reading, Pennsylvania Area
I served as the lead researcher of a meta-analytic team that explored the efficacy and tolerability of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of several neuropsychiatric conditions. Our first project explored the real-world and clinical trial efficacy of SSRIs in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Our second project investigated the risk of SSRI-induced nausea in the treatment of depressive, obsessive-compulsive, and anxiety disorders. During our teams tenure, we published both projects and presented the preliminary and final results of each project at multiple academic conferences. Leading this research team allowed me to develop several technical and soft skillsets. I learned how to perform: random and fixed effect meta-analyses using Microsoft Excel and Review Manager version 5.3; funnel plot analyses and publication bias assessments; systematic reviews according to the Cochrane Handbook. In terms of soft-skills, I learned how to effectively lead a team, resolve conflicts through open discussion, and collaborate with others to reach a common goal. Overall, performing this academic research was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.