Responsibilities Responsible for all clinical trials (Phase 2, Phase 3, and first in human studies) and observational studies conducted at the Columbia University Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence.Work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, PhDs, social worker, genetic counselor, and research assistants that provide comprehensive care and opportunities to participate in research in Huntington’s disease.Oversee and be responsible for recruitment and retention of participants.Conduct clinical interviews with study participants and perform study-specific assessments, including vital signs, electrocardiograms, gait assessments, review of medical history and obtain medical records, conduct cognitive testing, and complete questionnaires, per protocol.Provide support to subjects and licensed medical personnel with operational flow of study visits involving infusions and lumbar puncturesProcess and ship blood and other biological samples such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and urine as per study procedures.Accurately collect and enter data into databases and electronic case report forms, maintaining regulatory binders, source documentation and management of AEs and SAEsBasic data analysis using Excel, SPSS, and other programsManage finances involving subject participation and travel, and financial invoicing to sponsors for completed study activitiesAdherence to federal and institutional regulations and GCP guidelinesMaintain, program, and manage equipment used to collect data such as laptops, tablets, and devices distributed to participants for passive monitoring of movements and activities such as smartphones and smartwatches provided by the study.Train and supervise two research assistants on projectsAssist with regulatory documentation (IRB, radiation safety).Work with PI to write grants and progress reports.

- Assists in data acquisition in mitochondrial disorders patients- Protocol and budget evaluations for operational and fiscal feasibility - Participation in pre-study, initiation, monitoring and close out visits - Clinical trial preparation involving the planning, assembling and instruction of the trial team, development and evaluation of patient information and informed consent forms and patient recruitment. - Submission of and adherence to Institutional Regulations and IRB protocols - Implementation of clinical trials from initiation, including development of standard operating procedures and case report forms- Recruitment and coordination of the clinical trial participants covering informed consent, screening, and inclusion of the subjects adhering to safety and compliance issues. - Coordination and management of the clinical trial, communication with sponsor and monitors, visit coordination, sample acquisition and processing. - Reporting and documentation of protocol deviations and exemptions as well as development and implementation of corrective action plans for review by the Principal Investigator as needed - Data collection and management, collection of source documents, registration, and management of adverse events, filing and archiving, managing monitoring visits and managing queries. - Close-out of the clinical trial, contributing to manuscripts, audit preparation, trial completion, and communication with authorities. Other responsibilities include assisting with the final study report and completing financial obligations.

• Research Assistant (Columbia University Medical Center): 2011 - 2014: Motor Performance Laboratory Assists in acquisition of motor data of Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke subjects  Perform statistical analysis using statistical software (Excel, Matlab, IgorPro) Manage and organize administrative tasks such as IRB and HIPAA forms and manage other clinical forms and secure them in a secure database Manage database through Microsoft Access Schedule and coordinate patients for research study Manage clinical data and organizing data obtained from clinical charts Assist in applying brain modulation techniques including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in stroke patients Collect behavioral data using various kinematic measurements and motor impairment scales in both the laboratory and hospital

• Research Assistant (Columbia University Medical Center): 2011 - 2014: Department of Program of Physical Therapy  Data acquisition of gait and motor control data of motor - impaired subjects (Huntington’s Disease- a neurological disorder) Perform statistical analysis using statistical software (SPSS, SAS, Excel, Matlab, Labview) Design and create neurological experiments using LabView to perform clinical trials on human subjects to collect motor (load and grip) and cognitive data.  Manage and organize administrative tasks such as IRB and HIPAA forms and manage other clinical forms and secure them in a secure database Manage database through Microsoft Access Schedule and coordinate patients for research studyPublications: Rao AK, Mardar KS, Uddin J, and Rakitin BC. Variability in Interval Production Is Due to Timing-Dependent Deficits. Movement Disorders (2014) Rao AK, Uddin J, Gilman A, and Louis ED,.Cognitive motor interference during dual-task gait in essential tremor. Gait Posture (2013)