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Amsterdam, NH, NL

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

• Conducting research in the Department of Public Health at Erasmus University Medical Centre, with a research focus on leprosy transmission and control.
• Delivering epidemiology and biostatistics expertise to international partners in Africa and Asia to enhance public health strategies.
• Involved in field studies focusing on the development and assessment of preventive interventions such as chemoprophylaxis for close contacts of leprosy patients in Asia, Africa and South America.
• Supporting data collection and database management at field/national level, performing data analysis and contributing to the writing of scientific papers.
• Contributing to novel strategies in research methodology and mathematical modelling of transmission to achieve the targets outlined in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 through the global reduction of neglected.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Managed the operations of the biomarker team to ensure timely data delivery and to make decisions that guided the clinical development of vaccines.
• Oversaw the generation of primary and exploratory assay data to demonstrate evidence of an immune response against viruses such as Ebola, RSV and HIV.
• Part of the project management team and clinical working group responsible for cross-functional integrated planning and critical path identification for licensure of the Ebola vaccine.
• Supported the development and marketing of vaccines to protect people worldwide from infectious diseases through collaboration and partnering with NGOs and other global health organisations.
• Provided scientific support through defined literature searches and reporting of clinical immunogenicity results.

London, United Kingdom

• Ensured Investigator Initiated Studies, Real World Evidence studies, Local Data Generators and Outcomes Research projects were effectively executed and completed within budget, timelines and meeting enrolment.
• Provided operational and study management expertise in the planning, conduct and reporting activities.
• Worked with relevant internal and external stakeholders to implement Early Access to Medicines Schemes and other initiatives for named patient supplies.
• Provided project management support to the Healthcare Services team, advising on research management and documentation.
• Led on operational aspects with relevant US and UK stakeholders to oversee drug and clinical supplies management and ensured sites had timely availability of required materials.

London, United Kingdom

• Led on several projects designed to facilitate research collaboration with Healthcare Professionals in the UK & Ireland.
• Managed multiple digital, multimedia and communications agencies to develop platforms and events with industry Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Responsible for the training of regional teams and NHS institutions for the launch of new systems and initiatives.
• Developed several projects from concept to launch, ranging from digital healthcare platforms and apps to communication campaigns, key performance dashboards and drug delivery systems.

London, United Kingdom

• Oversaw a portfolio of over 40 IITs in the UK & Ireland from first receipt of proposal to study closure.
• Coordinated the set up of Oncology, Haematology and Immunology Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) from first receipt of proposal to study closure.
• Communicated with trial sites to assist with proposals, review IIT status and drug delivery.
• Assisted in contract negotiations with investigators and sites as required.
• Organised the internal review and tracking of all study documentation, including amendments, publications, reports and safety reports.

London, United Kingdom

• Employed in the sarcoma unit supporting clinical research teams to ensure efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures.
• Assisted clinical research team, nurses and medical staff with prompt resolution of trial queries.
• Acted as point of contact for trial sponsors/CRAs to communicate directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to the trial and research team.
• Communicated with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to trial activities, regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.
• Ensured coordination and collection of clinical case notes for all patients are available as needed, for screening, monitoring and audit.
• Oversight of set up, running and close out of Phase I - IV clinical trials.

London, United Kingdom

• Performed genetic research and assay development for a start-up company while based at Imperial College, London.
• Responsible for manufacturing and validating new protocols, spreadsheets and test reports.
• Tasked with creation of the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to ensure complete traceability in the event of non conformance.
• Conducted investigations to optimise product quality, including stability studies, reagent volume experiments and process validation.
• Worked with various databases, including input, extraction and following the genetic data protection act for patient records.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Lead technologist responsible for the manufacture and process development of a lateral flow based assay testing for acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients.
• Routinely managed the manufacturing and quality testing teams to meet consumer demand for test kits in compliance with GMPs while sustaining the principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Liaised with suppliers of raw materials and resolving production requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining department documentation, inventory records and database updates.
• Worked in direct collaboration with product development team to share test results and discuss new ways of continuously optimising product quality.

Sydney, Australia

• Employed as a member of the research team in the Immunology and Immunodeficiency department following completion of honours thesis.
• Contributed to pioneering research into human CD4+ T cell development and differentiation through in vitro experimental studies.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Epidemiology

Completed PhD studies in the department of Public Health at Erasmus University Medical Centre, with a research focus on leprosy.

Master'S Degree (Cum Laude), Epidemiology

This epidemiology program focused on the study of incidence, causes, consequences and control of disease, as well as people, patients and.

Master'S Degree (Distinction), Global Health

Integrating expertise and perspectives from the fields of public health, medicine, epidemiology, health economics, behavioural science.

Bachelor Of Science (First Class Honours), Medical Microbiology And Immunology

Completed undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree in 2009. Received first class honors in 2010 following external placement at the Garvan.

Certificate Of Accomplishment (Distinction), Data Management For Clinical Research

Clinical research course based on concepts related to clinical research including data planning, collection, storage and dissemination.