Willie Harrington Md, Msc Email & Phone Number

United States

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Responsible for administering and scoring a variety of psychological assessments to support clinical trials focused on psychedelic-assisted therapy. Orchestrated detailed data analysis to assess individual aptitudes, behaviors, and cognitive abilities accurately. Precise record-keeping, and effective communication of complex findings to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our research.•Adherence to FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, conducting comprehensive assessments of over 100patients across multiple clinical research protocols.•Co-pioneered clinical evaluation process for multiple clinical trials, maintaining systematic assessment standards and playing a keyrole in furthering the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy research.•Identify potential safety concerns early in the drug development process to proactively mitigate risks. Assist in reporting periodicadverse drug experiences from patient participants in various drug trials.•Detect and addressed barriers in clinical workflows, resulting in notable enhancements in overall operational effectiveness.Streamlined clinical processes, reducing turnaround times, and improving the accuracy of psychometric evaluations.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Co-directs multiple sites providing comprehensive mental health care in individual and group settings, managing the mental health care of over 200 patients while conducting new patient intakes and differential diagnoses assessments.• Utilizes expertise in administering psychiatric assessments for conditions such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Major Depression, employing tools like MINI, SCID, MADRS, and BPRS.• Delivers evidence-based treatments for a wide range of conditions including Mood Disorders, suicidal ideation, psychosis, personality disorders, PTSD, addiction, and behavior disorders, facilitating both group and individual psychotherapy sessions.• Maintains meticulous documentation of clinical encounters, advocates for patients with parole officers, social workers, and community members, and assists family/caregivers in treatment planning, with a focus on special populations such as Military/Veterans, LGBTQ, and those with HIV/AIDS or addiction issues. • Researches industry benchmarks, best practices, and internal trends to inform business strategies, establishing actionable KPIs for Marketing and Digital Experience teams, and serving as a subject matter expert in the field.

• Served as a recognized expert in health science and abuse liability related to tobacco products, providing comprehensive regulatory evaluation throughout the product development cycle, including PMTAs, MRTP submissions, etc.• Represented the Agency at meetings, hearings, and conferences, addressing controversial scientific and regulatory policies while developing or updating guidance and policy surrounding tobacco products.• Reviewed literature and evaluate submitted documents to assess risks and abuse potential, utilizing biomarkers of exposure and product use behavior analysis.• Analyzed clinical trial data to determine the safety and efficacy of new tobacco products, with a focus on various demographics, including vulnerable populations and youth. Recommend guidance to sponsors on all phases of the clinical study.• Applied mastery of health science and abuse liability fields to develop solutions for critical, unique, or controversial problems associated with tobacco products.

• Performed clinical assessments of psychiatric research subjects, determining acuity, safety, psychosocial needs, and diagnostic formulation, while gathering comprehensive medical and psychiatric history from various sources.• Participated in pre-screening and screening of subjects, focusing on enhancing rater accuracy for symptoms rating scales in conditions like Major Depressive Disorder and Schizophrenia, conducting structured interviews and protocol-specific rating scales.• Developed and implemented program policies for CenExel's clinical research site, organizing rater training and education for different studies, ensuring psychometric data collection and maintaining resources for data storage.• Collaborated with study teams in clinical rounds/meetings to discuss patient care and research updates, assisting in creating screening evaluation forms to ensure accurate qualifying information.• Conducted regular quality assurance of psychometric ratings, serve as a point of contact for sponsors/CROs/vendors regarding raters and ratings, and fulfill training requirements as mandated by the CBH training program.

City Of Washington County, District Of Columbia, United States

• Spearheaded initiatives within the Quality Management Committee (Mental Health), driving the analysis and development of strategies to enhance community health resources in underserved areas.• Played a pivotal role in the review and assessment of medical staff credentials, actively participating in decisions regarding the approval or denial of re-credentialing requests, ensuring adherence to compliance standards.• Analyzed clinical implications of safety data to predict and establish the safety profile for optimal clinical care across multi-site health facilities.• Fostered collaboration with multidisciplinary team leads to facilitate the time sensitive reports, ensuring seamless compliance with organizational protocols, for assigned programs.• Identified and recommended highly qualified candidates for critical leadership roles within the organization, contributing to the establishment of a robust and capable leadership team.

• Provided a diverse range of mental health services at a state long-term care facility, catering to chronic patients including those with Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, and forensic psychiatry.• Managed an autonomous caseload of 15-20 patients monthly across all age groups, conducting diagnostics, pharmacology, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning.• Received training in administering psychiatric assessments for conditions like Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Major Depression, utilizing tools such as MINI, SCID, MADRS, and BPRS.• Led individual and group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, accommodating 10-15 patients weekly in alignment with treatment plans, while serving as a rotating resident on-call provider and mentoring students/interns.• Contributed to forensic court hearings and development of regulatory policies for at-risk patients with addiction, delivering direct patient care in diverse settings including Veteran Affairs (VA) Hospital, private, and public inpatient facilities, and serving as a principal resource for attending physicians.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Investigated the impact of a novel cytotoxic peptide, HIV-1, on primary and metastatic colorectal cancer growth in severe combined immuno-deficient (SCID) mice, employing techniques such as histostaining and immunofluorescence to analyze results.• Managed a $1.2 million grant, overseeing all aspects of federal grant management, including compliance, budget preparation, annual report generation, expenditure monitoring, research execution, and data analysis.• Co-authored scientific publications and delivered professional presentations, while preparing quarterly reports for Principal Investigators (PI), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and collaborative partners.• Collected, interpreted, and presented study findings in weekly developmental reports for time-sensitive experiments, fostering collaboration at both local and national levels. Acted as a liaison with PI and Ethics Committee to ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, safeguarding the rights of human research subjects.• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology methods, including DNA/RNA/protein analysis and PCR/DNA enzyme modification. Stayed abreast of technological advancements, integrating cutting-edge research into experimental planning.• Established standard operating policies for laboratory procedures to ensure standardization and quality control, while managing the processing of sensitive tumor/cancer tissue in a sterile environment to minimize patient contamination.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Doctor Of Medicine - Md, Medicine

Master Of Science - Ms, Microbiology, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Kappa Kappa Psi National Band Fraternity