Clinical Researcher
Libin Cardiovascular Institute
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with patients with disorders of orthostatic intolerance as well as healthy controls
- Took patient histories, conducted symptom questionnaires, and wrote patient reports for physician diagnosis
- Worked with pharmaceutical companies such as Regeneron (fortune 500 company) & Theravance to clinically test drugs developed by them
- One of the leads of a phase 2 drug study for Regeneron's clinical trials of REGN7544
- Performed full autonomic function tests which included sinus arrhythmia, hyperventilation, valsalva, TCD (transcranial doppler ultrasound), stand, and tilt tests for POTS diagnosis
- Contributing to the publication of research articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals
- Performed QSART (Quantitative Sudomotor Axon Reflex Testing), QDIRT (Quantitative Sweat Testing)
- Performed blood draws & basic blood processing
- Performed blood volume testing
- Assisted MR techs during MRI's for studies
- Assisted with fMRI & analyzed fMRI images for a study
- Used lower body negative pressure chambers (LBNP) for studies
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized and inventoried research materials.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and generated reports.
- Proficient in using MatLab, LabChart, RedCap and statistical softwares for data analysis