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Kasthuri Satgunanathan

Kasthuri Satgunanathan

Richmond Hill

Summary

Health Research Professional with 5+ years of experience coordinating and administering clinical studies. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan, review, and coordinate data collection. Adept at engaging community stakeholders and formulating impactful health policies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Research Coordinator

The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2024 - Current
  • Utilized EPIC database to screen patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Learned to consent over 800 patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) for a national multi-site study
  • Managed data collection and tracking using REDCap, and support systematic reviews and data extraction through Covidence.

Clinical Research Assistant

Dalla Lana School of Public Health
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked with Dr. Abuelaish to study how violence and conflict impact the mental and physical health of women and children, specifically in Palestine, focusing on hatred as a public health issue.
  • Gained experience in renewing ethics approvals and learned how to navigate ethical considerations in sensitive research topics.
  • Assisted with journal research submissions and contributed to literature reviews on public health, mental health, and the effects of conflict.

Pandemic Screener

Mackenzie Health
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
  • Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
  • Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local, state, and federal mandates.
  • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.

Research Analyst

Unity Health Toronto
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study mapping the racial and gender identities of Canadian Pharmaceutical Leaders, comparing them to the identities of consumers accessing medicine.
  • Gained proficiency in manuscript writing, data extraction, regression analysis, and report writing.
  • Enhanced presentation skills through conference presentations, effectively communicating research findings to academic and professional audiences.

Research Intern

DNALabs Canada
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Conducted literature reviews to create consumer-friendly summaries on genetic tests related to pharmacogenomics, cannabis tolerance, and health risks such as obesity, mental wellness, and detox.
  • Analyzed data to develop actionable insights for health-related topics.
  • Wrote blog content to communicate complex research findings in a clear, engaging manner for a broad audience.

Education

Master of Science - Global Health

Mcmaster University
06-2024

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

University of Toronto
06-2022

Publications

Satgunanathan, K., Workentin, A., Woods, H., Sabir, A., & Persaud, N. (2023). Gender and racialisation of pharmaceutical sector leaders in Canada: a cross-sectional study. BMJ open, 13(11), e076235. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076235 


Satgunanathan, K., Kapiriri, L.,  & Alvarez, E. (2024). Analyzing Diabetes Care Providers’ Perspectives on Type 2 Diabetes Management Among Immigrant Women in Hamilton, Ontario: A Qualitative Study. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/29614


Satgunanathan, K., & Teske, A. (2024). Menstrual Health Management in Bidibidi, Uganda. Global Health: Annual Review. https://iournals.mcmaster.ca/shar/issue/view/issue8

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator

The Hospital for Sick Children
09.2024 - Current

Clinical Research Assistant

Dalla Lana School of Public Health
01.2024 - 06.2024

Research Analyst

Unity Health Toronto
04.2022 - 09.2022

Pandemic Screener

Mackenzie Health
05.2021 - 09.2023

Research Intern

DNALabs Canada
01.2020 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Global Health

Mcmaster University

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

University of Toronto

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