Priyanka Seenauth
Toronto,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out wide array of studies. Diligent, industrious and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into Clinical research field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Clinical Research Assistant/ Coordinator
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted clinical trials and managed research-related projects related to oncology and biobanking.
- Assisted with analysis of research data in collaboration with research department.
- Designed, constructed and implemented research proposals, protocols and procedures.
- Attended seminars and conferences under direction of scientific director.
- Reviewed patients` charts on EPIC and REDCap to determine eligibility of research participation.
- Participated in site monitoring visits, addressing any concerns or discrepancies related to patient enrollment or data collection procedures.
Research Associate
Brock University
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Synthesis and encapsulation of spin crossover iron complex into a
unilamellar liposome used as a better contrasting agent for MRI,
focusing on brain tumour detection. - Developed reports and analyses to communicate research progress, trends and conclusions.
- Contributed to protocol design and document development.
- Maintained safe and clean laboratory environment by enforcing appropriate equipment maintenance and usage.
- Maintained safe and clean laboratory environment by enforcing appropriate equipment maintenance and usage.
- Mentored and functionally supervised junior research staff and trainees
- Presented reports at scientific conferences and seminars
- Assessed literature in the field of study
Research Associate
Norgen Biotek Corp
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted in the development and writing of grant proposals for new research activities.
- Prepared budgets for grant applications and monitored grant and external funding expenses.
- Participated in protocol development and project design.
- Assisted in screening and identified eligible patients for clinical research studies, approached patients for consent to research studies, and collected and maintained study patient data.
- Maintained regulatory compliance for clinical research studies and coordinated sample collection.
- Conducted data analysis and presented findings to the research team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and research success.
- Provided training and support to new team members.
- Managed the CE Marking of Norgen NOR_CoV kit; the LoD and Specificity tests were determined by performing RNA Isolations on blood, saliva, nasal and oral samples followed by PCRs to determine the above characteristics.
- Analyzed data and made reports by performing Clinical Sampling for covid 19 by performing RNA isolations and running PCR in order to determine patients results being positive or negative.
- Followed SOPs to grow a bacterial culture (E.coli) in LB broth for commercial use and checked growth each hour with the aid of a spectrophotometer.
- Verified instrument functioning with inspections and tests and calibrated controls to maintain precision of results.
- Followed standard formulas when preparing volumetric solutions and reagents for use in regular analyses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Brock University
04.2023
Skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and self-sufficient once oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed critical reasoning skills
- EPIC/REDCap
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Certification
- Health Canada Regulations (UHN)
- Cancer Clinical Research (UHN)
- Oncology (UHN)
- Phlebotomy (UHN)
- CPR (RedCross)
- Dangerous Good Transportation (UHN)
Timeline
Oncology Clinical Research Assistant/ Coordinator
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
06.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Brock University
01.2022 - 04.2023
Research Associate
Norgen Biotek Corp
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Health Canada Regulations (UHN)
- Cancer Clinical Research (UHN)
- Oncology (UHN)
- Phlebotomy (UHN)
- CPR (RedCross)
- Dangerous Good Transportation (UHN)
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Brock University
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