Sean Du, M.Sc
***-**** ***** ********, ******, Canada H2X 2B1
514-***-****(home) abqir4@r.postjobfree.com
Canadian citizen
Objectives
Clinical Research
Highlights of QualificationsCompleted graduate study in both of clinical research and basic medical research at McGill University, Certificate of Clinical Research, Good knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines, FDA, Health Canada regulations.Sound knowledge of clinical trial, evidence-based medicine, system review, biostatisticsSolid working experience gained from a variety of backgrounds, including clinical research, clinical medicine, and basic medical researchConfidence and experience in communication with physicians, health-care practitioners and patientsComprehensive knowledge gained in various education fields: clinical medicine, clinical research, biochemistry and experimental medicine Proficient in various computer applications Overseas living experiences and cross-culture sensitivityBilingual: English and Mandarin (Fluent in written and verbal)
ICH-GCP TrainingPreparation/approval/distribution of Informed Consent Form (ICF), Extended Synopsis, Clinical Trial Protocol, Clinical Trial Protocol Amendment; Preparing/maintaining/archiving product file and study files; Preparation of required documents for IRB/IEC submissionPreparing/ordering/shipping clinical supplies; Investigational Product tracking/reconciliation/destruction; Code Breaking Procedures; Managing Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) for clinical trial (randomization process, randomization code release)Pharmacovigilance/Clinical safety data management (SAE, SUSAR, CIOMS); Implementation of Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) in clinical trial; Management/workflow of Case Report Forms (CRF) and Discrepancy Resolution Forms (DRFs); CRF preparation to distribution; Focused and random source data verification (SDV); Quality/Integrity of electronic records at clinical investigator sites; Scientific misconduct / serious GCP non-compliance; Health Canada InspectionsSelecting potential Investigators/study sites; Performing study site initiation; Conducting/reporting routine monitoring visit; Conducting co-monitoring visit; Closing clinical trial at study site; Site transfer process; Preparing/approving/dispatching monitoring plan
experiences in Clinical trials
Department of internal medicine, surgery, NanJing, China 1999-2002
Sub-investigatorEvaluate the Aminobisphosphonate (APD) in control of pain in patients with bone cancer. Phase 3 study recombinant human p53 adenovirus injection in patients with sarcoma. Phase 1 and 2 studies.Examine the efficacy of JingGu capsule (Chinese medicine) in treating adult with osteoporosis. Phase 2 study
McGill University Health Center Canada 2008-2011
Clinical research coordinator/assistant Trial of Glutamine and Antioxidant Supplementation in Critically Ill Patients (REDOXS)PROphylaxis for ThromboEmbolism in Critical Care Trial (PROTECT)Candida in the Respiratory Tract Secretions of Critically Ill Patients and the Efficacy of Antifungal Treatment (CANTREAT)
Third party independent clinical trials company China 2011-2012
Supervisor
Leader of CRA team
Working History and responsibilities
Montreal General Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital, MUHC, 2008-2011
Montreal, Canada
Clinical research assistant (Cardiovascular Division)
System review, study design, research papers writing
Clinical research coordinator (Critical Care Division)Review patients’ charts, screen and recruit eligible patients, obtain informed consent, monitor patients' study progress to fulfill protocol and sponsor requirementsData collecting, data maintaining through Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systemCommunicate with physicians, patients and family members, as well as other staffs involved in studiesInitiate, and maintains required clinical and regulatory files, studies close-out Coordinate protocol implementation for clinical trials, prepare and submit the regulatory documents, Participate in conferences, meetings as assigned.
Hormones and Cancer Research Unit, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
2006 - 2008
Graduate Research Assistant
Pre-clinical studies, applied a variety of bio-technological approaches in my research, including cell culture, PCR and real time PCR, Molecular cloning (sticky end and blunt end cloning), DNA transfection and siRNA, Site-directed mutagenesis, Luciferase assay, Protein analysis by SDS PAGE, western blot
Department of pharmacology, Sherbrooke University, 2003-2005
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Summer Research Assistant
Main responsibility: prepare protein sample, analysis by MS
Department of internal medicine, and surgery, NanJing, China
Medical Doctor (5 year’s Resident in internal medicine and general surgery, and 3 year’s Attending Doctor) Worked as sub-investigator to conduct and monitor clinical trials for various pharmaceutical companies under direction of principal investigator
1994-2002 Internship rotation in different sectors of Department of Internal Medicine for 3 years, short stay in pediatric, gynecology & obstetrical and radiological DepartmentInternship rotation in different sectors of Department of Surgery for 2 years, main stay in General Surgical DepartmentDiagnosed and treated orthopedic patients, Restore and fix bone fractures, Conducted hip replacement and intervertebral disk herniation surgery supervised by senior doctor
Education
M. Sc, Clinical research, Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
2006 - 2009
B. Sc, Biochemistry (major), English Language (minor),
Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Clinical Medicine XuZhou Medical College, JiangSu, China
1989 - 1994
Certificate of Good Clinical Practice Kriger Research Center Inc
2009
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Reference Manage
Publications and presentations
Angiotensin II receptor blockers in patients with heart failure and Comparison of dose-response of angiotensin II receptor blockers in patients with heart failure population-based study XiaoJian Du, Clinical Research Program Project
XiaoJian Du, Cindy Baldwin, Erika Hooker, Pauline Glorion and Serge Lemay Basal and Src kinase-mediated activation of the EphA2 promoter requires a cAMP-responsive element but is CREB-independent. (Published in Journal of Cellular Biochemistry)
Oral presentation Role and regulation of Eph/ephrin signaling in renal ischemia-reperfusion injury Hormones and Cancer Research Unit, McGill University Health Center, Feb 4, 2008
Poster presentation Src kinase-mediated activation of the EphA2 promoter is dependent on CREB but independent on P53, by XiaoJian Du, Cindy Baldwin and Serge Lemay, Kidney Annual Research Day, University of Ottawa, Aug. 2007
Poster presentation Stimulation of MDCK Renal Tubular Cells with an EphA2 Ligand Disrupts Cell-Cell Junctions Increases Transepithelial Permeability and Causes Dephosphorylation Of VASP, Cindy Baldwin, XiaoJian Du and Serge Lemay, Kidney Annual Research Day, University of Ottawa, Aug 2007
COURSES ATTENDED
Clinical Trial Inspection Program
Ms. Solange Rivard & Ms. Louise Jodoin, Drugs Specialists, Health Canada
Clinical trial design and implementation: a practical example
Dr. Catalin Mihalcioiu – MUHC Royal Victoria Hospital
Clinical Trials in Radio-Oncology: Design and practical aspects
Dr. George Shenouda – MUHC Royal Victoria Hospital
Molecular modeling: a tool to investigate tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Dr. Christopher Williams – Chemical Computing Group Inc.
The Drug Approval Process for Investigator Initiated Studies: A Practical Example
Dr. Brian Gilfix – MUHC Royal Victoria Hospital
Phase I Clinical Trials in Oncology: Principles, Design and Outcomes
Dr. Sarit Assouline – MUHC Jewish General Hospital
Ethics of Experimental Therapeutics
Dr. Denis Cournoyer (MGH) Director, MUHC Research Ethics Office
Introduction: Basic Concepts in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Dr. Brian Gilfix (MUHC - RVH)
Provincial Program for Antiretroviral Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Dr. Niamh Higgins (MUHC – Mtl Chest)
Technical Advances in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in HIV Research
Dr. Bernard Gibbs (McGill U – Sheldon Biotechnology)
Pharmacogenetics And Modern Genotyping Technology
Dr. Brian Gilfix (MUHC - RVH)
Beyond Antiretroviral Therapy: New Frontiers Based on HIV Pathogenesis
Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy (MUHC – RVH)
Modern approach to cancer drug development
Dr. Bertrand J. Jean-Claude – MUHC RVH
Ovarian cancer: the need for a paradigm shift and our endeavors with a kinase inhibitor
Dr. Walter Gotlieb – MUHC JGH