Mustapha Kamara MB ChB MPH
Sacramento, CA *****
ad036a@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 209-***-****
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical research professional with over 6 years of experience managing observational and interventional trials for private and academic institutions. Ensured the safe and effective administration of clinical trial Investigational products and procedures. Proven record in meeting enrollment goals through strategic methods with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Areas of Expertise
●Informed consent procedure
●Pre-screening and Screening
● Excellent communication and
Computer and MS skills
●Clinical Trial compliance
●Data collection and interpretation
●Medical terminology
●Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulation
Work History
Office of Clinical Research, Comprehensive Cancer Center, UC Davis Health 10/2021 - Present
Sacramento, CA
●Successfully coordinated phase 1, 2, and 3 cancer clinical trials using institutional, local, industry and federal research protocols.
●Meticulously consented and enrolled participants to meet accrual target for federal, industry and departmental oncology trials.
●Maintained the highest standards for human subject safety, privacy, and documentation by following principles of good clinical practice.
●Utilized ethical principles in dealing with vulnerable populations through cultural competency and following institutional guidelines to facilitate clinical trial participation and adherence.
●Educated other healthcare professionals, patients and family members on clinical trial activities including treatment duration, intervention type, assessment of response and safety procedures.
oSurpassed expected target accruals of federal and industry clinical trials.
oCompleted several Local and Theradex audits without any major findings.
Sacramento Eye Consultants
Sacramento, CA April 2021 to Sept 2021
●Following IRB approved protocols, screened, enrolled, and managed the treatment of human subjects for phase 2 and 3 industry clinical trials. Guaranteed precise data collection by accurately recording medical histories and performing physical examinations with ophthalmic devices.
●Ensured the timely reporting of complete and accurate data to sponsors through several CTMS and EDC systems, including Medidata Rave CTMS, Ambra Clinical Trial Management, RealTime-CTMS, Medrio, EXPeRT eClinical and Imednet respectively.
●Ensured the safety of research subjects by assessing and reporting severe adverse events to the principal investigators and relevant authorities.
Senior Medical Assistant
Capital Pain Consultants, Sacramento, CA April 2018 – April 2021
Accurately scheduled patients for clinic visits and ensured a conducive atmosphere for taking medical history by practicing proper bedside manner with excellent interpersonal skills. Supported technical procedures, including spinal cord stimulator implantation, intrathecal analgesia pump refills, and pump rate change. Collected and prepared pre- and post-operative samples from wounds and bodily fluids for opioid use screening and diagnostic evaluation. Efficiently conducted and documented assessments and results for tests such as weight, temperature, and blood pressure. Correctly identified test result discrepancies and promptly notified physicians.
●Launched a real-time patient tracking tool using Microsoft Excel to decrease patient wait times.
●Maintained a productive medical assistant team by training new and current employees.
Research Associate
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL November 2016 – April 2018
Adhered to federal, state, and local IRB regulations for clinical research. Studied clinical protocols and developed research questions on self-reported HCV testing in PLWH. Established a workgroup to author papers related to infectious liver comorbidities in people living with HIV. Developed research proposal including detailed literature-based background. Prepared and examined data patterns through exploratory data analysis using SAS and Excel. Searched for literature on Embase, Google, and Cochrane, and saved relevant findings to Zotero.
●Led a research project on understanding HCV testing patterns in PLWH.
●Prepared and published a manuscript on self-reported HCV testing among PLWH.
Education & Credentials
Current research-related certificates
Biomedical Researchers and staff certificate expiration.
Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research.
GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs. and Biologics (ICH Focus) certificate.
Research-related registration
Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program associate plus
Master of Public Health (Health Service Administration)
Los Angeles Pacific University, United States of America, March 2021
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
University of Sierra Leone