LUDMILA KVOCHINA, MD. Ph.D.
Shelton, CT, ***** ad33w9@r.postjobfree.com 573-***-****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludmila-kvochina-biomed
Results-driven biomedical-experienced person with a keen focus on business, project coordination/ project office initiatives. Recognized for assembling high-performing teams thriving in collaborative environments conducive to inventive breakthroughs, comfortable working in a team environment, be very organized, and possess strong communication skills. Demonstrates a track record of success in spearheading process enhancements and risk mitigation strategies, leading to substantial increases in project efficiency across all phases. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Portal 365, and Google Suite.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project and People Management
Grants, Manuscripts, Regulatory Writing
Patent Development and Management
Strategy and Plans Development
Clinical Trails, Research and Development (R&D)
Collaboration and Customer Relationship Management
Proposal Development and Grant Funding
Data Analytics and Interpretation
Preclinical Estimation and Clinical Trials
Scientific Collaboration and Innovation
Budgeting and Resource Allocation
Collaborative Independent Detail-Oriented Organized Efficient Problem-Solver
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Management Expertise: Led diverse research projects spanning neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular sciences, and gastro-enterology, including clinical trial processes. Designed protocols and ensured control performance. Business development in biotech and pharma.
Biomedical/Clinical Experience: Analyzed clinical study data for regulatory submission and scientific publication. Contributed to patent development in the rare disease field, filing a patent for biomarker/neurodegenerative disease.
Fundraising: Successfully acquired grants and secured funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH).
Medical Knowledge: Evaluated drug efficacy and patient safety, developing pharmaceutical compositions for rare diseases resulting in two clinical trials.
Clinical Study Design and Execution: Designed and executed clinical studies, adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local regulations. Involved in projects from R&D strategy development to presenting the final product to investors, customers, and international communities/agencies.
Startup Involvement: Actively participated in ideation for a new startup, defining R&D team goals, and collaborating with scientists within and outside the functional area.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder 2020 – Present
CRYSTALNEURO LLC Shelton, CT
Enhanced business operations through grant applications, identifying funding sources, and assembling internal teams. Business development.
Led R&D efforts, managed patent files, and focused on neurodegenerative disease aspects.
Developed project management designs, designed experiments (DoE), and conducted preliminary experiments.
Submitted grant applications to the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health for effective neurodegenerative disease diagnostics, age related pathology, and immunology.
Established preliminary data for proof of concept and collaborated with partners at the University of Connecticut and North Texas.
Head of Department of Translational Science/Principal Scientist 2016 – 2022
VANESSA BIOTECH HOLDING INC. Hamden, CT
Business development, communication and collaboration with partner companies. Led the Applied Physiology and Translational Science team, deploying in-depth R&D knowledge for drug discovery.
Designed protocols and interpreted departmental studies, leading to successful submissions to the European Medical Agency and FDA.
Developed diagnostics tests and medicines for rare diseases, cholera, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS), participating in patent submissions.
Spearheaded regulatory affairs in a startup environment, actively involved in Clinical Trials processes.
Established and administered research subdivisions, managing personnel and projects within budget and time constraints.
Facilitated website content development in compliance with existing regulations.
Researcher 2010 – 2012
Energetics Technologies USA LLC Columbia, MO
Managed projects in search of solutions to alternative energy sources, conducting extensive research at an electrochemical laboratory.
Delivered preliminary experimental data on receiving excessive thermal energy, presenting successful results at conferences and to investors.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Research Assistant Professor, 2000-2010
University of Missouri Columbia, MO
Research and teaching in Neuroscience - Neuroplasticity and functional activity of neurons in brainstem and midbrain centers involved in the control of cardiovascular functions. Biomarkers.
Visiting Scientist, Clinical, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Traumatology, Vienna, Austria
Assistant Professor
Kiev Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Completed MIT I - Corp program funded by the National Science Foundation 2021
Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut (ABCT) 2019
EDUCATION
Google Project/Program/Portfolio Management Course Online Program – Certified
Postdoc Training in Neuroscience University of Missouri Columbia, MO
Postdoc Training in Cardiovascular, Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology, NAS of Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine
M.D. (Summa Cum Laude Diploma) National Medical University (Pre-med and Medical School) Kyiv, Ukraine