RABIA RAHEEL
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www.linkedin.com/in/rabia-raheel-RR
PROFILE
More than 5 years’ clinical and research experience in applied research methods and practices strong understanding of clinical research methodology, working with multi-disciplinary research items
International Conference on Harmonization Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP), TCP-2 and Biomedical Research Ethics Certification
Ensured clinical trials were conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ICH-GCP, and all applicable regulatory requirements
Prepared presentations, reports, abstracts and manuscripts for peer-reviewed scientific journals
Accurately and efficiently collected, entered, reviewed, and managed data
Completed literature reviews for three independent studies
Excellent research and administrative skills
Proven ability to effectively communicate with research participants and stakeholders
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), End Note, SPSS, eCRFs (Electronic Case Report Forms), Gmail
CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Associate Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Aga Khan University Hospital - Karachi, Pakistan
Managed double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized study on antibiotic in miscarriage surgery (AIMS) trial
Demonstrated efficiency and flexibility in working at three different clinic sites as needed to meet research department and staffing needs and data collection (including data entry, checking, and managing research data)
Prepared updates and progress reports for the Principal Investigator and study team
Assisted in the preparation of submissions, amendments and renewals to various Research Ethics Boards where required
Screened subjects from daily clinical schedule, obtained informed consent, conducted interviews and recruited approximately 150 subjects for the study
Ensured that all SAEs /AEs were identified, properly documented and reported
Clinical Research Associate Jul 2009 – Jul 2014
Center for Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCD) - Karachi, Pakistan
Monitored case control studies on stroke, myocardial infarction and heart failure
Assisting with preparation of reports, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts
Executed and supervised three clinical research studies at a time, from recruitment of subjects to end of study
Reviewed participant eligibility and documentation of informed consent
Assisted in the design and execution of programs that contributed to a 15% growth of the trial within one fiscal year
Supported knowledge dissemination activities through the preparation of grant proposals, research presentations and posters, project summaries and manuscripts for publication
Initiated the design of in-hospital workshop for 25-30 ancillary staff to help them understand the ways of preventing Hepatitis B & C by proper disposal of hospital waste
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resident & Administrative Support (Volunteer) Oct 2019 – Dec 2019
Matthew House Ottawa - Ottawa, Ontario
Interviewed residents and assisted them with completing intake and medical forms, asked appropriate questions to collect relevant information
Maintained strict resident confidentiality in all documentation
Professionally communicated with residents, donors, staff, and other stakeholders
Reviewed documentation and daily reports, evaluated and prioritized responsibilities for each day and planned the day accordingly,prepared materials for presentations
Managed the office independently, ensuring smooth operations. Responsibilities included collecting resident information, database input, filing, photocopying, scanning, sending mailings, and responding to inquiries
Served and cared for residents who were newcomers to Canada and had socio-economic, physical, and mental health needs
Sonologist Oct 2016 – Sept 2018
Samdani Hospital – Karachi, Pakistan
Examined patients and recorded the medical histories
Assumed responsibility for safety and wellbeing of the patients in sonology department
Conducted frequent workshops and delivered lectures to general population
EDUCATION
Applied Clinical Research (Online) September 2019-Current
McMaster University - Hamilton, Canada
Clinical Research Professional Development Program (CCRP) 2012
Kriger Research Center - Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) 2005
Dow University of Health Sciences - Karachi, Pakistan
Canadian Medical Equivalency: Doctor of Medicine
TRAININGS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Addiction Care and Treatment, University of British Columbia Jan 2020
Motivational Interviewing (MI), Canadian Mental Health Association Nov 2019
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), Canadian Mental Health Association Nov 2019
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute, Ontario Oct 2019
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving
Humans Course on Research Ethics, Canadian Institutes of Health Research Sept 2019
The Biomedical Research Ethics, CITI Program, USA Sept 2019
Good Clinical Practice (GCP), CITI Program, USA Sept 2019
Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED, St John Ambulance, Ottawa Sept 2019
Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada Sept 2019
PUBLICATIONS
Tanya Keenan, Wei Zhao, Rabia Raheel, et al. Causal assessment of serum urate levels in cardio-metabolic diseases through a Mendelian randomization study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vol. 67, No.4, 2016.
Ismail H, Rafiq S, Raheel R., et al. Assessing the role of education in adult women's knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus and human papillomavirus vaccine. Journal of Ayub dical College Abbottabad. Jan-Mar; 29(1):128-131, 2017