Physician/Scientist

A physician/scientist with proven skills to lead and execute clinical trials reaching scientific objectives and project goals in a timely manner. Outstanding business acumen and capability to collaborate with scientific and medical experts. I bring forth a learning and improvement mindset, and a strong ability to anticipate and resolve potential study issues.

EDUCATION

St. John’s University, New York, NY 09/2016-09/2020

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran 09/2008-08/2015

Doctor of Medicine

SKILLS

Proven capability to effectively lead clinical trials based on GCP, organizational and federal regulations

Demonstrated ability to establish and cultivate collaborative relationships with scientists and healthcare providers

Deep scientific knowledge and understanding of various therapeutic areas with outstanding ability to master new and complex knowledge promptly

Excellent presentation skills and proven ability to communicate complex scientific context in a succinct way with great attention to detail

High resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments with great focus on constant improvement in daily responsibilities and achievements

Outstanding capability to multitask and prioritize assignments to successfully achieve daily goals with excellent time-management skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with peers and cross-functional team members

Strong strategic decision maker with proven leadership and project management skills

Strong negotiation and effective conflict management skills while maintaining professional maturity

EXPERIENCE

Clinical Research Fellow 07/2019-Present

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), New York, NY

Deliver effective presentations to educate peers, internal and external stakeholders on the latest clinical and research findings in COVID-19 patients, and engage in scientific exchange to improve patient care and outcomes

Conduct scientific exchange with internal and external scientific experts to establish a post-COVID care center delivering interdisciplinary rehabilitation services to COVID-19 survivors with a significant focus on underserved and minority groups

Lead an investigator-initiated research on efficacy of Ofirmev in treating maternal hyperthermia, including performing data management and analysis, successfully meeting company objectives and goals

Collaborate with peers and serve as a scientific resource to healthcare providers to develop and implement an opioid free analgesic pathway protocol resulting in a 20% decrease in inpatient opioid consumption rate at RUMC

Manage a study to investigate the role of oxidative stress and proinflammatory biomarkers in intrapartum maternal fever and adverse neonatal outcomes including developing study timelines

Develop, review and monitor the budget of a clinical trial to investigate the effect of physical therapy and diet modification changes in improving muscle strength and functional capacity in sarcopenic obese cancer survivors

Lead training of new hires, interns and volunteers in fundamentals and regulatory knowledge of clinical trials

Assist in writing manuscripts and publication of scientific data and research findings

Oversee compliance of all performed work with departmental, organizational and federal regulations regarding clinical trials

Support, challenge and ensure optimal performance of the research team based on organizational goals

Graduate Research Assistant 09/2016-07/2020

St. John’s University, New York, NY

Designed and conducted my dissertation research project to study mechanisms of elastic fiber injury in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations by analyzing the histopathological alterations of the lungs in a hamster model of COPD

Investigated the effects of potential agents to inhibit or reduce elastic fiber breakdown in COPD

Analyzed the role of apoptosis and chemotaxis in accelerated loss of lung parenchyma and function in COPD exacerbations

Read recent publications and delivered scientific presentations at weekly seminars and journal clubs on various disease states, emerging therapies, and pioneering research

Ensured scientific integrity and compliance of all performed work with scientific and ethical requirements according to departmental and federal regulations

Presented research findings and participated in effective scientific and medical discussions at American Thoracic Society annual meetings

Proactively engaged in scientific exchange with internal and external professors, scientists and healthcare opinion leaders about research findings and the latest advancements in drug discovery and development

Graduate Teaching Assistant 09/2017-09/2019

St. John’s University, New York, NY

Developed curriculum and designed syllabus for biomedical labs of pharmacy students and ensured scientific excellence at departmental and organizational levels through education, research and partnership with peers and director of laboratories

Instructed students on the practice of pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomics and conduct of clinical research based on GCP guidelines

Trained students on how to analyze, interpret and communicate scientific data, and was recognized for delivering educational materials with integrity, professional maturity, and high quality

Collaborated with supervisors and colleagues to evaluate and analyze student progress, and discuss effective strategies to improve student performance

ER Physician 08/2015-08/2016

Shiraz Medical Center, Shiraz, Iran

Led and guided the medical team in collaboration with other specialists to accurately diagnose medical conditions in a timely manner and provide optimal care for patients

Managed clinical trials in partnership with field medical teams, and performed data analysis to effectively and efficiently meet study goals

Participated in and presented practice and research findings at organizational symposiums and national congresses

Maintained scientific exchange with opinion leaders and kept abreast of the latest scientific and medical developments in the field to improve patient outcomes and identify unmet needs

Provided clinical support and feedback to peers and key decision makers to enhance medical strategies and ensure optimal performance at organizational, departmental and individual levels

CERTIFICATION

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) 04/2020

AWARD

First Place in 5-Minute Thesis Competition St. John’s University 05/2019

PUBLICATIONS

Mehraban S, Gu G, Ma S, Liu X, Turino G, Cantor J. The Proinflammatory Activity of Structurally Altered Elastic Fibers. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. 2020 Aug 13(ja).

Feily A, Mehraban S. Treatment modalities of necrobiosis lipoidica: a concise systematic review. Dermatology reports. 2015 May 21;7(2).

Mehraban S, Feily A. Silymarin in dermatology: A brief review. Pigment Disord. 2014;1:125.

Mehraban S, Feily A. 308nm excimer laser in dermatology. Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences. 2014;5(1):8.

MENTORSHIP

AHHE Mentorship Program 01/2017-06/2017

Received structured mentoring from experienced healthcare leaders to develop excellent problem-solving and effective interpersonal skills

Shadowed MSLs, scientists, regulatory affairs specialists in a large pharmaceutical company to understand clinical trial design and critical evaluation of scientific and clinical data

Attended workshops and industry events to improve leadership, communication and presentation skills

Presented on the importance of digital health in the healthcare industry to pharmaceutical representatives and healthcare providers, and was acknowledged for outstanding presentation skills

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