Clinical Research Certified Medical

ARRA GOUTHAM

*****@***********.*******.*** Ph.no: +1-856-***-**** linkedin.com/in/dr-goutham-kumar-arra-712a78213\ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

HEALTHCARE SCIENTIST Clinical Research & Medical Writing M.S. Biomedical Sciences candidate (Rutgers) and internationally trained dentist transitioning to clinical-research roles. 5+ years designing and coordinating IRB-approved studies in oral oncology, salivary gland pathology, and Alzheimer’s-linked oral biomarkers; led remote recruitment of 200+ participants, managed REDCap/EDC workflows, and ensured GCP/FDA compliance. Hands-on clinical background in restorative and endodontic procedures informs protocol development and biomaterial validation. Certified Medical Writer (CMW, Henry Harvin, Cert. 1081/HH/2196, July 2025) and trained in pharmacovigilance (Henry Harvin, 2025), adept at authoring regulatory documents, safety reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Proven collaborator with biostatisticians, clinicians, and regulatory teams to translate bench findings into patient-centered, tech-enabled health solutions. Targeting Clinical Coordinator, Research Scientist, Research Associate, or Assistant Scientist positions to advance precision medicine and population-health initiatives. CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Clinical Expertise/ Patient Care: Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, Endodontics, Restorative dentistry, Surgical extractions, Laser dentistry, Prosthodontics, Treatment Planning, Patient Education, Pain Management, Post-op Care, Pediatric Dentistry

• Research Proficiency: Microbiome Research, Qualitative Methods, Biostatistics (basic), Survey Design

• Digital Health: Remote Recruitment, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Therapeutics

• Technical Skills: Radiography, Sterilization, X-ray Processing, Digital Record-Keeping, OSHA/CDC Protocols, Chairside Blood Glucose & CBC Testing, Phlebotomy

• Academic & Soft Skills: Teaching and Scientific writing

• Tools: Microsoft Office, PubMed, Scopus,

• Language skills: English (Fluent), Hindi (Advance), Telugu (Native) EDUCATION: M.S. Biomedical Sciences at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences - GPA: 3.75 Expected Graduation: May 2026 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS): 4+1year internship; Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences — GPA: 3.67 (WES Evaluated) Academics: SEP 2018 –JAN 2023 CERTIFICATIONS:

• CITI Certifications (2025): Informed Consent, Biomedical & Clinical Research, RCR, Clinical Trial Billing, Mental Health in Healthcare, Research Admin Ethics

• AALAS Animal Science Training (Rutgers-2025): Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Gerbils; Biosafety & Experimental Design

• Rutgers Environmental Health & Safety Certification: Lab Safety, RTK-HAZCOM, Chemical Hygiene, Biosafety, Bloodborne Pathogens

• Certified Medical Writer (CMW) – Henry Harvin Education Certificate No. 1081/HH/2196 Dated: July 7, 2025

• Pharmacovigilance Training Course – Henry Harvin Education Certificate URL: Click Here Completed 2025

• Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR – Certified 2025

THESIS RESEARCH (ONGOING)

Oral Biology Laboratory, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine – Newark, Nj Title: Exploring the Gut-Oral Microbiome Link in Alzheimer’s Patients Using Fecal Biome Analysis Duration: May 2025 – Present

• Isolating microbial genomes from fecal samples of Alzheimer’s patients to investigate the relationship between gut dysbiosis and neurodegenerative disease progression.

• Conducting bioinformatic profiling of microbial communities and analyzing inflammatory biomarkers to study mechanisms along the oral-gut-brain axis CLINICAL RESEARCH INNOVATION INTERN

Healthcare Innovation and Technology Lab (HITLAB), New York, NY (Remote) l June 2025 – Present

• Supporting digital health initiatives in Alzheimer's research through outreach, neurology/gerontology engagement, and clinical recruitment for study participation.

• Managing partnership development via strategic healthcare communication while completing structured modules in digital health systems and public health innovation.

• Gaining hands-on experience in clinical study operations, stakeholder engagement, and digital therapeutics, with performance-based incentives for successful partnerships. RESEARCHER ORAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT IN INTERNSHIP

• Led a 3-month intervention across rural regions, reaching 1,200+ individuals; developed multilingual pre/post surveys revealing a 35% improvement in oral hygiene knowledge

• Delivered 10+ workshops tailored to low-literacy communities as part of public health dentistry outreach ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND SEMINAR

• Lead the group project of 6 members on ORAL HEALTH AND OVERALL, HEALTH with 100% Results of project

• Presented seminars on Obstructive Apnea and Probiotics Nutrition in National Conference 2023 SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

• "Secretory Carcinoma of Salivary Glands," IJDSIR, Apr 2024 — Cited in 2 ongoing research studies

• "Detection of Micro metastasis in Oral Cancer," IJDSIR, Aug 2024 — Featured in a poster session at KIDS DCD CONFERENCE

• "Applied Kinesiology in Dentistry," IJDSIR, Aug 2024

• "Transient Facial Paralysis after Faulty Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block," DENTREACH, Aug 2024

• "Tooth Reimplantation" – Published in DENTREACH

ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE (CLINICAL + GENERAL)

• As a clinician, explained treatment plans to patients, scheduled consultations, and managed case flow to ensure personalized, timely care with 100% patient satisfaction.

• Led interdisciplinary case development, improved clinic efficiency by 50%, and organized school-collaborated dental health camps to boost outreach and new case inflow. LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

• State General Secretary, All India Dental Students Association (2022–Present) — Represented 10,000+ dental students across Telangana

• Volunteer Coordinator, Charumathi Foundation (2018–2024) — Managed over 30 volunteers and organized 20+ health camps and Organised camps for National Oral Health Day, reaching over 500 individuals annually

• Led dental camps at Community and NCC schools, providing screenings, fluoride treatments for 900+ individuals, health education, and handling logistics, staff, and reporting. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• National Healthcare Award, Medical Education Category – Delhi, Jul 2023

• Wakeup Telangana Award, Dental Leadership Development – Hyderabad, Jun 2023

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