research assistant clinical research coordinator Data analysis

Neelam Nishad, BDS, MPH

Boston, MA 857-***-**** *******@**.*** Open to Relocate

SUMMARY

Clinical Research Coordinator with nearly +2 years of combined academic and field experience in IRB submissions, GCP-compliant trial support, and data analysis using SAS and REDCap. Strong foundation in patient-facing research and predictive modeling. TECHNICAL & CORE SKILLS

Clinical Research: Patient enrollment & follow-up, informed consent, SAE reporting, protocol deviation tracking, IRB submissions, GCP compliance

Data Management & Tools: Redcap, SAS, Microsoft Excel, clinical data cleaning, query resolution, QC, protocol-based data collection

Communication & Coordination: Cross-functional collaboration, patient-facing interactions, site coordination, regulatory correspondence, report & abstract writing, Equity focused. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Boston Medical Center Clinical Research Coordinator (Part-Time) Boston, MA Jan 2024 – July 2024

• Coordinated a sponsor-funded HPV Vaccine Immunogenicity Trial, managing data collection, visit tracking, and biospecimen scheduling.

• Ensured protocol adherence and regulatory compliance using GCP-aligned systems and workflows.

• Managed recruitment and budgeting workflows, achieving 85% visit adherence and improving participant retention.

• Performed REDCap-based data entry, query resolution, source data verification, and SAE reporting. Justice Health Initiative Research Development Associate (internship) Boston, MA Jul 2024 – Dec 2025

• Supported grant proposals for pediatric rare disease initiatives through landscape research and data compilation.

• Built and maintained a centralized grant tracking database to streamline deadlines, funder requirements, and deliverables.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with staff to align grant content with programmatic goals. Boston University School of Public Health Research Assistant Department of Global Health (Part - Time) Boston, MA Jan 2025 – May 2025

• Conducted publication-multivariable ready shell tables logistic and regression Alagged data on a inconsistencies, 108,000-record improving TB dataset model from accuracy a Ukraine and cohort reducing study; outliers created by 12%

• Built logistic regression models to identify key risk factors, supporting publication efforts.

• Cleaned and managed study data for reporting, ensuring statistical accuracy.

• Worked under PI guidance to interpret findings and align with public health goals. Public Health Department – MCGM (India) Clinical Research Coordinator / Assistant Medical officer Mumbai, India Sep 2020 – Mar 2022

• Recruited and consented approximately 200 participants for multi-site tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 studies in partnership with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

• Assisted with submissions to Institutional Ethics Committees (equivalent to IRBs) and ensured adherence to study protocols and local regulations

• Collected and managed clinical data and biospecimens for 2 studies, maintaining regulatory documentation and supporting quality assurance efforts

• Coordinated with MCGM and ICMR teams to align research activities with public health priorities

• Provided education and support to participants from diverse literacy backgrounds, contributing to improved engagement and retention

EDUCATION

Boston University School of Public Health Sep 2023 – May 2025 Master of Public Health, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Dr. DY Patil Dental College May 2014 – May 2018

Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Mumbai, India

CERTIFICATIONS

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – ALISON Apr 2025

• HIPAA & Research Data Security – CITI Program Nov 2024

• Biomedical Research Certificate – CITI Program Nov 2024

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