Years of Research Experience
Dr Ashumeet Kajal
Clinical Research Manager
Kharar (SAS Nagar),Punjab
Summary
I am a dedicated and experienced clinical research coordinator with 8 years of research experience and am passionate about joining a well-established and professional research organization that will challenge me and enable me to utilize my education, skills, and prior experiences in a way that will be mutually beneficial to humanity and the healthcare structure. I believe that learning is a never-ending process, and my biggest priority will be to maximize my knowledge base and other key characteristics to attain research objectives with honesty and ethics.
Overview
8
8
1
1
Year of Academic Experience as External Examiner
Work History
Senior Research Co-Ordinator/Clinical Research Manager
Clinocare CR Clinical Research Organization
07.2022 - Current
- Determining and monitoring research-related strategies, plans among various sites in Punjab region designated to ensure compliance with the organization's policies and standard procedures.
- Conducting feasibility of sites and procedures for the initiation of research projects.
- Monitoring the cost-effectiveness of research and development activities.
- Coordinating research-related activities with investigators and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities.
- Organizing meetings for discussion of research and development policies and providing advice for the benefit of the organization.
- Conducted initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits to verify study procedures, regulatory documents, and data completion.
- Monitored the safety of human subjects and oversaw consent procedures to comply with local and federal regulations.
- Worked as Clinical Research Associate with ResApp Health Limited, Australia (Sponsor), on a project entitled "A Pilot Study for the Collection of Vocalized Individual Digital Cough Sounds from Patients with Suspected COVID-19 in India."
IEC Administrator/ Research Co-Ordinator
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
03.2021 - 07.2022
- 1.5 Years
- Review of new research applications for consistency, completeness, and compliance with regulations and institutional guidelines prior to convening an Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) review.
- Providing necessary administrative support for IEC-related activities to the Member Secretary, IEC
- Organizing IEC meetings regularly, preparing the agenda, and drafting minutes of the meetings.
- Corresponding with the IEC members, external experts, and investigators on all IEC-related matters.
Senior Research Fellow
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
03.2017 - 03.2021
- 4 Years
- Coordinated with all Medical Officers and State TB Officers of 17 Directly Observed Treatment-Short Course (DOTS) Centers with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP Guidelines) for trial related queries.
- Capable of managing budget-related project tasks and teamwork.
- Able to handle multiple assignments under intense pressure and meet deadlines consistently.
- Managing Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, Study and Site Management, Good Clinical Practice Compliance, Serious Adverse Event Identification and Reporting, Data Management, including electronic data entry, and Data Sources (Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Attended relevant meetings related to the research project or related activities, such as meetings pertaining to Serious Adverse Events and timely submission of trial-related paperwork to the Ethics Committee.
- Recruitment and enrollment of project participants in accordance with research protocol.
- Coordinating with the laboratory for sampling and other related procedures of research trial.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research
03.2016 - 03.2017
- 1 Year
- Recruitment and enrollment of project participants in accordance with protocol,
- Communicating with the participants, project staff, and sponsor
- Coordinating with the laboratory for sampling and other related procedures
- Maintaining documentation and electronic data capture in the software provided by the sponsor
Dentist
MAHESH HOSPITAL
04.2009 - 03.2015
- 6 Years
- Counseling patients and encouraging them to opt preventive measures
- Organized dental camps in schools and villages
- Implemented effective treatment options and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Coordinating with hospital staff and other dentists for various procedures and guidance.
- Maintaining records of all patients visiting the clinic and analyzing their data for a better treatment outcome
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Research
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar, Punjab2017
Bachelors of Dental Surgery -
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Faridkot, Punjab2008
Higher Secondary -
Central Board of Secondary Education
New Delhi2003
Secondary -
Central Board of Secondary Education
New Delhi2001
Skills
- Epidemiological - Community Based Clinical Trial Management / Coordination / Data Collection
- Database / Team Work / Time Management
- Patient Recruitment / Informed Consent / Protocol Compliance / Risk Management / Multiple Project Management
- Institutional Ethics Committee Meetings / Registration / Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance / Research Ethics / Good Clinical Practice Regulations / Administrative Work
- Site Monitoring / Site Selection / Close Out Visit / Attention to Detail
Certifications
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Australia under the RET Program (WAHTN) and NIDA Clinical Trial Network GCP Certification India.
- 1st Satellite Conference in Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, and Medical Writing, organized by ISCR at Chandigarh (November 26–28, 2015).
- Understanding clinical research: Behind the statistics, University of Cape Town (e-Certification).
- Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials : Johns Hopkins University, USA (Online Course), September 17, 2021.
- Training program/FFDP on First Hand Experience on SPSS Introductory Module (6–12 November, 2022) organized by Research Foundation of India and RFI- CARE.
- Certificate of participation in a 5-day online Faculty Development Program by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh University, in collaboration with the Punjab Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023).
- Basic Life Support Certificate 2023 (CPD-certified)
Publication
DOI:
https://bit.ly/DOI_drashumeetk
ORCID: 0000-0002-0635-4227
https://bit.ly/ORCID_ashumeetk
Prevention of relapse in Drug Sensitive Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients with and without Vitamin D3 supplementation: A double blinded randomized control clinical trial.
SinhaS, Thukral H, Shareef I, DesaiD, Singh B, DasBK, DhooriaS, SarinR, SinglaR, MeenaSK, PandeyRM, PandeyS, BeheraD, Sethi S, Kajal A , Yadav R, Aggarwal AN, BhadadaS
Languages
Punjabi
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Research Co-Ordinator/Clinical Research Manager
Clinocare CR Clinical Research Organization
07.2022 - Current
IEC Administrator/ Research Co-Ordinator
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
03.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Research Fellow
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
03.2017 - 03.2021
Clinical Research Coordinator
Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research
03.2016 - 03.2017
Dentist
MAHESH HOSPITAL
04.2009 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Clinical Research
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
Bachelors of Dental Surgery -
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Higher Secondary -
Central Board of Secondary Education
Secondary -
Central Board of Secondary Education
Life member of IAMBSS (Integrated Association of Medical, Basic and Social Scientists) INDIA
( Membership No. IAMBSS/LM/080 from July,2020)
Projects
1. Title: Prevalence, Control, and Risk Factors of Diabetes in Community Residents of Tricity.
Thesis (MSc In Clinical Research)
2. Title: A cross-sectional, clinico-epidemiological , multicenter study to determine the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and thyroid dysfunction in patients with metabolic syndrome, visiting the endocrinology and gastroenterology/hepatology outpatient departments of multi-center health care centers in India.
3. Title: Prevention of relapse in drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis patients with and without vitamin D3 supplementation: A double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial.
Membership
Life member of IAMBSS (Integrated Association of Medical, Basic and Social Scientists) INDIA
(Membership No. IAMBSS/LM/080 from July,2020)
Achievements
- 16th PGI-AIIMS Current Perspective in Liver Diseases (CPLD)-2016, Certificate of Participation as a Delegate, November 2016.
- Back to Basics: Building Statistical Literacy for e-Certification (participated as a moderator)
- Virtual Workshop: 14th Annual Short Course in Clinical Research Methodology for 4 Days by Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, October 2021
- External Examiner, Chitkara University Rajpura, Punjab, INDIA
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