Shabeen Xec
research assistant
Toledo
Summary
Research professional with an MSc in Applied Neuropsychology and experience in neuropsychological testing, clinical coordination, and cognitive aging research.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Technician/Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
04.2024 - 04.2025
Research Program on Cognition and Neuromodulation Based Interventions (RP-CNBI) & Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (MADRC)
- Began as Research Technician at RP-CNBI; from September 2024, also served as Research Coordinator at MADC, dividing time between both sites.
- Administered neuropsychological test batteries for the STIM, UM-MAP, and Kessler studies.
- Recruited, screened, consented, and scheduled participants in accordance with study protocols.
- Coordinated participant visits and managed compensation; conducted data entry and tracking using REDCap.
- Performed data cleaning for the STIM study using REDCap.
- Trained in video-validated administration of the UDSv3 battery (V-Cog study).
Education
Master of Science - Applied Neuropsychology
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom 09.2017 - 09.2018
Skills
Neuropsychological testing
Participant recruitment
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Bilingual in English and Hindi
Independent Judgement
Supervision & Leadership
Cultural sensitivity
Accomplishments
- Elected General Secretary, Student Council, Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women (2015–2016)
- Awarded "Most Responsible Student", Carmel College (2016)
- Secured 9th rank at Goa University for the Third Year B.A. Examination (April 2016)
- Scored the highest marks in B.A. at Carmel College in the T.Y.B.A. Examination (April 2016)
- Elected Cultural Secretary, Student Council, Carmel Higher Secondary School (2012–2013)
- Ranked 3rd in the state of Goa and 1st at Carmel Higher Secondary School in the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (March 2013)
- Guest Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Carmel College (2019–2021): Delivered lectures on Neuroplasticity, Gut-Brain Axis, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Disorders to undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Invited Speaker, Manovikas English Medium School PTA (Sept 2019): Spoke on the importance of enriched environments in early childhood development
Timeline
Research Technician/Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Michigan
04.2024 - 04.2025
Master of Science - Applied Neuropsychology
University of Bristol
09.2017 - 09.2018