Nikita A. Umale

• Transitioned to a role managing and mentoring a team of 9-10 juniors RAs, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
• Working directly under research manager and director of research to ensure smooth functioning of the research department.
• Demonstrated adaptability by switching seamlessly between multiple projects as needed while prioritizing tasks accordingly without compromising on quality standards.
• Championed adherence to ethical guidelines, ensuring all studies were conducted responsibly and transparently.
• Prioritized projects and assignments assigned by mentor and leadership to complete research objectives on time.
• Developed logical techniques to resolve process problems and improve research work.
• Optimized research protocols, leading to increased accuracy and reliability of results.
• Lead RA for the following studies facilitating study set-up, launching and ensuring consistent enrollment rates.

Abbott LANER-HF - This is diagnostic assay validation study to evaluate the performance of an NT-proBNP assay developed by Abbott.

PREVENT II - This public health surveillance project to learn about vaccine effectiveness among healthcare professionals. This was a sequelae to the original PREVENT study which resulted in a publication in the NEJM.

LabClasp - This was a diagnostic assay validation study to evaluate Labclasp's (developed by Cambridge Medical Technologies) ability to estimate blood lactate.

• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Managed lab resources effectively, maintaining adequate inventory levels and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Maintained detailed records of study progress for easy reference during audits or future analyses.
• Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
• Lead RA for the following studies facilitating study set-up, launching and ensuring consistent enrollment rates:

ACTIV-1 IM - Phase 3 RCT evaluating multiple immune modulators for patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 infection.

Novartis MAS825 - Phase 2 RCT studying safety and efficacy of MAS825 in patients with COVID-19 infection.

EMPallA - This was a RCT to compare effectiveness of two distinct palliative care models in patients serious life limiting illnesses.

Sonde - This prospective case-control study examined whether respiratory responsive vocal biomarkers responded to COVID-19 infection status and disease severity.

Visby - This was device validation study evaluating the influence of the Visby COVID PCR device on the workflow and efficiency of ED.

• Worked directly under a psychiatrist to recruit patients into a study exploring microaggressions in African- Americans with low socio-economic status.
• Conducted voice recorded study interviews with participants which involved discussing about sensitive topics of economic status, drug abuse and mental health.
• Transcribed participant interviews to prepare for qualitative data collection and analyses.
• Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.

• Assisted with day-to-day operations of the nursing home, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Performing daily medical rounds of patients admitted overnight and ensuring follow through of orders/instructions of the senior physicians.
• Attending outpatient clinic and perform minor medical procedures if required.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.