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Sarah Yasmin

@sarahyasmin

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Clinical research associate with expertise in neuropsychology and compliance.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values innovation and offers growth opportunities in clinical research.

I am a dedicated clinical research associate with over three years of experience in university and hospital settings. My journey in clinical research has equipped me with a robust understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics, and regulatory compliance. I have successfully contributed to various studies, including a Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating innovative treatments for advanced breast cancer. My proactive approach and strong communication skills have allowed me to effectively liaise between sponsors and clinical operations teams, ensuring adherence to protocols and timely data management.

At Bruyère Research Institute, I played a pivotal role in researching cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, where I was responsible for participant recruitment and conducting cognitive assessments. My technical skills in EEG data analysis and experience with clinical trial management systems have further enhanced my ability to support complex research initiatives. I am passionate about advancing clinical research and committed to improving patient outcomes through rigorous scientific inquiry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clinical Research Associate Intern

Current

Pfizer

Feb 2025 - Present (7 months)

Supported Phase I/II clinical trials for Gedatolisib, a PI3K/mTOR inhibitor, for advanced breast cancer. Monitored site performance through remote visits, ensuring timely data entry and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Clinical Trials GCP Oncology Regulatory Compliance Data Management Pharmacovigilance CTMS ETMF Monitoring Protocol Amendments

Current

Research Assistant II & Back-up Research Coordinator

Current

Bruyère Research Institute

May 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Assisted in studies monitoring brain health in aging and predicting cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease. Recruited participants, conducted cognitive batteries, and used MEDITECH and REDCap for data entry.

Clinical Research EEG Matlab REDCap Meditech IATA Patient Recruitment SOPs

Research Assistant

University of Ottawa and CHEO

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Assisted in a study examining brain states to predict individual differences in perceptual learning using event-related brain potentials (ERPs). Recruited study participants and managed Ethics/Regulatory submissions.

Clinical Trials ERP Patient Recruitment Ethics Submissions Regulatory Affairs Data Processing Collaboration literature review

Research Assistant

NEXX Consultants

Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 (10 months)

Integrated risk-management methods into planning and creating budgets for several departments. Developed financial risk models using AC Risk software and created advanced SQL databases.

Risk Management Financial Modeling SQL Java JavaScript Budgeting Data Analysis Regulatory Compliance Research Excel

Research Assistant

University of Ottawa

Sep 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Assisted in a study exploring the effects on physicians and nurses after performing euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. Performed a meta-review of documentation and organized raw data into usable formats.

Meta Analysis Excel SPSS ANOVA literature review Qualitative Research Academic & Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Social Science, Psychology

2019 - 2023

Learned the pure-science fundamentals of psychology with a focus on the biological, chemical, and cognitive factors of human and animal behavior. Additionally, I learned database creation, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, security, distributed computing, and algorithm design.