Dr Sharmin Bala
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
- (MBBS, MD, PhD)
- Enthusiastic, diligent medical researcher
- Expertise in preparing HDEC ethics approval applications for clinical trials
- Sound knowledge of clinical drug development
- Ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate complex scientific and clinical data
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in writing scientific publications
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Trials Start up Activities Associate
New Zealand Clinical Research
Christchurch, NZ
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared documents for Ethics approval of 25 clinical trials (participant information sheets and consent forms, data and tissue management plan, advertising documents, and related documents).
- Prepared budget, participant reimbursement, and study reports for trials.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Assistant Research Fellow
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked on a research grant funded by Brain Research New Zealand
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
Research Associate
Langvita
Christchurch, NZ
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Worked with a Geriatrician, Dr Hamish Jamieson
- Performed a literature review for the book titled ‘Aging’
- Wrote research papers, reports and summaries regarding aging, dementia, and medication prescription
- Maintained and protected electronic databases
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions
Professional Practice Fellow
Dunedin School Of Medicine, University Of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Tutored 2nd year Early Professional Experience module and the 3rd year Case Integration module for medical students
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
Clinical Pharmacologist
Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre
Mumbai, India
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Piloted Hospital Clinical Research
- Headed the Hospital Pharmacovigilance Program
- Served as the principal member of the Infection Control Committee
- Led the Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Resident Medical Officer
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute
Mumbai, India
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked in various departments under many reputed doctors and had the opportunity to learn first- hand about the latest medical practices and innovations adopted in a tertiary hospital
Education
PhD - Medicine
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12.2020
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Clinical Pharmacology
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Maharashtra, India06.2015
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) -
Pravara Institute of Health Sciences
Maharashtra, India01.2011
Skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Good multi-tasking, decision making, project management, and organizational skills
- Flair for clinical research
- Able to foster good interpersonal relationships through collaboration
- Knowledge and certification of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical drug development
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Doctoral Scholarship and Publishing Bursary-University of Otago, NZ
- Recipient of the Hope Foundation for Research in Aging– Hope Selwyn Foundation, NZ
- Recipient of travel grants for presenting my research work at national and international conferences
- This is the link to the media release of my research article: https://www.otago.ac.nz/healthsciences/news/news/otago700813.html
- Link to my recent publications in international peer-reviewed journals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=sharmin+bala
Webpage
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sharmin-bala/
Timeline
Clinical Trials Start up Activities Associate
New Zealand Clinical Research
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Research Fellow
University of Otago
11.2020 - 06.2021
Professional Practice Fellow
Dunedin School Of Medicine, University Of Otago
02.2020 - 10.2020
Research Associate
Langvita
09.2019 - 06.2021
Clinical Pharmacologist
Sir H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre
09.2015 - 03.2017
Resident Medical Officer
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute
02.2012 - 06.2012
PhD - Medicine
University of Otago
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Clinical Pharmacology
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) -
Pravara Institute of Health Sciences
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