Neurological Clinical Research Institute at MGH, Boston, MA January 2012 to December 2014
Academic clinical research organization experienced in developing, facilitating, and conducting multicenter clinical trials in
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other neurological diseases.
Clinical Project Manager II (July 2014 to December 2014)
Clinical Project Manager I (January 2012 to June 2014)
Managed all aspects of study start up and conduct of 6 investigator-initiated, multicenter, phase II clinical trials
sponsored by industry and foundations (NCT01733407, NCT01884571, NCT01849770, NCT01282242, NCT01806857, and
NCT02258152). Led 3 multidisciplinary, in-house project teams (staff 10+) including biostatisticians, data managers,
assistant project managers, and administrative assistants.
Designed subject diary for Mexiletine Study (NCT01849770) leading to positive results and manuscript
publication in Neurology journal.
Led first Parkinson’s Study Group (PSG) study (SYNAPSE NCT02258152), which increased visibility of NCRI.
Successfully managed implementation of study protocols, study monitoring, and data management processes
including site initiation and interim monitoring visits, database development, and database lock.
Held positions with increasing leadership as a result of exceeding performance expectations related to site
engagement, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
The Hollenberg Laboratory at BWH, Boston, MA November 2005 to December 2012
Academic clinical research laboratory dedicated to conducting site-level clinical trials in Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus.
Senior Research Laboratory Manager (April 2008 to December 2012)
Clinical Research Coordinator (November 2005 to March 2008)
Led 2 multidisciplinary teams in productive clinical research efforts while providing oversight, technical expertise, and
professional development guidance. Supervised 2 in-house project teams (staff 7+; 6 direct reports) in the planning,
conduct, control, and close out of two phase II, industry-sponsored trials (NCT00518765 and NCT01217736) and 1
investigator-initiated trial.
Hired 3 staff including 2 clinical research coordinators and 1 research nurse.
Successfully implemented trainings for staff on study protocols and ICH GCP/GLP through in-service trainings,
one-on-one in-person meetings, and in-house written communications.
Properly stored and shipped samples for analysis to outside laboratories in compliance with IATA UN 3373.
Held positions with increasing leadership as a result of exceeding performance expectations related to staff
engagement, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
Northeastern University, Boston, MA December 2011 to Present
Program of MS in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices offers students the opportunity to meet their career
goals in the fields of regulatory affairs – such as operational and strategic regulatory affairs, clinical regulatory affairs, and regulatory
compliance.
Adjunct Lecturer (December 2011 to Present)
Lecturer both on-ground and online for core and elective courses in the program including: BTC 6210: Human
Experimentation: Methodological Issues Fundamental to Clinical Trials, BTC 6211: Validation and Auditing of Clinical
Trials, and BTC 6213: Clinical Trial Design and Optimization.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
Master of Science (MS), Project Management (specialization in clinical trial design) – Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Neuroscience and Spanish – Bates College
Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP)
Partners in Excellence Award, Neurology Clinical Research Team, MGH
ABSTRACTS & PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Gerhold, K., Knox, A.S., Kleckner, N.W. (2005) Cloning and localization of excitatory glutamate receptors from the central
nervous system of Helisoma trivolvis. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr., 486.12 (Nov. 2005). Also presented at the Maine Biomedical
Sciences Symposium at MDIBL in May, 2005.