Clinical Research Coordinator I-Dr. Li Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Program for Asian Americans and Other Minority Groups

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Roles & Responsibilities: 

At the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Program for Asian Americans and Other Minority Groups, led by Dr. Clara Li, at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, assists clinical studies sponsored by the NIH and industry. The goals are to develop new ways to detect, diagnose, treat, and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia (AD/ADRD) in older Asian Americans and other minority groups.  The research program offers a comprehensive research evaluation primarily for older Asian Americans who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, or English. The evaluation includes a clinical interview and medical exam by a study physician specializing in memory problems, an assessment of memory and other thinking abilities, and a research blood draw. The evaluation also includes an annual follow-up visit. In addition, there are neuroimaging and biomarker studies aiming to examine the biological basis of memory and other thinking challenges in Asian American older adults. The program also conducts intervention studies for AD/ADRD in older Asian Americans. 

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will be expected to lead and independently complete daily activities of clinical research studies, as determined by the PI and other leadership in the lab. The CRC I will work closely with the lab leadership to report project updates and next steps.

• Collects and records study data. Inputs all information into database.
• Obtains informed consent under minimal supervision of the investigator(s) and educates participants regarding study requirements.
• Assists in the activities related to clinical research studies including but not limited to: answering phone calls, screening participants for eligibility, registering subjects with sponsoring agency, administering lifestyle questionnaires.
• Assists in preparing grant applications, IRB/GCO for submission and filings.
• Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with hospital procedures. Ensures accurate and complete compilation of subject data through chart reviews.
• Secures, delivers and ships clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
• Prepares for monitoring visits.
• Performs other related duties.

• Master’s degree in Psychology and/or other STEM-related field Prior work/internship experience in hospital/clinic/research setting Note: Prior human subjects research experience is a plus

 

 

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