Farah Ismail

A biochemist with hands-on experience coordinating clinical trials at Chronic Care Center, managing patient screening, data collection, and full compliance across multiple ongoing studies. Served on Novo Nordisk's Global Thalassemia Support Committee, reviewing clinical trial protocols and training materials, and co-authored two research publications on Thalassemia. Comfortable working across several clinical research systems, with a strong focus on accuracy and protocol compliance.

Clinical Research Coordinator at Chronic Care Center (2022-11 – Present)

• Coordinate a minimum of 5 clinical trials involving up to 30 patients, reporting directly to Prof. Ali Taher, a leading researcher in the field, while ensuring full compliance with approved study protocols and regulatory standards.
• Collect data following study protocols, operations manuals, and electronic data capture requirements while consistently maintaining accuracy and integrity across all research documentation.
• Screen patient records, clinical databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective research candidates matching study inclusion criteria, eligibility requirements, and enrollment parameters.
• Maintain strict compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, ethical research standards, and Institutional Review Board submission requirements across all active clinical trials.
• Coordinate daily activities with principal investigators and study sponsors, report adverse events promptly, manage inventory, and improve operational trial methods.

Member - Global Beta-Thalassemia Study Nurses, and Coordinators Support Committee at Novo Nordisk (2024-06 – 2025-12)

• Provided expert advice on Thalassemia standard of care and clinical practice as part of a global multidisciplinary support committee initiative for research.
• Reviewed Phase 3 clinical trial protocols prior to formal submission and contributed valuable input from a clinical care and patient perspective.
• Advised on the development of comprehensive training materials related to Thalassemia patient care and proper clinical trial conduct standards for coordinators.
• Reviewed training material for clinical trials targeting people with Thalassemia and site staff, ensuring content accuracy, clinical relevance, and educational value.
• Collaborated with international experts and researchers to strengthen study design and support consistent implementation of trial protocols across global clinical sites.

Bachelor in Biochemistry – Lebanese University (2022-10)