Barbara Djan

Detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator and Biomedical Sciences graduate with 4+ years of experience supporting NIH and sponsor-led clinical trials. Skilled in participant recruitment and consent, protocol-specific assessments, electronic data capture, and regulatory compliance. Hands-on laboratory training in Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and aseptic technique. Committed to advancing health equity and translational research.

Clinical Research Coordinator - Columbia University Medical Center - New York, NY

(2023-02 - 2025-04)

• Managed 11 concurrent NIH and sponsor-led clinical trials and registries in patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Asthma, ensuring full regulatory and protocol compliance.
• Conducted participant screening, eligibility evaluation, written and verbal informed consent, and IRB-compliant enrollment procedures.
• Performed protocol-specific clinical assessments including vital signs, ECG, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), sweat chloride tests, and collection of blood, urine, and sputum specimens.
• Utilized electronic data capture (EDC) systems and research software for data management, entry, and quality review.
• Administered validated questionnaires and coordinated study visit scheduling and participant follow-up.

Medical Scribe & Phlebotomist - CityMD Urgent Care - New York, NY

(2021-06 - 2023-02)

• Partnered with providers to support patient care delivery, including taking medical histories, recording vital signs, and performing phlebotomy, EKG, and wound care procedures.
• Facilitated diagnostic imaging orders (CT, MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound) and coordinated specialist referrals.
• Accurately documented history, physical examination findings, laboratory results, and care plans using electronic health record (EHR) software.

Research Assistant - New York University - New York, NY

(2020-03 - 2021-03)

• Contributed to the DETER project, investigating human behavioral patterns related to destination selection and touch-based interactions in public environments during and after COVID-19.
• Collected and analyzed observational data from public transit and accommodations; authored research reports summarizing findings.
• Developed, executed, and refined research protocols; implemented methodological improvements to strengthen data validity.

Research Assistant (Summer Intern) - Columbia University - New York, NY

(2020-06 - 2020-08)

• Supported psychological sciences research through literature reviews, survey design, and statistical analyses.
• Applied R programming language for large dataset cleaning, analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Formulated and conducted experiments, performed data collection, and interpreted results against psychological hypotheses.

Research Assistant - NYU mHealth Lab - New York, NY

(2019-09 - 2020-01)

• Contributed to the MapMob project generating dynamic neighborhood boundary maps reflecting built and sociocultural community characteristics.
• Analyzed survey data, prepared fact-sheet summaries, and managed a research participant database.
• Updated project website content, prepared progress reports, and monitored project budget.

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences - New York Medical College (2026-08)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Chemistry - New York University (2021-05)