Afra Siddiqui
Clinical Documentation Associate at Horizon
Clinical Documentation Associate
I hold an MS in Biotechnology from Northwestern University, as well as a BFA in Art from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and am actively seeking to establish a career through a full-time opportunity. My diverse background offers me a wide range of information in a multitude of subjects, and further demonstrates my enthusiasm for learning and continued growth. Please feel free to reach out through email at afrasiddiqui@gmail.com.
Horizon
https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizontherapeutics
• Monitor TMF health/report metrics throughout the study according to TMF plan; identify and record quality issues; provide solution and resolve issues, as appropriate; track and manage study related activities to support set up, maintenance, and archiving of TMF.
• Assist with handling/coordinating/tracking study related product shipments, relevant forms, and site materials/documentation.
• Serve as TMF contact and Subject Matter Expert for the clinical study team and supporting cross-functional departments to ensure high quality documentation.
• Interact with clinical study sites to collect/process documentation required during all phases of assigned clinical studies. Participate and provide updates/information related to role at clinical study team, internal, and vendor meetings.
Deerfield, Illinois, United States
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Clinical Documentation Associate
AbbVie
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• Gained Project Management experience as an active study team member for assigned oncology studies, responsible for managing and ensuring inspection readiness of the Trial Master File (electronic and mixed paper) throughout the lifecycle of the study (startup, maintenance, archival).
• Collaborated with Clinical Documentation Center Operations colleagues and complied with GCP, AbbVie SOPs, and functional area processes.
• Effectively utilized Veeva VAULT reports and dashboards, in concert with personally established excel sheets and tracking systems, to monitor the health of the TMF.
• Innovated simpler methods of classifying large batches of documents, implemented new method department-wide, and updated training processes accordingly for all new hires.
• Took on new projects as they became available, assisting with other studies, backlog, paper to eTMF conversion, updating QC assessment process, etc.
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Clinical Documentation Associate
IFS - Islamic Foundation School
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• Utilized existing curriculum and lesson plans during short-term teaching assignments across all subject areas while fostering a positive learning environment for students grades K-12. 
• Created lesson plans, graded classwork, and attended parent-teacher conferences during long-term substitute teaching assignment to maintain a well-managed classroom with clear expectations.
Villa Park
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Substitute Teacher
Northwestern University
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• Designed a novel setup for microfluidic bioreactors, and implemented this optimized protocol in the lab, to minimize tubing, bubbles, and loss to the system. 
• Observed accidental mechanical interruption of system during periods of stagnation resulted in large platelet release event and altered flow pattern. Devised innovative system to automate mechanical interruption with materials found in the laboratory to demonstrate the use in acquiring a new syringe pump for future experiments. 
• Developed protein coating protocols to better mimic in vivo conditions, and determined reactor productivity. 
• Generated and analyzed extensive data sets, and extracted actionable insights for laboratory meeting presentations and future experiments. 
• Improved personnel transitions by taking on additional projects.
Evanston, Illinois
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Graduate Student Researcher
Chicago Medical Research
• Exemplary application of newly learned information and skills allowed movement from unpaid intern, to full-time clinical research coordinator, to sole site manager, within 6 months.
• Performed vitals, lab processing, and other protocol specific features, conducting clinical trial activities in compliance with FDA regulations, ICH/GCP guidelines and company SOP’s in support of new drug applications
• Coordinated multiple pharmaceutical trials and worked directly with PI’s, Sub-I’s, Monitors, Sponsors, and CRO’s to facilitate the lifecycle of each research study.
• Familiar with various IRB’s, EDC systems, and interactive web and voice response technologies (IXRS/IVRS).
Hazel Crest, IL
Clinical Research Coordinator
Radio Islam
• Worked as producer for Radio Islam’s live call-in talk radio program. 
• Generate and research ideas for shows, interviews, and potential guests
• Book and manage guests, hosts, advertisers, and logistics for show schedules, equipment, etc. 
• Conduct pre-production phone-call/briefing for all guests, hosts, and program contributors
• Write opening news segment, and read script on air at the top of the live call-in talk radio program  
• Manage sound board during the live shows for clean audio and smooth transitions between segments, advertiser content, call-in questions, etc.
• Edit shows and graphics, and manage uploads to various digital platforms
• Develop content, resources, and relationships for future shows
• Develop marketing strategy and social media content in-line with current brand, and connect with audience members to increase listenership and audience engagement
• Conduct interviews and hosting duties as necessary
Greater Chicago Area
Senior Producer
Miami Indie Artist Film Festival
• Worked as a script-reader for the Miami Indie Artist Film Festival. 
• Appraised scripts covering a vast array of subjects and spanning many different lengths to rank for recognition within the competition.
Script Reader
Forevering
• Worked as assistant director for Jennifer Reeder’s film, “Crystal Lake”. Responsible for a myriad of duties on and off set.
Assistant Director
Trace Ambulance Inc
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• Worked as an EMT-B with TRACE Ambulance Services. Performed BLS assessments and provided patient care.
EMT-B
Chicago Ideas Week
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• Attended a premier annual gathering of global thought leaders to document the events. Photographed several labs, lectures, and sponsor events and worked with the photo editor to submit a final edit.
Greater Chicago Area
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Freelance Photographer
FilmQuest Film Festival
• Served as feature length script-reader for FilmQuest, a festival of films within the fantastic genres of film-making such as fantasy, horror, science fiction, and other related areas. 
• Identified strong and weak points within the script, wrote notes, and ultimately decided whether it would be recommended, considered, or passed upon for recognition in the competition.
3214 North University Avenue Suite #614 Provo UT 84604 USA
Script Reader
Away From You
• Worked as Assistant Director for a student film titled “Away From You”, directed by Eric Perez. 
• Responsible for tracking daily progress and managing schedule, preparing call sheets, checking in with cast and crew, calling the roll, taking down scene notes in correlation to time code slate, and generally maintaining a well organized set to ensure the timely completion of the production.
Greater Chicago Area
Assistant Director
Blood Below the Skin
• Served as production coordinator for director Jennifer Reeder’s “Blood Below The Skin”. 
• Assisted with coordinating schedules, the management of equipment and footage, setting up locations and wrap up, and worked closely with the director, crew, and cast to help the production run smoothly. 
• This position allowed me to hone my organizational and communication skills, work on handling multiple responsibilities at once, and develop my resourcefulness.
Production Coordinator
UIC Moving Image Equipment Room
• Learned the usage of different types of film equipment in order to properly maintain and utilize them. 
• Checked out film equipment and performed secretarial duties to maintain the workspace.
Greater Chicago Area
Student Worker
Council on American-Islamic Relations Chicago Chapter
• Worked with the Communications department to produce the videos presented at CAIR Chicago events and on the CAIR Chicago website.
Greater Chicago Area
Communications and Video Production Intern
Prizm Behavioral Services
• Worked with Dr. Asmat Jafry, who specializes in adolescent psychiatry, to assist her with patients. Documented patients’ information and discussed cases. 
• Became proficient in OfficeAlly, the data entry system provided, to organize patient information and assist with billing, readied patient folders, and faxed medication requests. 
• Did follow-ups on insurance claims, and performed other tasks under the supervision of Dr. Asmat Jafry.
Naperville
Intern
Columbia College Chicago
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• Selected for participation in Columbia College’s competitive Junior Research Scientist Internship Pro- gram. 
• Conducted a scientific experiment on “The Effects of Genistein and Daidzein on Cancer Cells” which were harvested from rats. 
• The data gathered was presented in a short film using Columbia’s advanced film editing lab. The film was viewed at an Annual Event at Columbia College.
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Junior Research Scientist Intern
IMAN and Endless Eye Productions
• Created a documentary about social behaviors that are prominent in American High Schools. 
• Through Endless Eye Productions (EEP), became proficient in various film and image editing softwares such as Final Cut Pro and Photoshop, which aided in the production of my documentary.
Greater Chicago Area
Director
Crystal Lake Film Competition
• Participated in Christopher Coppola’s esteemed PAH Nation Crystal Lake Film Competition. 
• Participants were challenged to create a one minute, unedited, impromptu video about the topic given (the circus).
Crystal Lake
Participant
University of Wisconsin
• Research student at the University of Wisconsin’s Laboratory. 
• Conducted research on “The Effects of Excess ATP on Microglia”. Surgically removed brain tumors from Black 6 mice for the experiment. 
• The research findings received a prestigious award at the Museum of Science and Industry, which was organized by the Illinois Junior Academy of Science.
Research Student
Master of Science - MS
Biotechnology
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Northwestern University
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BFA
Art, concentration in Moving Image, pre-PA
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University of Illinois Chicago
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Bachelor’s Degree
Thesis: “Correspondence” An exploration into perceptions of identity, anonymity, and conformity, and their effects on social interactions.
Published in the University of Illinois at Chicago Honor’s College publication the Red Shoes Review.
Pre-Physician Assistant Studies and Film/Cinema/Video Studies
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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Review of the book, Death in Classic and Contemporary Film: Fade to Black, Daniel Sullivan and Jeff Greenberg (eds.), (2013).
Death in Classic and Contemporary Film: Fade to Black, Daniel Sullivan and Jeff Greenberg (eds.), (2013)
Film Matters Volume 6 Issue 3
The Red Shoes Review is the premier arts and literary magazine at the University of Illinois at Chicago organized by the Honors College.
Thesis Sample
Red Shoes Review
Platelets play a critical role in maintaining homeostasis, as well as in managing inflammation and wound healing. However, there is a dearth of platelets for therapeutic treatments as they are obtained primarily via donation, have a shelf-life of approximately 5 days, and contain risk for contamination. Despite advances in generating megakaryocytes (Mks) from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), ex vivo platelet generation fails to produce a quantity similar to that obtained via plateletpheresis. As such, I have researched the optimization of ex vivo platelet production to address this growing need.
Ex Vivo Platelet Optimization in Microfluidic Bioreactors
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
Collected research and contacted potential advertisers for the Council's monthly newspaper publication.
Researcher
Health
Compassionate Care Network
Assisted with registration, organizing patient information, and documenting patient history during the organization's free health screenings.
Volunteer
Health
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
Served as a UICare Liaison for the general hospital before moving to the Radiology department.
Volunteer
Illinois Junior Academy of Science
Served as a judge during the IJAS Regional Science Fair hosted by the Museum of Science and Industry. Evaluated student projects and provided feedback.
Judge
Health
Project C.U.R.E.
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Sorted medical supplies and prepared shipments for those in need around the world.
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Sorter
Illinois State Board of Education
Substitute Teaching License
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Sterling Heights, MI
Enea Hyska
Clinical Research Associate at AbbVie
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Greater Chicago Area
Shagufta Ahmed
Medical Safety Analyst at AbbVie
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Greater Chicago Area
Hasib Zabih
Clinical Trail Associate at Astellas
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Kenosha, WI
Stephanie Becks
Operations Manager at AbbVie
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Evanston, IL
Ana Beniquez-Sabo
Clinical Documentation Associate at AbbVie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rekha-thomas-bpharm-ms-26144684
Greater Chicago Area
Rekha Thomas, Bpharm, MS
sr clinical project assistant  at AbbVie
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Douglasville, GA
Seme Abi
Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA-Home Based) at PRC Clinical Research
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Winnetka, IL
Nicole Hulick
Study Management Associate involved in AbbVie Specialty Development and Urological Studies
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Vernon Hills, IL
Atsuko Takei
Study Management Associate at AbbVie
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Greater Chicago Area
Caroline Moon
Clinical Trial Project Manager at Eli Lilly and Company
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North Chicago, IL
Richa Saoji-Kulkarni
Clinical Documentation Associate III at AbbVie
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Greater Chicago Area
Michael Blandin
Clinical Documentation Associate II at AbbVie
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Germany
Marieluise Boehler
GCP Auditor, Global Auditing at Boehringer Ingelheim
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
David Janus
Validation Analyst at Zifo RnD Solutions
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Greater Chicago Area
Adam Essex
Clinical Research Associate at AbbVie
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Huntley, IL
Atinuke Ali
Clinical Documentation Associate at Baxter International Inc.
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Greater Chicago Area
Sehar Paya
Senior Home Trial Coordinator at Firma Clinical Research
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McHenry, IL
Alyssa Amstadt
Clinical Documentation Associate II at AbbVie
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Houston, TX
Tabitha Walker
Clinical Territory Associate at Intuitive
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San Francisco Bay Area
Louis Wong
Enthusiastic Clinical Trial Professional | Translational Health Sciences PhD Student | Clinical Trial Adjunct Lecturer
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Excited to announce that the manuscript on which Ibrahim Alqemlas and I have been working for a few years in conjunction with Northwestern colleagues…
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Pakistan
Afra Siddiqui
Student at The Lyceum
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Uttar Pradesh, India
Afra Siddiqui
Attended Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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St. Albans
Afra Siddiqui
BDS, ORE, MFDS Rcs Edinburgh
Master of Biotechnology Program
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Universal School Alumni Association (USAA)
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UIC Honors College
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