aaron dunphy-knighten
Senior Clinical Research Specialist - Neurovascular at Medtronic
senior clinical research specialist medtronic
Medtronic
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Senior Clinical Research Specialist - Neurovascular
Medtronic
https://www.linkedin.com/company/medtronic
Supported the successful execution of transcatheter aortic valve therapy clinical trials across the U.S., and provided oversight of site study launch, enrollment, and long-term follow-up phases while maintaining the ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Mounds View, Minnesota, United States
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Clinical Research Specialist - Structural Heart & Aortic
Medtronic
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Mounds View, Minnesota, United States
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Associate Clinical Research Specialist - Structural Heart & Aortic
Medtronic
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Mounds View, Minnesota
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Contingent Clinical Research Specialist - Structural Heart & Aortic
Essentia Health
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Provided a level of commitment and accountability to support the management of human subjects enrolled in oncology clinical trials in accordance with HIPPA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
Duluth, Minnesota Area
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Clinical Research Associate - Hematology/ Oncology
Walgreens
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Worked effectively as a team of healthcare professionals to accept, order, and dispense prescriptions. Kept detailed records of medications and stock all the while treating each patient, their personal information, and their medications with respect.
Duluth, Minnesota Area
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Pharmacy Technician
Bon Appétit Management Company
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Set up event areas, both independently and as a team, and served food and beverages while anticipating customer needs.
Northfield, Minnesota
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Caterer
St. Olaf College
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Invited by professor to serve as the laboratory teaching assistant for a weekly 3 hour Animal Physiology lab course and developed a positive working relationship with the cooperating professor. 

Instructed and supervised upperclassmen in the use and care of equipment, materials, and animals, in order to prevent injuries and damages. 

Prepared lesson/instructional material and guided upperclassmen through thought processes to develop answers to their own questions.
Northfield, Minnesota
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Laboratory Teaching Assistant
St. Olaf College
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Cooperated as a team of three undergraduate students and collaborated with a St. Olaf professor to investigate changes in binding affinity of lipid droplets to the protein Perilipin 2.

Designed and introduced site-directed mutagenesis to protein DNA plasmids; and transfected mutated DNA into mammalian cells.

Demonstrated spatial differences and similarities of protein/lipid association in targeted cells through immunofluorescent detection. Presented preliminary findings to students and faculty members at St. Olaf College.
Northfield, Minnesota
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Experimental Biochemistry Research
St. Olaf College
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Managed administrative tasks including room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports, and the room change process. 

Acted as liaison between residents and the the Department of Residence Life. 

Conducted rounds throughout the building in order to assure security and enforcement of campus policies.
Northfield, Minnesota
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Resident Assistant
St. Olaf College
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About: Ole Spring Relief is an annual student-organized spring break relief trip that sends St. Olaf students across the United States to help communities with disaster relief.

Co-led weekly officer meetings with students and faculty members to organize and raise proceeds that went towards the club's funds to send 170 students to places within the United States, affected by natural disasters, to volunteer and assist in relief efforts. 

Developed new fund raising programs to fulfill the club's financial needs. 

Scheduled and facilitated campus-wide presentations to promote the club's belief and values.
United States
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Committee Fundraiser
St. Olaf College
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Organized, maintained, and managed the stockroom and storeroom inventory both physically and electronically within Regents Hall of Natural Science. 

Ensured that the requirements for labeling, storing, and handling chemicals were met and that students complied with safety regulations.
Northfield, Minnesota
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Student Biology Stockroom Manager
St. Olaf College
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Evaluated classes three times a week within Regents Hall of Natural Science and recorded how professors and students utilized the rooms provided throughout the building. 

Consolidated observations through a database for the researching professor, allowing for simpler assessment.
Northfield, Minnesota
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Research Assistant
Wildwoods
Attained hand-on exposure to large and small animals such as, but not limited to, deer, coyotes, raccoons, hawks, and bats. 

Improved proficiency in handling wildlife by preparing and administering feedings as well as assessing the health of the animals. 

Developed a technical understanding in submitting IV's for malnourished animals.
Duluth, Minnesota Area
Intern
Master of Science (MS)
Management of Technology
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Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota
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Bachelor's Degree
Biology and Neuroscience
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St. Olaf College
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Animal Physiology
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Biochemistry
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Cell Biology
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Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
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Genetics
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Microbiology
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Molecular Basis of Disease
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Organic Chemistry
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Physics
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The Neuron
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Education
TRiO Education Talent Search
Mentor
Education
Reaching Our Goals Program
Mentor
Education
Uplift
Tutor
SOCRA
Certified Clinical Research Professional
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Rachel Liddicoat, M.S.
Senior Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic
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Minneapolis, MN
Jean Goycoolea, M.A., CCRA
Clinical Research Specialist
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Minneapolis, MN
Stephanie Salisbury
Principal Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Clinical Research & Medical Science
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Minneapolis, MN
Pamela Brule
Senior Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Stephanie Cihlar, MBA
Clinical Research Manager - Peripheral Vascular Health at Medtronic
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Minnetonka, MN
Anne Miller
Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic
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Minneapolis, MN
Julie Krzykowski
Senior Clinical Research Specialist at Medtronic
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Kayla Myers BS, PMP
Clinical Research Program Manager at Medtronic
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Minneapolis, MN
Lisa Read
Clinical Study Manager at Neovasc Inc.
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Minneapolis, MN
Amanda Clarkin
Sr. Clinical Research Manager
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Heather Lam
Sr. Clinical Research Associate
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Minneapolis, MN
Jeani Hynes
CEO/Founder,Medical Device and Biotech, Petros Inc
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Collierville, TN
Shanon Phillips
Clinical Research Professional with extensive experience in monitoring, compliance/process and training
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Minneapolis, MN
Sharon Christensen
Senior CRA at Lutonix, Inc.
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United States
Ashleigh Wheeler
CRA III at Duke Clinical Research Institute
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Vernon Hills, IL
Ujala Bokhary MBBS, CCRP
ECFMG certified.
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Denver, CO
Kacey Nesbitt
Senior CRA at ICON plc
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Andy Zhu, CCDS
Senior Manager at Rhythm Management Group
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Philadelphia, PA
Ka Ki Jacqueline Chan
Product Testing & Real World Evidence Associate at Eko
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