Kuan Minn CHA

Experience

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  University of New South Wales

  Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  Technical officer

   Performed high level of planning and organising skills by running multiple experiments Coordinated with academic staff to carry out practical classes smoothly Participated in discussion to improve quality of classes

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  Garvan Institute of Medical Research

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2016

  Research Assistant

  • Perform complex experiments.• Assist with interpretation of experimental procedures and results;• Create and present reports on scientific findings.• Responsible for imparting knowledge in relation to specific skills or experimental expertise• Regularly attend meetings with the wider Research Division community to discuss and review current and future technologies and experiments as assigned;• Carry out own experiments, according to the project aims as set out by supervisor, ensuring the quality of research is consistent and reliable;• Assist new members of the Research Division within the laboratory;• Contribute to the preparation of grant applications and research proposals Contributing author of the paper ‘Reduction of ARNT (Aryl hydrocarbon Receptor Nuclear Translocator) in myeloid cells causes immune suppression and delayed wound healing’ published in American Journal Physiology Cell Physiology (Jul 2014) Contributing author of the paper ‘The Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) is Expressed in Skeletal Muscle of Male Mice and Modulates 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) Uptake in Myofibers’ published in Endocrinoly (Jun 2014) Presented an oral presentation on ‘Sulphonylurea Treatment on Diabetic Pregnant Mice improved Maternal but Not Male Offspring Glucose Tolerance’ for The Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA) meeting in Sydney 2013 Second author of the paper ‘Beta-Cell ARNT is Required for Normal Glucose Tolerance in Murine Pregnancy’ published in PlosOne (Oct 2013) Presented a poster on ‘ARNT plays a role in glucose tolerance and β-cell function during pregnancy’ for Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) meeting in Sydney 2010 Show less

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  The Westmead Institute for Medical Research

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  Research Assistant
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  University of Oxford

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2018

  Research Assistant
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  PRA Health Sciences

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

  - Utilises the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to ensure investigator recruitmentactivities are accurately tracked.- Performs essential document collection, review and maintenance activities,ensuring that sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and are in compliance withapplicable local regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines.- Supports investigators and investigative staff in fulfilling obligations with regard to localsubmissions according to local regulatory and Institution Review Board (IRB)/IndependentEthics Committee (IEC) requirements.- Performs study tracking via CTMS or Sponsor designated system to ensure that the study filesare current, accurate and complete.- Documents site and Sponsor contact and study interactions in a timely and professionalmanner.- Assists with resolution of investigational site/data queries.- Liaises with project team members regarding study site issues.- Provides quality review of the informed consent template.- Performs study duties in adherence to the protocol, Clinical Management Plan (CMP), studyprocesses, ICH-GCP and any other requirements stipulated on the study. Show less

  • Clinical Research Associate

    Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

  • In-House Clinical Research Associate

    Dec 2018 - Jul 2020
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  IQVIA

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  Clinical Research Associate II
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  R-BIOPHARM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

  Oct 2022 - now

  Product Manager