Alexandrea MacPherson (Morrison) PhD

Experience

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  University of Glasgow

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2013

  PostDoc Research Assistant post studying inflammatory responses to oral pathogens.Duties included:Management of own research project, data analysis and report writing.Supervision of PhD and masters students.Publication from this post:The alpha 7 nicotinic receptor agonist PHA-543613 hydrochloride inhibits Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced expression of interleukin-8 by oral keratinocytes.Macpherson A, Zoheir N, Awang RA, Culshaw S, Ramage G, Lappin DF, Nile CJ.Inflamm Res. 2014 Jul;63(7):557-68. doi: 10.1007/s00011-014-0725-5. Epub 2014 Mar 8.Scientific techniques utelised in post: ELISA, Western Blot, cell culture, bacterial culture, GeneBLAzer, PCR. Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Top Up Tutor

    Sept 2011 - Apr 2012
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  Various

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2015

  STEM ambassador

  STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) ambassadors work in a variety of settings from schools to science fairs to help educate and enthuse school pupils in various science and engineering subjects. We offer support to teachers and schools, and to scientific societies who need volunteers with an interest in science, and career advice to students also.

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  Sandyford Sexual Health Services, NHS Greater Glasgow&Clyde

  Apr 2013 - May 2015

  Research and Training Manager

  Manager of research projects conducted by Sandyford Sexual Health Services, NHS Greater Glasgow&Clyde, and in which the Sandyford has roles in with other institutions including universities.Key duties included:- Overall project management of research projects for whole service ensuring deadlines are met, projects are on track, and team members are fulfilling their roles.- Creation and management of a central Scotland based sexual health research network.- Incorporation of patient and public involvement in research projects.- Help in promotion and dissemination of research via conferences, meetings and journals-including writing and editing of abstracts, poster design and journal article editing.- Seeking out opportunities for new research via networking and funding proposals.- Writing and management of funding proposals including literature reviews, ethical review process, IRAS competition, attendance at REC, protocols and patient information.- Main point of contact for Research and Development (R&D), ethics and finance.- Staying on top of current developments in the field and disseminating this information via internal research bulletin.- Creation and management of research processes within the service.- Management of research related training.- Management of 2 training team staff.Undertook several NHS GGC Clinical research facility courses including:- Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) training course- Project Management in Clinical Research- Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (and updates)- Finders, Keepers: recruitment and retention- Clinical research Ethics in Practice- Protocol writing workshopMember of Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA). Attended courses:induction and supporting research proposals. Show less

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  University of Glasgow

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2019

  Responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Orthopaedic Research Unit’s Clinical and Scientific Research Programmes. Responsibilities include:- Planning, implementing, monitoring and day to day control of clinical research programmes conducted within the Orthopaedic Research Unit, ensuring that they adhere to agreed timeframes and budgets- Co-ordinating grant proposals to secure commercial and non-commercial funding on behalf of the Orthopaedic Research Unit and NHS GG&C to support the unit’s expansion- Oversee overall clinical operations related to the conduct of the project (i.e. recruitment, informed consent procedure, visit co-ordination, sampling, visit scheduling, etc) and ensure standard operating procedures are implemented to comply with University/NHS GG&C procedures, systems and ethical approvals- Overall management of the project budget, communicating with the relevant NHS and University offices to ensure financial procedures are adhered to and project budget managed effectively, identifying areas of concern and reporting to the relevant stakeholders Show less Main point of contact and support for a number of Principal Investigators across the college for pre- and post-award research management, including application and costing support and post-award project tracking and reporting. Main Duties and Responsibilities-Provides pre-and post- award advice and support to Principal Investigators, as required, from the initial identification of the funding opportunity through to the closure of the project. This includes application development, costing, bid writing support where appropriate, milestone planning and post-award reporting and financial management.-Coordinate, plan, prioritise and execute application, costing and submission activities for grants and contracts, resulting in robust applications for approval and timely submission to funders. -Develops and maintains appropriate relationships with key funders and provide expert advice to prospective applicants.-Undertakes risk and feasibility assessment of proposed funding applications to mitigate risk and optimise funding. -Provides post award support, including that for ethics applications, project coordination, portfolio management, financial management and project change processes and control.-Actively involved in appropriate cross-college collaborative working to build networks, share best practice, develop web based resources and provide training.-In liaison with college HR and Principal Investigators, assist in the workforce planning across different bids and awards to maximise the efficient use of research teams and minimise staffing disruption.-Works with external partners including other universities, NHS, funders and industry collaborators to maximise funding and networking opportunities Show less

  • Affiliate Orthopaedic Research Manager

    May 2019 - Sept 2019

  • Orthopaedic Research Manager

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  • Project Coordinator

    Jun 2015 - Dec 2018
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  OMSI

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  Volunteer

  Volunteer at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in department of Early Childhood Education. Working with public and school groups to engage them in science exploration. Promotes curiosity.

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  Oregon Health and Science University

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Experiential Volunteer

  Experiential Volunteer for Intracranial Hypertension Registry.Provides expertise on grant application and proposal development.Supports registry team with identification of funding opportunities and completion of grant proposals including adherence to guidelines and accurate budgeting.Aids in enhancing patient recruitment and retention to register.

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  OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Grants and Contracts Coordinator

  Pre and post-award responsibilities for the School of Public Health (SPH). Facilitates proposal development, submission, contract negotiation and award management for grant related accounts.Key Responsibilities:-Pre-Award Support, Grant Planning and Development-Interprets Federal/State guidelines and requirements for applications, communicate information to investigators.-Assist in budget and justification development- Coordinates collection of proposal pieces and assembles application in InfoEd (and other submission avenues as needed by the sponsor)-Contact person for subcontract sites (or vice versa when OHSU is not the prime), and ensures account set up-Verifies that researchers complete all compliance requirements-Assist grants team in developing pre- and post-award policy and procedures-Provides consultation, advice, and direction to all levels of OHSU staff regarding grant and/or contracting issues and methods which will best meet legal requirements and objectives-Develops guidelines for internal and public use relative to grant application and administration and/or contract requirements-Reviews direct charging practices across SPH for compliance with 2CFR200 (Uniform Guidance), sponsor specific guidelines and regulations and OHSU policies/procedures.-Monitors sponsored project accounts for regulatory compliance and cost allowability-Monitors budgets and expenditures for variances, inconsistencies and rate of spending; advises faculty of any issues or concerns, independently provides recommendations to correct any issues-Monitors and approves outgoing subaward invoices and reports for allowability and allocability of expenses to the governing project or awards-Reconciles faculty purchasing cards, processes reimbursements, disbursements and vendor invoices-Processes JPA, IPA and EAA agreements-Assist Departmental Effort Coordinator ensuring timely compliance with federal regulations and OHSU policies/procedures. Show less

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  University of Glasgow

  Aug 2020 - now

  Project Manager PREDICT-Meso

  Project Manager for PREDICT-MesoPREDICT-Meso is an international Network of researchers across the world interested in the study of Pleural Mesothelioma (PM), an incurable cancer in the lining of the lungs caused by inhaled asbestos fibres. PREDICT-Meso is arranged into 5 work-packages designed to collect and utilise human tissues and data to design new therapies and early detection tests for Mesothelioma.My role covers clinical study project management, coordination of clinical/pre-clinical lab activities, management of the Network and realisation of overall project aims.Support Network investigators in the management 5 distinct work-packages and a portfolio of research projects totalling upwards of £5 million. Provide high-level scientific and strategic input and oversight of research strategy and projects.Key activities:- Clinical study support including: study start-up and site activation; monitoring recruitment and retention; liaising with clinical staff; managing budgets and resources; risk management; staff/site training; scheduling clinical samples; contracts.- Study documents curation and management (project plans, study protocols, trial master files, investigator site files, case report forms, study questionnaires etc.)- Contract generation, review and support.- Budget management, allocation and forecasting- Key stakeholder engagement including NHS R&I and funder relations, study sites, project collaborators.-Contribute to development of new projects/collaborations to extend Network and research sustainability. - Governance and regulatory oversight including IRAS/REC approvals. Chair of Project Management Group (PMG); Key role in Network Steering Group: Chair of Study Management Group (SMG).- Lead and maintain PREDICT-Meso communications including website, X, Newsletter and all other comms.- Manage and coordinate applications, approvals, contacts and Material and Data Transfer for PREDICT-Meso Research Tissue Bank and Models Access Board. Show less

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  Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

  Aug 2022 - now

  CRUK Open lab Initiative (OLI) Volunteer

  The CRUK Open Lab Initiative (OLI) encourages cancer-related research groups (including CRUK Centre Network research groups, CRUK-funded laboratories, and other groups undertaking cancer-related research) to connect with other research groups to spark discussion, stimulate fresh ideas and generate new collaborations. OLI aims to connect research groups with similar interests and expertise from across the UK.