Julie Russo, BS

Experience

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  Magee-Womens Hospital

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2017

  Research Associate

  • Performed cell and tissue culture assays to determine toxicity and efficacy of rectal microbicide products to prevent HIV infection• Processed and tested clinical samples for the Microbicide Trials Network and other grants• Developed and ran qPCR on ex vivo challenge colonic and ectocervical tissues• Implemented procedures for preparing histologic slides for tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting• Generated infectious molecular clones from viral plasmids through amplification and transfection assays• Analyzed, interpreted, and reviewed experimental data• Prepared, wrote, and updated standard operating procedures• Maintained MSDS, inventory, and equipment maintenance• Trained new laboratory staff to perform assays, analyze data, and upload to database• Assisted the lab manager with day-to-day laboratory operations Show less

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  Allegheny County Health Department

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Cancer Educator

  • Scheduled cancer program presentations with organizations • Provided interactive PowerPoint presentations on colorectal cancer and melanoma directed towards each organization• Conducted discussion and question and answer sessions

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  Allegheny Health Network

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2021

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Coordinated and managed the clinical trial activities associated with the initiation and completion of clinical trials• Recruited patients for participation in clinical trials based on protocol-specific eligibility criteria• Monitored study activities to ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory agencies• Completed required follow-up and active patient monitoring per study protocol• Directed the collection, labeling, processing, storage, and shipment of blood and tissue specimens• Participated in preparation and management of study budgets and monetary disbursements• Interfaced with patients and their families to provide education and discussed questions and concerns regarding investigational studies• Collaborated with investigators and clinical research team to maintain study timeline, resolve issues, and report findings• Established and organized study-related files and records in accordance with IRB and sponsor requirements• Scheduled and prepared for monitor visits and sponsor or FDA audits Show less

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  Clario

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Serve as primary point of contact for internal teams and Sponsors regarding data management related questions and concerns, query escalations, and database lock timelines• Oversee data management activities including data collection, cleaning, delivery, reconciliation, and storage while complying with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and regulatory guidelines• Prepare the Data Management Plan (DMP) to define study setup requirements, standard edit check processes, and query guidelines• Develop, review, and finalize plans and documentation for data transfer requirements• Ensure positive customer experience by meeting project timelines and deliverables• Communicate with internal teams about data requirements, data changes, and out of scope requests• Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive data management files• Generate and review project documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines• Assist in the reporting of metrics that assess the performance of data management processes • Conduct routine meetings with Sponsor/CRO and internal teams to communicate project status• Evaluate and improve data management processes to optimize workflow and increase productivity • Integrate corrective and preventative action (CAPA) plans into data management processes to resolve and prevent recurrence of compliance issues Show less

  • Data Manager II

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Data Manager

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2024