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CHRISTELLE McFarland MD

CHRISTELLE McFarland MD

Raleigh

Summary

Detail-oriented Clinical Research Professional with a medical degree and extensive experience in clinical research operations, protocol development, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in supporting trial planning, data abstraction, and technical documentation across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology. Adept in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), remote patient monitoring, and coordination with stakeholders. Strong communicator fluent in English, Filipino, and conversational Mandarin.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Scientist

Institute for Medical Research – Durham VA
05.2024 - Current
  • Provide clinical support for study protocol development, SOP creation, and data abstraction practices.
  • Conduct patient eligibility assessments and adjudicate clinical presentations per study criteria.
  • Lead team trainings on oncology-related data abstraction, including colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and interstitial cystitis.
  • Mentor staff on strategies for efficiency and accuracy in abstracting large-scale patient data from clinical databases.
  • Collaborate on grant writing, proposal drafting, and review of statistical analysis plans.
  • Liaise with sponsors, contractors, and investigators to support ongoing research initiatives.
  • Identified potential risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to minimize impact on overall objectives.
  • Trained junior scientists to develop essential skills, improving team performance while contributing to individual career growth.

Practice Administrator / RPM Coordinator

Lifelink Medical Group / Allmed Clinic
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw daily clinic operations and implemented regulatory-compliant procedures to improve care delivery.
  • Managed remote patient monitoring (RPM) for chronic care patients using BP monitoring tools and platforms.
  • Coordinated clinical schedules, trained staff, and maintained high standards in patient communication and EHR documentation.
  • Boosted practice growth through the development of marketing initiatives and community outreach efforts.

Research Assistant

St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Supported research on reproductive access during COVID-19, assisting with data collection and survey implementation.
  • Maintained regulatory documentation and ethical compliance records for human-subject research.
  • Analyzed data trends and helped prepare manuscripts for publication.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.

Education

Doctor of Medicine -

St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine
01.2020

BS - Medical Technology

University of Santo Tomas
01.2015

Skills

  • Clinical Trial Support & Operations
  • GCP & Regulatory Compliance
  • Technical & Scientific Writing
  • Patient Eligibility & Data Abstraction
  • Cross-functional Team Collaboration
  • EDC & EHR System Management
  • SOP Development & Training
  • Literature Review & Proposal Drafting
  • Scientific writing

Certification

  • Citi Good Clinical Practice (June 2024–June 2027)
  • Advanced GCP (2021)
  • AHA BLS Certification (2022)
  • AHSI BLS & ACLS (2020)
  • Physician Licensure Exam (2020, PH)

Research and Publications

• Association of C-Reactive Protein with Adverse Pathology Findings after Radical Prostatectomy for Localized Prostate Cancer: Insights from the Multi-institutional SEARCH Cohort - ongoing submission

• 'Reproductive Health Access of Women during COVID-19: PH vs HK' – Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2022

• 'Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in POTS Patients' – Journal of Vascular Ultrasound, 2019

• 'Resting Adrenal Hyperactivity via PR Interval Analysis' – Journal of the Endocrine Society, 2019

• Meta-analysis: Acupuncture in IVF Outcomes – 2018

• Additional presentations and posters in public health and pediatric research

Timeline

Project Scientist

Institute for Medical Research – Durham VA
05.2024 - Current

Practice Administrator / RPM Coordinator

Lifelink Medical Group / Allmed Clinic
03.2022 - 06.2024

Research Assistant

St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine
02.2020 - 08.2021

BS - Medical Technology

University of Santo Tomas

Doctor of Medicine -

St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine

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