1. Carolyn Jeanne McLaughlin
carolynmclaugh@gmail.com / 818-216-4802/​ ​www.linkedin.com/in/carolynjeannemclaughlin
707 Continental Circle Apt 731, Mountain View, CA 94040
Professional Summary:
Experienced in Clinical Research highly proficient in scientific writing and analysis and interpersonal communication with
both the healthcare team and also patients. Demonstrated ability to meticulously organize and manage tasks to
consistently meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail. Expert ability to work successfully both independently
and in a team environment. Highly enthusiastic employee, driven by a passion for healthcare and science.
Education:
Emory University,​ Atlanta, GA May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, Major GPA: 3.56/4.00
Relevant Coursework:​ Human Anatomy and Physiology, Statistics, Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease, Many
Diseases Few Causes, Exporting Mental Illness, Disease and Human Behavior, Mental Health in Refugee Population,
Behavioral Neuroscience, Neurobiochemistry, Neurobiology, Neuroeconomics
Skills:
●​ Experienced in clinical trial project management
●​ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
●​ Expert at critical thinking and problem solving
●​ Proficient at analyzing and interpreting clinical research data
●​ Accomplished in scientific writing
●​ Excel/Word/Powerpoint/Adobe Acrobat/Outlook/REDCap/Epic
●​ Programming languages: R
●​ French (fluent), Spanish (conversational)
Clinical Research Experience:
Stanford Neuromuscular Division, ​Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Stanford, CA June 2016-present
Clinical Research Coordinator
● Manages and maintains regulatory documents and inventory
● Consents patients for participation in cutting edge clinical trials
● Prepares, processes, and ships specimens/samples
● Conducts study-related patient visits performing ECGs, vitals, and assisting with skin and muscle biopsies
● Works closely with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy boys and their families aiding in infusions of ground-breaking
exon-skipping study drug
Stanford Arrhythmia Service Division, ​Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Stanford, CA May 2015-June 2016
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
●​ ​Recruited, screened, and collected data from patients related to studies conducted by the Arrhythmia Clinic
●​ ​Collected medical histories and questionnaires from research participants
●​ ​Served as the liaison between attendings, fellows, nurses, study sponsors, and nurse coordinators completing tasks
related to the progression of current clinical trials
●​ ​Conducted relevant study visits with patients performing simple procedures
Basic Research Experience:
Laboratory of Behavioral Neuropharmacology, ​Yerkes Primate Research Center, Atlanta, GA Sept. 2014-May 2015
Research Assistant
● Researched with a team to discover a potential treatment for Autism using Cre-Knock-In mice and an AAV virus
containing Designer Receptor Exclusively Activated by Designer Drugs (DREADD)
● Performed lab work including mice injections, drug mixing, inventory maintenance, data collection, data entry, and
data analysis
Laboratory of Computational Neuroscience, ​Emory University, Atlanta, GA Jan.2013-Sept.
2013
Research Assistant
● Attended lab meetings and presented scientific papers for discussion and analysis
● Worked on a project looking to understand the relationship between vocalization in songbirds and motor functions
Volunteer Work:
Urban Health Initiative – Telemedicine​ Sept. 2014-May
2015

2. ● Assisted in research investigating the feasibility of implementing an Otolaryngological telemedicine program at
Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA
NeuroLaunch ​Feb.
2015-May 2015
● Supported event organization of a new startup accelerator specialized for neuroscience companies
● Helped neuro-tech companies prepare for investor demo day
Adapted Tango Project ​Jan. 2014 –
Dec. 2014
● Worked under Dr. Madeline Hackney, Geriatrics Specialist, as a volunteer assisting with her project on the mobility
effects of Tango dance on Parkinson’s patients
● ​Monitored safety of Parkinson’s patients and older adults while participating in their Tango dance therapy
twice/week
Refugee Family Services ​May 2012 - Dec. 2012
● Hosted one-on-one tutoring sessions with an 8 year old refugee from Somalia focusing on English, Reading
Comprehension, and Math
● Participated in after-school activities with the other students playing games and reading book
● Organized carpool schedules for other volunteers.
Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter - Quito, Ecuador ​Aug 2011-Dec 2011
● Learned Spanish through intensive classes and living with a host family
● Helped facilitate group therapy sessions for underprivileged women living in a domestic violence shelter
● Provided child-care services for the women as needed
● Led group excursions in and around Quito.
Certifications:
● Bloodborne Pathogens Completed 6/14/2016
● Shipping Biological Goods or Dry Ice Completed 6/14/2016
● Good Clinical Practice Completed 2/8/2015
● Human Subjects Protection – Biomedical Focus Completed 1/14/2014
Professional Associations:
●​ ​Emory Alumni Association
●​ ​Association of Clinical Research Professionals
●​ ​Society of Clinical Research Associates