Lisa Forbes has over 30 years of experience in clinical research coordination and administration. She has worked extensively on clinical trials and research studies in oncology, hematology, and HIV medicine. Her roles have included coordinating trials, maintaining regulatory compliance, collecting and managing clinical data, and assisting principal investigators. She is proficient in Microsoft Word and has strong communication, organizational, and public relations skills.

1. Lisa L. Forbes
7 Ternan Avenue
East Greenbush, NY 12061
518-477-7486
NEW YORK ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY, Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue, MC-7, Albany, NY 12208
 2006-2014 -Research Data Coordinator II
Responsible for the collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical
trial data, for over 30 active and 50 follow-up subjects, participating in various private
and cooperative group clinical trials. Utilizing multiple Pharmaceutical databases to
collect and maintain data. Prepare and ship multiple lab kits, as required per protocol, in
accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations (IATA certified).
Responsible for uploading CT, MRI, and Bone Scans, as required per protocol, for
central review of subject images to various Central Radiology groups. Assist with
screening patients for research protocols. Maintain research protocol information,
regulatory documents and other research files, as applicable. Work in compliance with
US Oncology Research (USOR) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), principles of
Good Clinical Practice and all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Supports
and adheres to the US oncology Compliance Program to include the Code of Ethics and
Business Standards.
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE, Albany, NY - (1989-2005)
 2002-2005 -IRB Clinical Trials Coordinator
Coordinate and implement the activities of the Albany Medical Center Institutional
Review Board (IRB) to assure institutional compliance with all applicable State and
Federal regulations for the protection of human subjects participating in clinical research.
Responsibilities include: Processing new protocols and revisions/amendments through
Expedited Review. Notify investigators of pending annual reviews. Review Annual
Continuation Approval requests (Full Committee, Expedited Review) and Termination
requests for completeness and accuracy. Serve as a resource for investigators and study
coordinators, respond to questions on preparation and submission of new research and
progress reports, and review policies and procedures. Prepare appropriate approval and
notification letters, and applicable documents. Maintain accurate manual and automated
record keeping systems to monitor scheduled reviews of research. Support the IRB Chair
with implementation of compliance of human subject protection. Maintain
communication with investigators and/or contact person to follow-up on outstanding
documentation or overdue reports to determine if any revisions or actions are required.
Maintain tracking system for receipt of reports and refer reports to the IRB Chair for
review, if necessary. Contribute to the development and review of Standard Operating

2. Procedures appropriate to the IRB and Research Office. Suggest and implement effective
ways to improve efficiency of Research Office operations. Provide positive and effective
customer service. Maintain confidentiality of information. Contribute to the teamwork
within the Research Office and other departments or offices affiliate with the institutions.
Complete designated special projects as assigned.
 1998-2002 -Clinical Research Study Coordinator, Cancer Center
Coordinate the flow of research protocols, including activation, revisions and
amendments as well as IND safety report submissions to the local IRB (Institutional
Review Board), acting as IRB liaison. Maintained and updated official FDA master file
for each protocol. Development of the patient informed consents in accordance with
federal, local and pharmaceutical regulations. Assist the principal investigators with
identifying patients appropriate for clinical research studies and managing data associated
with clinical trials, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Data management of
protocol patients, including active treatment patients and patients in long-term follow-up.
Maintained and updated study patient shadow charts.
 1994-1998 -Clinical Research Data Coordinator, Division of HIV Medicine
Provide administrative support to the Clinical Research Office of the Division of HIV
Medicine. Coordinated all aspects of protocols for research grants, clinical trials and
investigational drug trials for the Division. Created and edited patient consent forms in
compliance with protocol and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements. Reviewed,
created and processed amendments and revisions to protocols. Coordinated and updated
detailed files for potential FDS review on all protocols in two regional offices. Submitted
research protocols and amendments to IRB. Coordinated and prepared regulatory
documents for submission to various study sponsors. Responsible for the submission of
sponsor generated Safety Reports for compliance with regulatory guidelines. Processed
yearly protocol progress reports. Managed all computer database programs for tracking
patient status, annual protocol review reports for grant applications and year-end
statistics. Coordinated monthly Research Conferences and Community Advisory Board
Committee (CAB) meetings. Generated, updated and circulated roster of all HIV
Medicine Research Protocols. Prepared marketing materials as needed.
 1989-1994 -Research Assistant, Division of Medical Oncology
Provided administrative support to the Clinical Research Office for the Division of
Medical Oncology. Coordinated all aspects of protocols for research grants, clinical trials
and investigational drug trials for the Division. Created and edited patients consent forms
in compliance with protocol and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.
Reviewed, created and processed amendments and revisions to protocols. Coordinated
and updated detailed files for potential FDS review on over 120 protocols in seven
regional offices. Submitted research protocols and amendments to IRB. Processed and
circulated annual progress reports. Generated, updated and circulated roster of all
Medical Oncology Research Protocols.

3. STERLING RESEARCH GROUP, A Division of Sterling Drug, Inc., Rensselaer, NY
 1988-1989 -Secretary to Associated Director of Clinical Research and Clinical Research
Associates, Clinical Research Department (Diagnostic Imaging)
Responsible for typing critical forms, contact reports, meeting reports, research protocols,
summaries, tables and correspondence. Maintained and updated departmental files
including daily correspondence, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory
materials, fax data and reports; prepared New Drug Administration (NDA) submissions
to FDA. Photocopy protocols, summaries, reports and correspondence. Scheduled
international travel arrangements; prepared expense reports. Handle in-house and outside
telephone service. Maintained and update bibliography for all published articles
pertaining to project/study. Conduct library searches as requested by project director
and/or associate.
 1987-1988 -Clerk Typist, Biometrics Department
Responsible for transcription, typing, filing, coping, collating and distribution of reports,
memos, and correspondence. Enter weekly time sheets into IBM 3278 terminals.
Obtained journals and articles requested by statisticians. Handle in-house and outside
telephone service.
Special Skills:
 Word Processing, Proficiency in Microsoft Word
 Data Entry
 Excellent Organizational Skills
 Strong Interpersonal/Communication Skills
 Excellent Public Relation Skills
Education:
1987 -Sterling Research Group, Rensselaer, NY
• Certificate, Effective Writing Course
1986 -Mildred Elley Business School, Albany NY
• Graduated with Honors
• Business Diploma
1982 -Columbia High School, East Greenbush, NY

4. Relevant Projects:
CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: (Society of
Clinical Research Associates) 05/2008
HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) TRAINING
AND CERTIFICATION: 0411612003
PROTECTING STUDY VOLUNTEERS IN RESEARCH
ERTIFICATION: (American medical Association 4 hours Category 1 Credit) 06/06/2002
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) CERTIFICATION: Human
Participants Protections Education for Research Teams, 02/06/2002
CLINICAL RESEARCH: THE TOOLS FOR SUCCESS, April 12-13, 1999.
Presented by Deborah Copeland, CCRC, CCRA and Sue Avery, RN, MSN,
Albany, NY