Meet with our team of research professionals with decades of experience and passion for research. They are active in the field and contribute significantly to making a difference in the research industry. The team is committed to maintaining the core values -- ethics, safety, compliance, and integrity and would love to help others learn the fundamental principles and grow in clinical research!!
Our Instructors
Ekta Grewal, MSC
Ekta started her career as a researcher at university and later pursued her career as a lead coordinator and development specialist at multiple sites working in collaboration with world-renowned Sponsors/CROs. Over the years she has worked in different capacities, including building study pipelines for the sites, boosting patient enrollment through refined strategies, and managing day-to-day operations of clinical trials. She has significant exposure to several aspects of clinical trials, including supporting physicians to build research arms in their practice, training research coordinators, recruiting research staff, cross-functional research knowledge, and execution success. Her years of experience and expertise led to the formation of NLCR. She is very passionate about research and her goal is to excel and help others excel in research. She provides oversight for SWOG/Alliance/ECOG-ACRIN/NCI/Pharma trials to ensure compliance and quality assurance in community hospitals that serve the low-income diverse minority patient population. To contribute to bringing diversity to clinical research, she also has established ‘Sikhs in Clinical Research’ to bring awareness to the underserved communities to break into clinical research.
Niraj Patel, MS
Niraj is an experienced Oncology Research Professional with an amazing background in working in the research industry. He is skilled in Medical drugs and Devices, Clinical Trial Operations, Biotechnology and Healthcare. He is a strong business development professional with an education background focused on Clinical Research Administration from Johns Hopkins. He founded PRiSMS Group and works with community hospitals in the development of clinical trial programs. He is an irreplaceable asset for NLCR as an Instructor for the Clinical Research Training program; passionate about sharing his decades of research knowledge and insights with new trainees.Guest Speakers
Dr. Steven R. Boas, M.D., FAAP, FACSM
Dr. Steven Boas is Board-Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology, he has received awards from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for his research with children with Cystic Fibrosis. Dr. Boas also holds the prestigious academic appointment of Professor of Pediatrics at the Northwestern University- The Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Boas has served on the Executive Committee for Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine at the American Academy of Pediatrics, chaired the Board of Medical Advisors for the American Association of Respiratory Care, and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the North American Society for Pediatric Sports Medicine. Dr. Boas’ clinical private practice Chicago Pulmonary Specialists actively participates in both independent and national clinical research involving the newest therapies available for children with asthma and cystic fibrosis.
Susan Kesler, RN
Susan Kesler, RN has decades of clinical research experience in phase II-IV trials. She has been working as a Research Nurse at a busy site Dayton Gastroenterology, Inc. in Ohio, the largest gastroenterology practice in the area focused on providing treatment for digestive disorders in the digestive tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. Her strengths include supporting the day-to-day operations at the site, patient care, new staff training, ensuring enrollment success, and adherence to SOPs and industry guidelines. She is a very proactive and charming personality with extensive knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, QA processes, and regulatory standards. She has been a speaker at research conferences and will serve as a Guest Speaker in the clinical research training program at New Life Clinical Research.
Aman Khera, EMBA, FRAPS, FTOPRA
Aman Khera, a global regulatory affairs leader and strategist has 25 years of experience in the clinical research industry. She is a recognized expert, providing global strategic direction in regulatory affairs. She has led a wide variety of regulatory projects providing regulatory strategy and development services in many therapeutic indications. She is passionate about helping sponsors develop comprehensive regulatory strategies and has worked with a number of agencies across the world. She is well respected and recognized for her track record in anticipating and addressing inevitable regulatory challenges in the development journey. Her insight has changed the way people think about regulatory affairs and has resulted in fewer late-stage surprises, smoother trials, and optimal outcomes for the development of new therapies. She is committed to diversity and inclusion in clinical research and advises in the industry on how best to action into practical strategies. She serves on the emTRUTH advisory board, bringing a unique perspective on how regulations, ethics, and compliance interplay within blockchain for healthcare. She is also a 2021 PharmaVOICE 100 honoree, recognized as one of the most influential and inspiring people in the life sciences industry. She volunteers her time with organizations such as DIA, The Organization for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA), and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) as well as Sikhs in Clinical Research.
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