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VISHAL VENNU

VISHAL VENNU

Researcher
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

An efficient researcher with more than 15 years of experience in conduct research in both the academic and industry settings in compliance with ICH-GCP, Declaration of Helsinki, and required regulations. Highly skilled in working independently and within collaborative environments to ethics submission, patient recruitment, informed consent process, monitoring, data collection, data management, performing data analysis using advanced statistical methods, literature review, writing abstract and manuscript for publication and presentation at national and international conferences. Proficient in MS Office, REDCap, SAS, and EndNote. Currently completing a PhD degree in clinical research.

Overview

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4
Languages
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2011 - Current
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests by assisting with supervisor.
  • Assisted in research support of data processing operations for large survey research projects.
  • Conducted meticulous research to identify information and answer multifaceted questions.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Analyzed statistical data using both modern and traditional methods.
  • Summarized results by preparing written reports, graphs, and tables.
  • Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
  • Supervised undergraduate students working on research projects.

Achievement: Successfully completed six funded projects and more than 25 publications in peer-reviewed ISI journals.

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

L.V. Prasad Eye Institute And Research Center
Hyderabad, Telangana State
01.2010 - 05.2011
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Coordinated clinical trials focused on contact lens and ulcers in the eye.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Achievements: Successfully completed assigned projects meeting deadline and received appreciation award for excellent work and collaboration in LVPEI R & R study, Prof. Brien Holden vision institute in 2010.

Clinical Research Assistant

4-Front Research Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, Telangana State
02.2007 - 12.2009
  • Coordinated clinical trials focused on dental care, skin care, and a rural hygiene.
  • Assisted with research protocol development.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Educated patients regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
  • Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
  • Managed updates and input for patient information database.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.

Achievements: Successfully completed assigned projects meeting deadline and training in ICH-GCP, HIPPA guidelines, Declaration of Helsinki, Monitoring trials, SAE report & guidelines.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Indo-American Cancer Institute and Research Center
Hyderabad, Telangana State
04.2005 - 10.2007
  • Coordinated clinical trials focused on molecular Pathology of Breast Cancer.
  • Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
  • Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Achievements: Successfully completed assigned projects meeting deadline and developed required core competency skills.

Medical Representative

Themis Pharmaceuticals
Hyderabad, Telangana State
04.2003 - 08.2005
  • Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by leveraging interpersonal communication skills and product knowledge to cultivate and secure new customer relationships.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Research

Lingaya's University
Faridabad
01.2016 - Current

Master of Science - Clinical Research And Regulatory Affairs

Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim
04.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Genetics, And Chemistry

Osmania University
Hyderabad
04.1999 - 06.2002

Skills

Clinical research

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MEMBERSHIP

  • Member of Indian society clinical research (ISCR).
  • Forum for ethical review committees in the Asian& Western pacific region (FERCAP).
  • Member of International Society for evidence based health care.

Software

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAS

EndNote

REDCap

PSPP

Certification

Research electronic data capture (REDCap)

GRANT SUPPORT

#1

Title : Geriatric health

Study # : RG-1438-085

Role : Co-researcher

Source : Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University

Periods : 2017-18; 2018-19; 2019-20; 2020-21.

#2.

Title : Stroke and rehabilitation outcomes: A cohort study

Study # : 343-34

Role : Co-investigator

Source : King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology

Period : 2014-2016.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

  • "Medical Research" King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nov. 2018.
  • Boer, RD. "Forefront Scientific Publishing: Research Impact for Achieving Saudi Vision 2030". Elsevier. King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nov. 2016.
  • Robinson, C., Graf, C. "How to get your paper published." Wiley. The 2nd Saudi International Conference on Scientific Publishing-2015 at King Saud University. Aug. 2015.
  • "How to develop a successful medical research grant proposal," PrinceMutaib Bin Abdullah Chair for Biomarkers Research on Osteoporosis, College of Science, KSU. Jan. 2014.
  • "The Clinical Research and Data Management Course," Prince Mutaib Bin Abdullah Chair for Biomarkers Research on Osteoporosis, College of Medicine, K.S.U. Apr. 2013.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

  • Vennu V. and Saini P. (2021) The difference in views of various researchers about changes in the new drugs and clinical trial rules in India. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 12 (1) [In press].
  • Vennu V. and Dahiya, S. (2020) Awareness and opinions of research professionals about India's new drugs and clinical trials regulations: Protocol for a cross-sectional online survey. JMIR Res Protoc 9(1): e14744. DOI: 10.2196/14744.
  • Vennu V. and Saini P. (2020) The knowledge and views of Indian researchers concerning India's current drugs and clinical trial regulations. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 13(9): 4179-4184. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2020.00738.6
  • Vennu V. and Saini P. (2020) The Perception and Perspectives of Researchers from Different Zones On India's Current Clinical Trials Rules. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 13(11): 5654-5658. DOI: 10.5958/0974-360X.2020.00985.3
  • Vennu V. and Saini P. (2020) Development of an Online Survey of Researchers' Knowledge and Opinions About the New Drug and Clinical Trial Regulations From Multiple Sources Across India: SAGE Publication Ltd. ISBN: 9781529744293, DOI: 10.4135/9781529744293
  • Moftah, E., Vennu, V ., Abdulrahman, T.A., Alnahdi, A.H., Balubaid, H., Alghamdi, G., Alonazi, S., Abunassif, S. and Bindawas, S.M. (2020) Association of affected lower limb flexor muscle strength with swing phase duration and gait speed in elderly post-stroke patients. NeuroRehabilitation, (Preprint), pp.1-8.
  • Bindawas S.M., Vennu V ., Alqarni A.M., Abdulrahman T.A. (2020) Physical performance and activity among older adults visiting primary healthcare centres in Riyadh. Journal of International Medical Research. 48 (9):1-9. DOI: 10.1177/0300060520956895.
  • Vennu V ., Abdulrahman T.A., Alenazi A.M., Bindawas S.M. (2020) Associations between social determinants and the presence of chronic diseases: data from the osteoarthritis initiative. BMC Public Health. 20(1):1323. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09451-5.
  • Vennu V ., Alenazi A.M., Abdulrahman T.A., Binnasser A.S., Bindawas S.M. (2020) Obesity and Multisite Pain in the Lower Limbs: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Pain Res Manag. 9;2020: 6263505. DOI: 10.1155/2020/6263505.
  • Vennu, V ., Abdulrahman, T.A., Saad M. Bindawas (2019) The prevalence of overweight, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in India: Analysis of the 2015—2016 National Family Health Survey. Int J Environ Res Public Health 16 (20): 3987. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16203987.
  • Alfadhel, S.A., Vennu, V ., Alotaibi, A.D., Algarni, A.M., Bindawas, S.M. (2019) The effect of a multicomponent exercise program on elderly adult's risk of falling in nursing homes:A systematic review. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association17(4):699-704. DOI:10.5455/JPMA.2920077.
  • Vennu V ., Misra, H., Misra, A. (2019) Depressive symptoms and the risk of arthritis: A survival analysis using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Indian J Psychiatry. 61 (5):444-450. DOI:10.4103/psychiatry.
  • Bindawas, S.M., Vennu V ., Al-Orf, S.M., Alshammari, S.A., Al-Amoud, M.M., Calder, C.P., Al-Muammar, M.N., Alhamdan, A.A. (2019) Normative data for handgrip strength in Saudi older adults visiting primary health care centers. Medicina (Kaunas). 55 (6): 251. DOI: 10.3390/medicina55060251
  • Vennu V , Misra H. (2018) Evaluation of gait speed over time in adults with arthritis: Data from the osteoarthritis initiative. Indian J Rheumatol 13:154-158.
  • Alfadhel, S.A., Vennu, V ., Alnahdi, A.H. et al. (2018) Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Saudi Arabic version of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Rheumatol Int. 38:1547-1555.
  • Bindawas SM, Vennu V , Alfhadel S, Al-Otaibi AD, Binnasser AS (2018) Knee pain and health-related quality of life among older patients with different knee osteoarthritis severity in Saudi Arabia. PLoS One 13: e0196150.
  • Alqarni AM, Vennu V , Alshammari SA, Bindawas SM (2018) Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly among community-dwelling older adults in Saudi Arabia. Clin Interv Aging 13: 419-427.
  • Bindawas SM, Vennu V (2018) The National and Regional Prevalence Rates of Disability, Type, of Disability and Severity in Saudi Arabia-Analysis of 2016 Demographic Survey Data. Int J Environ Res Public Health 15. PII: E419. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15030419.
  • Bindawas SM, Vennu V , Mawajdeh H, Alhaidary HM, Moftah E (2018) Length of Stay and Functional Outcomes Among Patients with Stroke Discharged from an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in Saudi Arabia. Med Sci Monit 24: 207-214.
  • Bindawas SM, Vennu V , Stubbs B (2017) Longitudinal Relationship between Knee Pain Status and Incident Frailty: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Pain Med 19:2146-2153.
  • Bindawas SM, Vennu V , Mawajdeh H, Alhaidary H (2017) Functional outcomes by age after inpatient stroke rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia. Clin Interv Aging 12: 1791-1797.
  • Bindawas, S. M.; Mawajdeh, H. M.; Vennu, V . S. et al. (2017). Functional recovery differences after stroke rehabilitation in patients with uni- or bilateral hemiparesis. Neurosciences (Riyadh), 22(3):186-191.
  • Bindawas, S. M.; Vennu, V . and Moftah, E. (2017). Improved functions and reduced length of stay after inpatient rehabilitation programs in older adults with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. NeuroRehabilitation 40:369-390.
  • Saad M. Bindawas and Vennu, V. (2016). Stroke Rehabilitation: A call to action in Saudi Arabia. [Review]. Neuroscience (Riyadh), 21(4), 297-305.
  • Bindawas, S. M., Mawajdeh, H., Vennu, V ., Alhaidary, H. (2016). A retrospective observational study of functional outcomes, length of stay, and discharge disposition after an inpatient stroke rehabilitation program in Saudi Arabia. Medicine (Baltimore), 95(31), e4432.
  • Bindawas S.M., Vennu V ., Auais M. (2015). Health-related quality of life in older adults with bilateral knee pain and back pain: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Rheumatol Int, 35(12): p.2095-101.
  • Bindawas, S.M., and Vennu, V . (2015). Longitudinal effects of physical inactivity and obesity on gait speed in older adults with frequent knee pain: data from the osteoarthritis initiative. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 12(2): p.1849-63.
  • Bindawas, S.M., Vennu, V., Al Snih, S. (2015). Differences in health-related quality of life among subjects with frequent bilateral or unilateral knee pain: data from the osteoarthritis initiative study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 45(2): p.128-36.
  • Vennu, V ., Bindawas, S.M. (2014). The relationship between falls, knee osteoarthritis, and health-related quality of life: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative study. Clin Interv Aging, 9:p.793-800.
  • Bindawas, S.M., Vennu, V ., Azer, S.A. (2013). Are physical therapy interns competent inpatient management skills? Assessment of the views of clinical and academic physical therapists. J Phys Ther Sci, 25(5): p.649-55.
  • Kachanathu, S.J., P. Bhatia, S.N., Vennu, V . (2013). Efficacy of music listening with conventional physiotherapy management on sub-acute stroke patients-a pilot study. Scientific Journal of Medical Science, 2(8):p.159-164.
  • Kachanathu, S.J., P. Bhatia, S.N., Vennu, V . (2013). Efficacy of meditation with conventional physiotherapy management on sub-acute stroke patients. Scholarly Journal of Medicine, 3(5): p.48-52.

List of Published Abstracts

  • Aqeel Alenazi, Bader Alqahtani, Mohammed Alshehri, Ahmad Dhahawi Alananzi, Kamlesh Khunti, Vishal Vennu , Neil A Segal, Saad M Bindawas. (June 2020). Baseline Gait Speed Can Predict Diabetes Incidence in Individuals with or at Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Longitudinal Study Using Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Diabetes 69(Supplement 1):1462-P.
  • Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu . (February 2016). Examining the relationship between obesity levels and the risk of joint pain comorbidity: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 46(1): p. A4.
  • Saad M. Bindawas, HussamMawajdeh, Vishal Vennu , HishamAlhaidary, Kenneth J. Ottenbacher. (October 2015). Trends of Functional Outcomes, Length of Stay, and Discharge Disposition after Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 96(10): E91.
  • Saad M. Bindawas, HussamMawajdeh, Vishal Vennu , HishamAlhaidary. (September 2015). The difference in Functional Recovery between Stroke Patients with Right, Left, or both Hemiparesis. Asia Oceania Congress for NeuroRehabilitation, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu . (May 2015). Longitudinal Impacts of Frequent Knee Pain and Back Pain on Health-related Quality of Life: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. In: World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress. Physiotherapy, 101(Sup.1): e150.
  • Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu . (February 2015). Longitudinal Effects of Physica Inactivity and Obesity for Men and women with Frequent Knee Pain: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 45(1): p. A74-A151.
  • Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu , AlSnih S. (October 2014). The Impact of Frequent Knee Pain and Obesity in men and women: Data from the OAI study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 95(10): p. e41.
  • Vishal Vennu , Saad M. Bindawas. (May 2014). The Effect of Fall on Health-Related Quality of Life among older adults with doctor-diagnosed Arthritis: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative Study. J Am GeriatrSoc, 62(sup, 1): p. s104.
  • Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu . (January 2013) Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life among Subjects with bilateral, Unilateral, and No Knee Pain: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 43(1): p. A105.

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DECLARATION

At this moment, I declare that the information furnished above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Vishal Vennu

Quote

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Timeline

Research electronic data capture (REDCap)

08-2019

How to write an abstract and improve your article

04-2018

How to turn your thesis into an article

04-2018

Structuring your article correctly

04-2018

How to prepare your manuscript

04-2018

The journal publishing cycle

04-2018

10 Tips for writing a truly terrible journal article

04-2017

Using proper scientific language

01-2017

Ph.D. - Clinical Research

Lingaya's University
01.2016 - Current

Research Assistant

King Saud University
06.2011 - Current

Clinical research methodology

03-2011

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

L.V. Prasad Eye Institute And Research Center
01.2010 - 05.2011

SAS

05-2008

Master of Science - Clinical Research And Regulatory Affairs

Sikkim Manipal University
04.2008 - 06.2010

Clinical Research Assistant

4-Front Research Pvt. Ltd.
02.2007 - 12.2009

Clinical Research Coordinator

Indo-American Cancer Institute and Research Center
04.2005 - 10.2007

Medical Representative

Themis Pharmaceuticals
04.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Genetics, And Chemistry

Osmania University
04.1999 - 06.2002
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