ALAA ALDEEN
Swansea,City and County of Swansea
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with extensive expertise in medical and non-medical skills, including patient care, infection prevention and control, dementia care, palliative care, and medication administration. Proficient in blood processing, sample management, drawing blood, and using a centrifuge. Skilled in clinical documentation, personal hygiene assistance, mental health support, and neuroscience. Adept at managing essential documentation, site file management, study amendments control, data analysis, applied research, prototype testing, public services interpreting, social enterprise development and business start-up. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth within the healthcare sector.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cancer Clinical Trial Researcher
Swansea Bay Health Board
Swansea, UK
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Research and Development, Cancer Institute, Singleton Hospital - Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Research Protocol Management: Contributed to the analysis and development of research protocols, ensuring scientific and ethical standards
- Eligibility Criteria Assessment: Applied eligibility criteria to select suitable trial participants, focusing on demographic relevance and safety
- Informed Consent Facilitation: Led informed consent processes, enhancing patient understanding and engagement
- GCP Compliance: Upheld Good Clinical Practice standards across all trial phases, ensuring data reliability and participant safety
- Clinical Rotation and Collaboration: Participated in hospital rotations, collaborated with principal investigators, and supported administrative tasks to optimize trial operations and outcomes
- Research and Development, Cancer Institute, Singleton Hospital - Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Collaborated closely with quality control team for maintaining high standards across all research operations.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews for insightful study foundations.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members for effective project coordination.
- Ensured adherence to ethical standards throughout all stages of the research process.
- Managed strategic research projects and communicated findings to stakeholders.
Freelance Biostatistician
Freelance
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
01.2022 - 11.2024
- SPSS and Flow Jo for biostatistics and data analysis
- Analysis and processing of data related to clinical trials and study applicants
- Analyses data and generated reports
- Assist with ongoing clinical studies and medical data analysis
- Improved data quality by implementing structured validation checks.
Medical Writer
self employed
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Medical and Scientific Writing
- Enhanced understanding of medical literature by conducting thorough and detailed research.
- Improved readability of complex clinical data with clear, concise writing style.
- Attended medical conferences to stay abreast of latest developments in the field.
- Incorporated AI content generation to increase workflow efficiency.
Innovations Networks Specialist
self employed
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Global Networks, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, Qatar-UAE, Turkish/Europe/UK, USA
- Implemented innovative strategies to promote cross-functional teamwork.
- Led the development of productive partnerships for business growth.
- Promoted and supported development of strategic partnerships aligned with organisational priorities.
Volunteer
Plan International Organisation
01.2017 - 11.2024
- I educated young children on basic sanitary measures to be taken to avoid infectious diseases
- Educating adults in water sanitation and basic purification methods as the water was unclean
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Provided preventive health education to promote wellness.
Medical Translator
self employed
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
01.2015 - 11.2024
- Arabic/English Translation Services
- Translated crucial health information, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained cultural sensitivity during translation to foster trust and rapport with patients.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals for seamless provision of services.
- Ensured accuracy in transcription of medical reports, leading to error-free records.
- Provided real-time translation during medical consultations, facilitating effective patient-doctor interactions.
- Eased the process of informed consent by clarifying complex medical terminologies.
- Handled unexpected situations during emergency room translations, ensuring smooth flow of critical information.
Self-employed Medical Device Inventor
Self-employed
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Successfully converted idea into business that has influenced and helped many people
- Successfully developed and commercialized medical testing devices
- Managed business operations including product development, marketing, and customer relations
- Utilized strong networking skills to establish partnerships with suppliers and distributors
- Developed prototypes to test assumptions and sustain positive user experiences.
- Collaborated with engineers and product managers to design and implement new features.
- Researched and reviewed techniques influencing design processes to remain ahead of product trends.
- Collated and evaluated research findings to identify product weaknesses and innovate designs.
- Protected intellectual property rights using patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Support worker (Older adults in care)
El Fasher Hospital
El fashir, Sudan
09.2017 - 09.2017
- Provided emotional support for elderly individuals, fostering a sense of security and companionship.
- Assisted older adults with daily care activities to improve their quality of life.
- Enhanced safety within the facility by promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Supported family visits by preparing rooms and facilitating comfortable interactions between parties.
- Enabled improved mobility for residents through physical support and encouragement.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene standards met in all residential areas, providing a healthy environment for inhabitants.
- Monitored health status of elderly patients regularly, promptly reporting any issues to medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of individual's conditions and behaviours to provide effective care planning.
- Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Medical Sciences
Swansea University
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 09.2020 - 12.2023
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine and Surgery
University of AL Fasher
AL Fasher/Sudan 11.2013 - 05.2019
Diploma of Pharmacy - Clinical pharmacy
Nouran Academic Centre for Training and Capacity building
Sudan 01.2017 - 05.2017
Skills
Medical Skills and Experience Non-Medical Skills and Experience
- Patient care
- Infection prevention and control
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Medication administration
- Blood processing
- Blood sample management
- Drawing blood
- Using centrifuge
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Clinical documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mental health support
- Neuroscience
- Sample processing
- COVID-19 testing
- Chromatography
- Clinical trials
- Managing essential documentation
- Cell and tissue sampling
- Site file management
- Study amendments control
- Data analysis
- Applied research
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Prototype testing
- English language
- Public services interpreting
- Social enterprise
- Business start-up
- Starting a small business
- Rapid prototyping
- Scientific writing
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice Consolidation Training, National Institute for Health and Care Research, 03/01/24
- Valid Informed Consent in Research, Health and Care Research Wales, 02/21/24
- Transporting Dangerous Goods Training, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, 05/10/24
- IATA (Dangerous Goods Training), Mayo Clinic Laboratories, 05/10/24
- Research Human Tissue Act, National Institute for Health and Care Research, 05/03/24
- Social Services and Well-being Act, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Resuscitation, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Safeguarding Adults, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Safeguarding Children, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Violence & Aggression, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Welsh Language, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
Achievements and Recognitions:
- Winner of Sudan British Council Entrepreneurship Award: Awarded £200,000 in 2019.
- Top 30 Finalist in "Stars of Science" Competition: Selected from 15,000 contestants by Qatar Foundation, 2019.
- Nominated for Innovation HUB at UNESCO African Week: Attended the event in Paris, May 2019.
- Patent Granted for Medical Device: Achieved in 2018.
- Recipient of 3 Silver Medals: Awarded by the National Research Council of Thailand, 2023.
- Recipient of 2 Bronze Medals: Earned at Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exposition (IPITEX), 2024.
- Registered 3 Design Rights: Recorded with UK Intellectual Property Office.
- UK Patent Pending: Filed in 2024.
Timeline
Cancer Clinical Trial Researcher
Swansea Bay Health Board
01.2024 - 11.2024
Freelance Biostatistician
Freelance
01.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Medical Sciences
Swansea University
09.2020 - 12.2023
Medical Writer
self employed
01.2020 - 11.2024
Innovations Networks Specialist
self employed
01.2020 - 11.2024
Support worker (Older adults in care)
El Fasher Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2017
Diploma of Pharmacy - Clinical pharmacy
Nouran Academic Centre for Training and Capacity building
01.2017 - 05.2017
Volunteer
Plan International Organisation
01.2017 - 11.2024
Medical Translator
self employed
01.2015 - 11.2024
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine and Surgery
University of AL Fasher
11.2013 - 05.2019
Self-employed Medical Device Inventor
Self-employed
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Good Clinical Practice Consolidation Training, National Institute for Health and Care Research, 03/01/24
- Valid Informed Consent in Research, Health and Care Research Wales, 02/21/24
- Transporting Dangerous Goods Training, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, 05/10/24
- IATA (Dangerous Goods Training), Mayo Clinic Laboratories, 05/10/24
- Research Human Tissue Act, National Institute for Health and Care Research, 05/03/24
- Social Services and Well-being Act, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Resuscitation, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Safeguarding Adults, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Safeguarding Children, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Violence & Aggression, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
- Welsh Language, NHS Wales, 01/01/24
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