Profile
Salma’s early education started in Sudan, and shortly after she moved with her family to Saudi Arabia. There she lived for 8 years, and completed High school. She moved back to Sudan as she was accepted in Omdurman Islamic University/ College of Basic Medical Science. After being awarded her bachelor degree in Human Physiology with grade Excellent with honours in 2006, Salma started her career in National Rebat University as a Physiology Lab Assistant. Two years later, she was a teacher assistant in many Universities such as Khartoum University/ College Of Nursing, University Of Bahr Al-Ghazal, and University of Juba. She was blessed with a marriage, and moved to the United States of America where she had her 3 kids: Tameem, Telad, and Mohamed. It was a great opportunity for her to follow her passionate in the field of research. She obtained her Master of Science in Clinical Research from The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 2015, she completed her thesis project in Racial Disparities in Stroke, and she awarded a full scholarship to complete her Fellowship in Clinical Research Ethics in two years at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 2017. Salma worked first as Research Coordinator in the Neuroendovascular Surgery Department at The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) on human subjects protocols, and then she accepted a position at University Hospitals as a Program Coordinator at the Hollings Cancer Center. There, she maintained regulatory binders, prepared and submitted IRB submissions and documents, and assisted in protocol preparation for investigator initiated studies. Served as the primary contact to coordinate research studies in a team approach per study protocol meeting protocol guidelines and applicable IRB and FDA Regulations. (TMIST Trial & IITs Studies) Assisted with Internal and External audits and facilitated compliance with current legislation and norms of the research bases and government agencies. Worked with the research and program management staff to ensure that all active research projects are initiated and managed in a manner that is compliant with policies and procedures identified by the sponsor, and the IRB as well as Federal, State and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Screened, consented, and enrolled all qualified patients in the appropriate studies according to the eligibility criteria that has been provided in the protocols. Assisted with reporting to and communication with the IRB, government agencies, and industry, regarding adverse events, study renewal, study termination, and other activities necessary for the excellent performance of the studies involved. Coordinated patient parameters, treatment schedule, and follow up exam with patients and families to ensure proper patient management according to protocol requirements and compliance. Identified gabs in research tools and resources to meet the needs of the study, while maintaining patients database, files, and charts. Obtained Informed Consent Form from Patients while explaining any related information needed.
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EDUCATION:
Aug 2015 – June 2017
Fellowship in Clinical Research Ethics Program
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC
Aug 2014 – Aug 2015
Master of Science in Clinical Research program (MSCR), GPA – 3.69
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC
Jan 2002 – Jan 2006
B.Sc. Degree in Basic Medical Science with Major in Human Physiology, GPA – 3.78
Omdurman University, Omdurman.
Recent Completed Training:
• CITI Miami
• Core Clinical Research Training