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Hire Dr. Marjana S.

United States

USD 120 /hr

Freelance scientific researcher with expertise in both clinical and preclinical sciences, including industry & academia.

Profile Summary

I am an accomplished research scientist and group leader skilled in design of human and animal studies, in developing and reviewing IRB documents, in application of molecular biology and behavioral analysis, in study execution, in data collection and statistical analysis, and in preparation and presentation of study results. I also have a proven track record of organizing, building and leading effective, collaborative teams. Plus I am also experienced in market development/research and in startup leadership.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Behavioral Neuroscience
• ★ Obesity
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ IRB Applications
• ☆ Cancer Research
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Clinical Trial Protocol Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing

Research Market Research, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Consultant

miLEAD consulting

October 2020 - Present

Research Fellow

University of Michigan

January 2019 - Present

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of North Texas Health Science Center

June 2015 - December 2018

Graduate Research Assistant

University of North Texas Health Science Center

August 2009 - May 2015

Education

PhD (Pharmacology and Neuroscience)

University of North Texas Health Science Center

August 2009 - May 2015

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kruempel, J.C.P., Miller, H.A., Schaller, M.L., Fretz, A., Howington, M., Sarker, M., Huang, S., Leiser, S.F.(2020). Hypoxic response regulators RHY-1 and EGL-9/PHD promote longevity through a VHL-1-independent transcriptional response . GeroScience.

Sarker, M.R., Franks, S.F.(2018). Efficacy of curcumin for age-associated cognitive decline: a narrative review of preclinical and clinical studies . GeroScience. 40. (2). p. 73-95.

Gdowski, A.S., Ranjan, A., Sarker, M.R., Vishwanatha, J.K.(2017). Bone-targeted cabazitaxel nanoparticles for metastatic prostate cancer skeletal lesions and pain . Nanomedicine. 12. (17). p. 2083-2095.

Sarker, M.R., Franks, S., Sumien, N., Thangthaeng, N., Filipetto, F., Forster, M.(2015). Curcumin mimics the neurocognitive and anti-inflammatory effects of caloric restriction in a mouse model of midlife obesity . PLoS ONE. 10. (10).

Sarker, M.R., Franks, S., Caffrey, J.(2013). Direction of post-prandial ghrelin response associated with cortisol response, perceived stress and anxiety, and self-reported coping and hunger in obese women . Behavioural Brain Research. 257. p. 197-200.