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Work History
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Chen-Hua Ma

Clinical Scientist
Maryland

Summary

Experienced clinical scientist with expertise in clinical research and development. Successful in maintaining compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements. Skilled in building collaborative relationships and leading clinical development strategies. Committed to prioritizing patient safety and delivering high-quality results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Graduate Assistant II

University of Maryland
08.2020 - 11.2024
  • Developed and optimized treatment protocols for early-stage unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Managed peritoneal ovarian carcinomatosis using advanced photoimmunotherapy techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in clinical research.

Sr. Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Steminent Biotherapeutics Inc.
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Designed phase III protocols and collaborated with principal investigators to finalize trial designs.
  • Set up statistical analysis plans for phase II trials, ensuring robust data collection and interpretation.
  • Actively partnered with global oncology teams to enhance study outcomes.

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

PAREXEL International
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Managed phase III and IV clinical trials, focusing on rheumatoid arthritis and lung cancer.
  • Conducted routine data verification and maintained strong communication with study teams.
  • Supported regulatory interactions and contributed to briefing documents and presentations.

Project Specialist

Merck Sharp & Dohme, MSD
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Articulated clinical study protocols and vaccination plans, including cost-effectiveness analysis.
  • Engaged with external partners to promote government procurement and business strategies.
  • Developed scientific literature and supported regulatory submissions.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy -

University of Maryland
08.2020 - 11.2024

Master’s degree - Biochemical Science and Technology

National Taiwan University
09.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor’s degree - Biochemical Science and Technology

National Taiwan University
09.2010 - 06.2014

Skills

  • ICH/GCP Compliance
  • Clinical Development Strategy
  • Risk/Benefit Analysis
  • Regulatory Interactions and Submissions
  • Oncology Collaboration
  • Study Design and Interpretation
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Scientific Writing and Presentation

Conferencepresentations

  • Synergistic photodynamic therapy and ethanol ablation of locally advanced tumors in vivo., Chen-Hua Ma
  • Jeffrey Yang
  • John Quinlan, Kathryn McNaughton, Tessa Hauser, Jenna L Mueller, Huang-Chiao Huang, 01/01/24, Optical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Detection: Mechanisms and Techniques in Photodynamic Therapy XXXII, San Francisco, CA
  • Photodynamic Therapy for Locally Advanced Unresectable Tumors with Light-Activatable Ethanol Injection., Chen-Hua Ma
  • John A. Quinlan, Kathryn McNaughton, Tessa Hauser, Jenna L Mueller, Huang-Chiao Huang, 07/01/23, 18th World Congress of the International Photodynamic Association (IPA) Congress, Tampere, Finland
  • Fluorescence-guided, targeted photochemotherapy of peritoneal carcinomatosis., Barry J. Liang, Sumiao Pang, Robert Perttila, Chen-Hua Ma, Payal Srivastava, Brandon Gaitan, Aaron J. Sorrin, Nada Fadul, Zoe Ylöniemi, Dana M. Roque, Tayyaba Hasan, Petteri Uusimaa, Huang-Chiao Huang, 01/01/23, Optical Methods for Tumor Treatment and Detection: Mechanisms and Techniques in Photodynamic Therapy XXXI, San Francisco, CA
  • Light-Activatable Ethanol Injection for the Treatment of Locally Unresectable Tumors., Jeffrey Yang
  • Chen-Hua Ma
  • Huang-Chiao Huang, Jenna L. Mueller, 10/01/22, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
  • Light responsive injectable implants for cancer photodynamic therapy and ethanol ablation., Chen-Hua Ma
  • Jenna Mueller, Huang-Chiao Huang, 05/01/22, Alavi-Bradley Symposium, Baltimore, MD
  • Light-Activatable Ethanol Injection for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Unresectable Tumors., Chen-Hua Ma
  • Jenna Mueller, Huang-Chiao Huang, 04/01/22, Society For Biomaterials 2022 Annual Meeting & Exposition, Baltimore, MD

Peerreviewedpublications

  • Efficacy of light-activatable ethanol injection for the treatment of early-stage unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma., Chen-Hua Ma
  • Jeffrey Yang
  • John A. Quinlan, Kaitlyn McNaughton, Tessa Hauser, Jenna L. Mueller, Huang-Chiao Huang, In preparation
  • Evaluating the biodistribution and biosafety of the light-activatable, sustained exposure ethanol injection technology for treatment of locally unresectable tumors., Jeffrey Yang
  • Chen-Hua Ma
  • John A. Quinlan, Kaitlyn McNaughton, Huang-Chiao Huang, Jenna L. Mueller, Bioeng Transl Med, 06/01/24, 2024, e10696
  • Fluorescence-guided photoimmunotherapy using targeted nanotechnology and ML7710 to manage peritoneal carcinomatosis., Barry J. Liang, Chen-Hua Ma
  • Sumiao Pang
  • Robert Perttila
  • Payal Srivastava, Brandon Gaitan, Aaron J. Sorrin, Nada Fadul, Zoe Ylöniemi, Dana M. Roque, Tayyaba Hasan, Petteri Uusimaa, Huang-Chiao Huang, Science Advances, 09/01/23, 9, 36, eadi3441
  • Intratumoral photosensitizer delivery and photodynamic therapy., Chen-Hua Ma
  • Jenna Mueller, Huang-Chiao Huang, NanoLife, 05/01/21, 11, 02, 2130003

Timeline

Graduate Assistant II

University of Maryland
08.2020 - 11.2024

Doctor of Philosophy -

University of Maryland
08.2020 - 11.2024

Sr. Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Steminent Biotherapeutics Inc.
09.2019 - 07.2020

Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

PAREXEL International
09.2018 - 08.2019

Project Specialist

Merck Sharp & Dohme, MSD
10.2017 - 08.2018

Master’s degree - Biochemical Science and Technology

National Taiwan University
09.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor’s degree - Biochemical Science and Technology

National Taiwan University
09.2010 - 06.2014
Chen-Hua MaClinical Scientist