Nicola Cecchino
About Nicola Cecchino
Nicola Cecchino is a Clinical Data Manager currently working at Ocugen since 2022, with a previous career that includes roles at The Johns Hopkins University and ZOLL Medical Corporation. He has extensive experience in clinical data management and library science, supported by a solid educational background in biological sciences and informatics.
Work at Ocugen
Nicola Cecchino has been employed at Ocugen as a Clinical Data Manager since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing clinical data processes and ensuring data integrity for ongoing clinical trials. His work contributes to the development of innovative therapies aimed at addressing unmet medical needs.
Previous Experience in Clinical Data Management
Before joining Ocugen, Nicola Cecchino worked at ZOLL Medical Corporation as a Clinical Data Manager from 2014 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing data management activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Data Manager at The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health from 2012 to 2021, where he managed data for public health research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Nicola Cecchino has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Library Science (MLS) from the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on Library and Information Science. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Natural Sciences from the same institution. Additionally, he completed coursework in BioInformatics at The Johns Hopkins University and obtained certificates in Biomedical Informatics and Biomathematics from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and NNLM/Mid Atlantic Region, respectively.
Background in Library and Information Science
Nicola Cecchino has extensive experience in library and information science. He worked as an Electronic Resources Librarian at The Johns Hopkins University from 2000 to 2007, and as a Reference and Technology Librarian at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from 2007 to 2012. His roles involved managing electronic resources and providing technology support to library users.
Research Experience
Nicola Cecchino's research experience includes a position as a Research Staff Member at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the VA Medical Center of Pittsburgh from 1991 to 1996. His work focused on Clinical Nutrition and Transplant Surgery, contributing to research efforts in these specialized areas.