Carla Castro
About Carla Castro
Carla Castro is a YCCI Clinical Research Coordinator at Yale University, with a background in sociology and anthropology. She has experience in various research and administrative roles, including positions at Boston University School of Medicine and Western Connecticut Health Network.
Current Role at Yale University
Carla Castro serves as the YCCI Clinical Research Coordinator at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitating communication among research teams. Her position allows her to leverage her academic background and practical experience in clinical research to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Carla Castro holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Western Connecticut State University, which she completed from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education at Boston University School of Medicine, where she earned a Master of Science in Clinical Research from 2018 to 2020. Her educational background provides her with a comprehensive understanding of social sciences and research methodologies, enhancing her effectiveness in clinical research coordination.
Previous Experience in Clinical Research
Before her current position at Yale University, Carla Castro gained valuable experience in the field of clinical research. She worked as a Graduate Student at Boston University School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she held a role as a Research Intern Coordinator at Western Connecticut Health Network for two months in 2018 and served as a Research Assistant at Ascent Services Group for one month in 2021. These roles contributed to her expertise in clinical research processes.
Administrative and Technical Skills
Carla Castro possesses a strong background in administrative roles, including experience as a Data Entry Coordinator at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company from 2017 to 2018. Her skills extend to graphic design and website building, which complement her clinical research coordination responsibilities. Additionally, she has demonstrated proficiency in vital signs monitoring, indicating her foundational knowledge in healthcare practices.