388 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine SCIENCES, PHARMACEUTICALS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY A clinical researcher of nearly two decades, Valerie Yolanda Carvajal currently excels as the associate director of USMA clinical research for Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Since 2020, she has led their diversity, community and clinical trials and has updated their investigator-initiated research assessment form to include a questionnaire for new protocol concepts on patient population diversity. In turn, this ensures that health care providers are taking into consideration traditionally underrepresented groups in their studies, which went live in the United States in February 2022. Earlier, Ms. Carvajal served in varying clinical roles with Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Shionogi, Inc., Novartis and Hoffmann-La Roche. Notably, in 2019, she was the recipient of a Portfolio Prioritization Achievement Award from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. To prepare for her career, Ms. Carvajal earned a BS in biological sciences, with a concentration in microbiology, from Cornell University in 2007 and an MS in clinical research administration from Walden University in 2012. Looking ahead, Ms. Carvajal is interested in driving diversity and inclusion within clinical studies. Her hope is to see standard operating procedures reflecting diversity and inclusion as a toppriority inprotocol development. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF USMA CLINICAL RESEARCH Bayer Pharmaceuticals Morristown, NJ Having accumulated over three decades of experience, Dr. Bassam El-Fahmawi is a proven expert in the field of microbiology. Since 2014, he has operated as the chief executive officer and chief technology officer of Mawi DNA Technologies LLC, a company which specializes in developing biotechnology used for sample collection. Before joining Mawi DNA Technologies, he cultivated a wealth of experience through working with numerous other biotech companies, including Bioneer Corporation, Corning Incorporated and Beckman Coulter, Inc. Prior to beginning his vocational journey, Dr. El-Fahmawi pursued a formal education and earned several degrees, including a PhD in microbiology and biotechnology from the University of Alberta in 2005. As part of his dedication to the field, he is a member of the American Society for Microbiology. Having been honored with several awards and commendations over the course of his career, Dr. El-Fahmawi attributes much of his success to the love and support of his wife and his passion for learning. To wit, he is especially proud of his numerous accomplishments and developments, and he hopes to continue expanding the company’s services in the coming years. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Mawi DNA Technologies LLC Hayward, CA DR. BASSAM EL-FAHMAWI VALERIE YOLANDA CARVAJAL
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