Sharron E. Dawes, Ph.D.

Chula Vista, CA
sharron.dawes@gmail.com 619-818-0415

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharrondawes

Medical/Healthcare Researcher
Experienced professional with proven success in management and research, in clinical environments in
the United States and Australia. Accomplished neuropsychologist with extensive background working
with people with severe cognitive disorders and mental illness including MDD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar
disorder, HIV/AIDS, substance disorders, Hepatitis C, and Alzheimers disease, and other dementias.
Strong ability to manage large-scale trials. Well-versed in data collection, integrity and analysis, tissue
dispensation, visit information and coordination, IRB submissions, consent development, and quality
assurance issues (GCP/ICH). Demonstrated skills in instructing graduate and undergraduate students in
Psychology. Published author and noted presentation speaker.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Clinical Disorders Project Management Healthy/Successful Aging Team
Leadership Co-occurring Disorders fMRI Research and Methodologies Test
Score interpretation Ethical Issues Consent and Competency Enhanced
Consent Procedures GCP/ICH Brain Disorder Rehabilitation Efforts
Multivariate, Univariate Methodologies SPSS MATLAB Microsoft Office Suite
Peer-Reviewed Publications and Book Chapters.

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

MEDAVANTE INC., Hamilton, NJ
2012 to 2015
Clinician
Reviewed and rated novel medications or medication indicators for adults with severe mental and/or
physical illness and other neurocognitive disorders. Monitored, administered and blindly analyzed,
scored, and provided recommendations to site raters on conducting standardized, structured and semistructured diagnostic and severity tests for clinical trials involving schizophrenia, major depression,
Alzheimers disease and other neuropsychiatric conditions. Guaranteed accurate review of site data
through standardized methods. Followed sponsor protocol-specific requests and appropriate good
clinical practices and internal procedures. Attended clinical and team meetings and continuing
calibration and training. Oversaw projects to set up and maintain large database of key research
publications. Gathered databases and conducted statistical analysis of data. Worked on additional
research-related projects including documentation reviews, assisting review and quality check of tabletbased assessment tools, and statistical analysis for other projects.
Initiated collaborations to help with statistical analysis, worked with a diverse group of clinicians
from all over the world and assessed patients in an understanding and empathetic manner
especially when they were frustrated or upset with the assessments.
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Chula Vista, CA
2012
Adjunct Professor
Developed and taught Psychology 260 Intro to Physiological Psychology and Psychology 101 General
Psychology courses to approximately 35 students per course. Encouraged student learning through
various teaching methods. Conversed with students and co-workers about subject-related issues by
email, telephone, and individually. Prepared and delivered lectures/tutorials/assignments/exams.
Graded assignments and exams.
Able to conduct the courses in a professional and competent manner even though had only been
given 1 week to prepare for the courses and learn how the Southwestern Community College
systems and expectations worked.
Successfully helped students to learn the material required to pass the courses with a low
student failure rate and kept on track with assessments and unit modules with quick turnaround
for assessment feedback to students.

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SHARP MESA VISTA HOSPITAL, San Diego, CA

2010 to 2012
Clinical Trials Specialist
Assessed behavioral and cognitive assessments for novel medication trials for adults and adolescents
with Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Conducted clinical interviews of
research participants (prospective and current) to determine history and treatment of current
psychiatric disorder. Supervised ongoing and beginning outpatient medication research studies
including IRB submission and review and sponsor documents, protocols, and clinical information.
Trained and monitored nursing students including reviewing case studies and educating about research
methodologies.
Successfully enrolled participants and maintained their participation in the trials; liaised with
clinical monitors, medical staff and others associated with the trials to ensure smooth running of
the trials. Set up collaborative outreach program with outpatient departments to increase
awareness of the trials that were available for patients.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIASAN DIEGO San Diego, CA
2004 to 2010
Department of Psychiatry T-32 Geropsychiatry Postdoctoral Fellow (2007-2010)
Researched neurocognitive elements of Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and
Normal/Successful Aging. Investigated data and wrote research publications. Administered structured
clinical interview for DSM-IV (Depression, Mania, Hypomania, Schizophrenia, Substance and Alcohol
Abuse and Dependence, Psychosis Screening and Overview modules). Trained and mentored research
assistants including leading monthly meetings and resolving cases. Conducted and attended seminars,
and coordinated monthly research career preparedness meetings.
Completed ongoing education courses including professional writing, statistics (basic and mixedmodels), neuroanatomy, fMRI and ethics for academics.
Project Scientist/Postdoctoral Researcher HNRC (2004-2007)
Performed neurocognitive assessment of and research for HIV, Hepatitis C Virus and Methamphetamine
Dependence. Managed and coordinated daily operations of multi-site longitudinal National Institute of
Mental Health-funded study analyzing impact of advanced AIDS pre- and post-mortem. Conducted
structured clinical interviews for DSM-IV (Depression, Mania, Substance and Alcohol Abuse and
Dependence, ADHD, Psychosis Screening and Overview modules). Provided clinical ratings and
diagnosis of HIV/AIDS-related cognitive impairment. Analyzed data and wrote research publications.
Served as case conference liaison for Neurobehavioral Core.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology with Clinical Neuropsychology/Assessment Focus
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honors Program)
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Member, Psychologists Board of Queensland, Australia; International Neuropsychological Society;
National Academy of Neuropsychology, USA; and American Psychological Association
Ad-Hoc Reviewer for American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry; Journal of Aging and Health; and
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
List of Publications and Presentations Available Upon Request