Tools for Improving Data Quality in Dermatology Clinical Trials

Jennifer Olt, PhD, Scientific Advisor, CRF Bracket

Dr. Jennifer Olt is a Scientific Advisor based in CRF Bracket’s London office. She comes from an academic background and has 10 years of research experience in neuroscience and physiology and is specialized in auditory research. During her time in academia, she focused on the molecular basis of synaptic transmission in the auditory pathway and has published several papers on the topic. She has presented her research at conferences and taught BSc, MSc and PhD students. Since joining CRF Bracket she has worked on dermatology and instrument migration. Dr. Olt has a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Sheffield in Neurophysiology.

Petra Reksoprodjo, Associate Director, CRF Bracket

Dr. Petra Reksoprodjo is a Clinical Associate Director in the Client Services Department at Bracket. Coming in with a medical background, Dr Reksoprodjo has over 18 years of experience in the clinical trials industry with an emphasis in CNS clinical trials. She joined the company in 2014 after working for several years in a consultant role as an independent clinical reviewer. At CRF Bracket, Petra is responsible for clinical oversight and project delivery covering a large portfolio. She works closely with the data analytics department, preparing and delivering clinical data analyses to the clients. She frequently delivers internal training as well as presents at the international investigator meetings. Dr. Reksoprodjo is based in Bracket’s Prague office.

Prateek Verma, Associate Director, Clinical Services, CRF Bracket

Dr. Prateek Verma is a medical doctor with more than 18 years of experience in clinical research. He has served as an investigator for 18 industry-sponsored psychiatric clinical trials. Dr. Verma is involved in providing training, data quality and consulting services to the pharmaceutical industry. He worked extensively on schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, dementia, infectious diseases, dermatology and other behavioral disorders before joining CRF Bracket. Dr. Verma also held an advisory position for NIHR research design services and PRIMENT (Primary Mental Health clinical trials unit) while working for Medical Research Council, UK and University College London. He presently oversees Rater Training and Quality Assurance (RTQA) activities in global psychiatric, neurology and non-CNS indications, serves as Expert Presenter at many investigator meetings across the globe and mentors clinical staff at CRF Bracket.

Alan Kott, MUDr, Clinical Vice President, Data Analytics, CRF Bracket

Dr. Alan Kott is based in CRF Bracket Prague office and until recently was Senior Clinical Manager for Europe. Having led the development of the Data Analytics Program for Bracket, he had overseen the design and reporting of data analytics in multiple large schizophrenia studies. For the past seven years, he has also provided training to investigators as an Expert Trainer.

Dr. Kott has been responsible for the design and implementation of multiple in-study data quality programs and served as a Product Business Owner for Rater Reliability Statistical Measures Application. Prior to Bracket, Dr. Kott worked as a house officer in Psychiatry at General Teaching Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, and as an Assistant Professor at Charles University, 1st Medical Faculty – Department of Psychiatry, in Prague. Dr. Kott has a Medicinae Universae Doctor (MUDr) from Charles University.