Javeria Qadar

Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs & Clinical Research Professional | Drug Safety Specialist | Strategic Healthcare Management | Clinical Project Manager

Javeria Qadar is a Pharmaceutical Physician with over 13 years of experience in clinical research, medical affairs, and drug safety. Committed to delivering high standards of patient care, she ensures rigorous ethical and regulatory compliance. With a proven track record in leading clinical trials across multiple phases, she has supported multi-regional trials (MRTs) and investigator-initiated trials, prioritizing data integrity and patient safety.
She was a key medical reference in advancing medical affairs and clinical research initiatives in her previous roles within the biopharmaceutical sector. Her efforts significantly impacted the treatment of thousands of patients with Hepatitis B and C through innovative educational programs that enhanced healthcare professionals' treatment capabilities. Her work in virology and gastrohepatology was instrumental in gathering local efficacy data and improving clinical practices and patient outcomes in managing viral hepatitis. Her therapeutic expertise spans several areas, including virology, cardiovascular, oncology, and gastrohepatology.
Additionally, Javeria serves as the Director of a study group at the PMI North Alberta Chapter, enhancing project management skills for aspiring project and risk managers, including in healthcare settings. She is also interested in the application of AI in healthcare, aiming to improve data integrity and patient safety while maintaining privacy standards.
She holds an MBBS, an MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, and multiple professional certifications, including ACRP-CP, PMP, CCRS, CRCP, and BCMAS. As an instructor at the Clinical Research Training Academy, her unwavering commitment to excellence in clinical research and her passion for education and innovation positions her as an invaluable resource for aspiring professionals.

Twanna L. Davis, MPM , MBA

Twanna Davis is a distinguished leader in clinical trials with over 25 years of specialized expertise in clinical operations, site management, and regulatory compliance. As an Independent Consultant, Twanna leverages her extensive background to advance the global clinical trials landscape. She focuses on integrating eClinical Systems to foster AI-driven innovation, establishing capacity-building programs in low- and middle-income countries, and collaborating with organizations to promote sustainability and diversity in clinical research. Her oversight of active clinical trials contributes directly to driving health improvements worldwide.

Twanna's extensive experience, including her dual Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Project Management, equips her with the strategic acumen to excel in budgeting, timelines, quality assurance, and risk management for complex, large-scale clinical research initiatives. This experience has positioned her as a trusted advisor on clinical trial infrastructure, health workforce development, and academic partnerships, particularly across Africa.

For the past 13 years, Twanna has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Campbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, where she educates and mentors the next generation of clinical research professionals. Driven by a commitment to innovation, knowledge-sharing, and excellence, Twanna continuously seeks new ways to elevate the clinical trials industry, keeping her career dynamic and impactful.

Zain Siddiqui

Certified Clinical Research Specialist and Principal Clinical Research Associate

As a Certified Clinical Research Specialist with a decade of hands-on experience in the field, I bring both depth and dedication to my role as an instructor. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Biomedical concentration from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, where I began my journey in clinical research as an undergraduate researcher and later as a Research Assistant at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Following my academic experience, I joined Medpace as a Clinical Research Associate, gaining foundational knowledge in trial monitoring and site management. I further honed my skills at ICON plc over two years before taking on my current role as a Principal Clinical Research Associate at PPD, where I have acquired extensive experience in oncology trials and multiple therapeutic areas. This background enables me to deliver real-world insights, practical knowledge, and a deep understanding of clinical trial operations to students, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence needed to excel in the clinical research industry.

My goal as an instructor is to empower each student with actionable knowledge and industry expertise to launch their clinical research careers with confidence.