Lauren P. Giesler
Malvern,VIC
Summary
I am a project management professional with a PhD in Neuroscience and diverse experience across healthcare, research, and clinical operations in both Australia and the U.S. My current role as a Clinical Trial Coordinator involves leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating patient-facing services, and managing end-to-end trial operations in stroke rehabilitation. Previously, I supported concussion research at Monash University and contributed to neurotrauma research in the U.S., where I developed strong foundations in communication and collaborative problem-solving. Across roles, I have been responsible for recruiting and training staff, enhancing team communication, and improving service delivery workflows.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Trial Coordinator
Alfred Health
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of multiple clinical trials, including staff recruitment, site liaising, ethics and governance submissions, data collection, patient recruitment, and stakeholder implementation to support implementation of evidence-based stroke rehabilitation practices
Research Assistant
Monash Trauma Group, Monash University
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported data collection, participant recruitment and assessment, and data analysis for studies investigating cognitive function following sport and work-related concussion
Laboratory Manager
Injury and Recovery Laboratory, West Virginia University
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Supervised and trained junior laboratory staff, oversaw daily laboratory operations, maintained equipment, assisted with research activities, developing and implementing laboratory procedures
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Injury and Recovery Laboratory, West Virginia University
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Participated in behavioural experiments, data collection, coding, and analysis of research investigating the impact of traumatic brain injury on a preclinical rat model of conditioned reinforcement
Education
PhD - Neuroscience
Monash University
02-2025
B.A. - Psychology
West Virginia University
12-2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Skilled in planning, coordinating, and monitoring research and health-related projects from planning through to implementation, including ethics applications and reporting, risk management, and patient recruitment
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Experience in staff recruitment, onboarding, and professional development; skilled in supporting a positive, inclusive workplace aligned with patient-first values
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strong ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure aligned service delivery
- Data Management
- Accurate collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical and research data; ability to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
- Clinical Documentation
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record documentation; skilled in preparing trial protocols, informed consent materials, progress reports, etc
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, fostering open communication and mutual respect to achieve shared goals; experience working in clinical and research-driven teams
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice Certification
- NIDA Clinical Trials Network - May 2025
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Premium Health - April 2025
- Advanced Clinical Research Project Manager Training & Certification
- CCRPS - Feb 2025
- Monash University Ally Network
- Monash University – September 2023
- Venepuncture Certification
- The Pathology Foundation - June 2022
Publications
Giesler, L.P., O'Brien, W.T., Bain, J., Spitz, G., Jaehne, E.J., van den Buuse, M., Shultz, S.R., Mychasiuk, R., & McDonald, S.J. (2025). Investigating the role of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor Val66Met polymorphism in repetitive mild traumatic brain injury outcomes in rats, Behavioural & Brain Functions, 21(5).
Professional Presentations
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Peer Review
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Timeline
Clinical Trial Coordinator
Alfred Health
02.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Monash Trauma Group, Monash University
04.2023 - 10.2024
Laboratory Manager
Injury and Recovery Laboratory, West Virginia University
12.2019 - 07.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Injury and Recovery Laboratory, West Virginia University
01.2019 - 12.2019
PhD - Neuroscience
Monash University
B.A. - Psychology
West Virginia University
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