Sowmya Nagamanickam

What encouraged you to volunteer your time and expertise with CDISC? 
My prior experience as a standards metadata curator, coupled with my involvement in automating value-level metadata processes, ignited a deep passion for contributing my time and expertise to volunteer with CDISC.

How did you begin working in clinical research?
After completing my graduation, I was delighted to secure a position at Accenture where I had the privilege of delving into the world of clinical research.

What did you want to be when you grew up?
From childhood, I was drawn to science mysteries, fueled by curiosity and a desire for discovery. This passion led me to pursue a career contributing to scientific advancement.

You are working on the CDISC Biomedical Concepts (COSMoS) release. What are you excited about with this release and/or what updates do you think the user community will find most useful? 
With this release, users will discover comprehensive references for the newly incorporated domains, empowering them to delve deeper into oncology standards and access invaluable information on the subject.

Please provide a tip that someone would find helpful in working with CDISC Standards.
Regularly engage with the CDISC community through forums, webinars, and workshops. This not only provides valuable insights and updates but also fosters networking opportunities and collaboration with peers who share similar challenges and experiences.