Volunteer Spotlight

CDISC’s strength derives from the diverse perspectives of our community. Whether coming from a pharmaceutical organization, academic institution, regulatory agency, non-profit, or beyond, our volunteers bring a range of experiences and backgrounds that drive more meaningful clinical research. We invite you to read about our volunteers who contribute their expertise to facilitate the development of standards that are open and available to all.

Jordan Li

Biomedical/Clinical Research Information Specialist
Enterprise Vocabular Services (EVS), National Cancer Institute Contractor

This spotlight was featured in September 2018.

Jordan leads the Controlled Terminology team.

Christine Connolly

Associate Director, Data Standard Expert
EMD Serrono

This spotlight was featured in March 2018.

Christine leads the SDS team, which develops SDTM, as well as the Genomics and Biospecimens sub-teams. She also provides subject matter expertise to the CDASH and Controlled Terminology teams.

Hidetoshi Misawa

Group Lead, Program Data Management Group, Japan
Pfizer

This spotlight was featured in June 2018.

Hidetoshi chaired the Japan CDISC Coordinating Committee (J3C). His commitment to advancing the awareness of CDISC in Japan has been significant in promoting the use of CDISC standards in the region.

Joerg Dillert

Consulting Solution Senior Director
Oracle Health Sciences

This spotlight was featured in December 2017.

Joerg served as chair of the E3C for many years and remains an active member.

Kamiar “Mike” Hamidi

Associate Director, Global Clinical Data Standards
Merck & Co.

This spotlight was featured in June 2017.

Mike has served on various CDISC teams since 2010. His blend of enthusiasm, commitment and strong subject matter expertise have led him to positions of leadership and responsibility.

Éanna Kiely

Head, Clinical Data Stanards
UCB

This spotlight was featured in December 2016.

Éanna has served on the Submission Data Standards team, which develops SDTM, as well as on the CDASH team. Additionally, he is an active member of the E3C.

Trisha Simpson

Director of Global Integrated Standards
UCB

This spotlight was featured in September 2016.

Trisha co-chaired the CDASH team, co-led the Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutic Area team, served as representative on the CDISC Advisory Council, member of the CDISC Technical Leadership Committee, member of the EHR-to-CDASH (E2C) team, and the UCB representative on the TransCelerate Data Standards and eSource work streams.