Ofelia Rodriguez Nievas, MD

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A day in my life at Clinipace

First thing, open Outlook and see what's in there, try to classify emails according to importance/urgency, and do my best solving/replying to them. Then, I start dealing with all of my "to do" tasks – like interacting with support professionals (accountants/lawyers in each country). I also spend time meeting our team, asking about progress of our studies, seeking solutions, and evaluating strategies in order to achieve an objective. Whenever possible, I read articles in connection to our activities or seek current information on various topics.

My "a-ha!" moment

With patients as our main interest and focus, there is nothing better than knowing that results of a study conducted by us have shown positive results, contributing to the community by benefiting many patients.  As for our clients, getting a trial up and running faster than expected, accomplishing enrollment timelines in shorter periods than the estimated, and contributing to solutions are the most important moments.

The most important consideration a client should take when undertaking a clinical research project

Cultural differences - factors that would modify or impact the standardized conduction of clinical trials.

One of the biggest misconceptions I run up against in my daily duties is

The extraordinary contributions Latin America can make in the field.

Professional organizations

American Society of Clinical Oncology

If I'm not at my desk, you can find me…

Walking, cooking for my kids, reading, meeting friends, swimming, gardening, traveling, taking tango classes (my latest "awesome" hobby).

The best thing I ever ate was…

There is not just one best…but if I had to choose something for the “last bite in my life" it would be a good cheese with a juicy apple.

The best place I've ever visited is…

I love: Paris, Perito Moreno Glaciar in southern Argentina, Jerusalem, and Machu Pichu... among many others.

The best thing I've ever read is…

"Love in the Time of Cholera" by Gabriel Garcia Marques is one of the best.

Best movie ever?

Hanna and Her Sisters

One thing about me most people don't know is…

That I'm very shy!

Half empty or half full?

Half full, definitely!

Morning, noon, or night?

Morning is when I have the most energy, the ideal time for working; though for having good times, any time of the day is perfect!

Paper or plastic?

Paper, I love paper stuff and paper stores. Paper says much about a person.

Coke or Pepsi?

Pepsi

Smooth or crunchy peanut butter?

Peanut butter is not part of the menu in Argentina, but I've only tried the smooth kind.

iPhone or Blackberry?

I have a standard cell phone, which perfectly covers my needs: calling and texting.

Mac or PC?

PC, though I have never tried a Mac.