Divya Soni

Clinical Research Associate, University of Galway

Research interests: Clinical Trials, Haematology

Divya Soni is a Clinical Research Associate at the University of Galway, playing a pivotal role in the Haematology Team where she oversees clinical trials focused on haematological malignancies. She also serves as a dedicated Data Manager, ensuring high-quality data capture and regulatory compliance across complex studies. Prior to joining as a Clinical Research Associate, she had received a research scholarship awarded by the Advanced Therapies and Cancers Research Group at the HRB Clinical Research Facility, University of Galway. With over a decade of experience in clinical research, Divya holds dual Master's degrees, one in Clinical Research from the University of Galway and another in Food and Nutrition from the University of Delhi. Her journey into clinical research began with a formative thesis on anaemia, igniting a lifelong passion for improving health outcomes through evidence-based research. Since then, she has contributed to multiple national and international health organisations, delivering impact across a wide spectrum of therapeutic areas, including haematology, infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and nutrition. Divya's recent work includes her second thesis, where she explored innovative approaches to address malnutrition in lung cancer populations, an area where she integrated her dual expertise in clinical research and nutrition.

Her professional strengths extend to the entire lifecycle of clinical trials from study start-up to execution and close-out. She is highly proficient in the development of study documentation, study monitoring, project and data management, and ensuring compliance with local and regulatory submission requirements. Divya is also an accomplished academic, with peer-reviewed publications to her credit and international presentations delivered in the USA, China, and UAE.