THRIVING
February 2025
iTHRIV Under the Microscope
Medard Ng, PhD is making significant contributions to iTHRIV as the Research Quality Manager, where he plays an instrumental role in shaping our collaborative clinical research initiatives. As part of his responsibilities, he oversees the development, management, and direction of the overall quality management and assurance program for clinical research involving human subjects within iTHRIV. His work also includes designing educational programs, assessing the effectiveness of training tools, and offering consultations to researchers to ensure high-quality standards are met. Medard is passionate about supporting and providing resources critical to the success of iTHRIV's clinical and translational science researchers.
Currently, Medard is preparing for the expected launch of the 2025 iTHRIV Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Studies Program, where he will serve as the program manager. The announcement of this much-anticipated program is expected soon, bringing new opportunities for the clinical and translational science community across iTHRIV.
Medard Ng, PhD
Medard serves as part of the leadership team for the NIH-NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) national quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) group. This group serves as a critical liaison between NCATS staff and the QA/QC teams across the country, addressing challenges in the NIH-prior approval process and working to improve practices. They also share best practices to enhance the work of QA/QC personnel across the national consortium.Before joining iTHRIV, Medard served as a compliance coordinator for the Institutional Review Board for Health Sciences Research at the University of Virginia, a regulatory coordinator at the Office of Clinical Research at the UVA Cancer Center, and a project manager in a biotech company. His academic background includes training in developmental biology, genetics, and molecular biology.Outside of work, Medard enjoys spending time with his spouse and two children, traveling – particularly internationally- and salsa dancing (his current idol is Fadi Fusion). He also enjoys exercising, watching professional soccer, and reading. Currently, he is interested in books about the history of the Renaissance period and personal finance.
