Raisa Kavalakkat

Raisa Kavalakkat is a seasoned professional in clinical research and nursing with extensive experience spanning over a decade. Currently serving as a Clinical Research Project Manager at UBC since August 2024, Raisa has previously held the position of Clinical Trials Portfolio Manager and Research Manager at Medical Research Network from May 2022 to August 2024. Prior to that, Raisa worked as a Cardiac Research Nurse Specialist at London North West Healthcare NHS Trust from October 2013 to May 2022. Additional experience includes roles as a Registered Nurse at Hallmark Care Homes and a Student Lecturer at the University of South Wales. Raisa began their career as a Senior Nurse at Grant Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune from March 2009 to March 2011. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Nursing from the University of South Wales, a postgraduate diploma in hospital and healthcare management from Symbiosis International University, a BSc in Nursing from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, and SSC from Fatima High School.