Research Coordinator
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Medical Center
Bronx, New York, United States
Melanie M. Aviles is a research coordinator at Jacobi Medical Center/New York City Health + Hospitals, with extensive experience in clinical research. A native of the Bronx, New York, Melanie, a first-generation college graduate, earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from the City College of New York. Her work spans various specialties, including mental health during pregnancy, non-invasive medical device research, community-based sickle cell disease studies, and health equity research. At Jacobi, Melanie plays a pivotal role in recruitment, patient interaction, data management, and has contributed to consent form, protocol and manuscript development. Her dedication to research has led to multiple publications across her areas of expertise. Looking ahead, Melanie aspires to become a nurse, hoping to expand her passion for research in a new and impactful way. Outside of her professional work, Melanie volunteers as a dog therapy handler at Jacobi with her beloved companion, Rocko. She also enjoys staying active through regular gym workouts and dancing.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM ET