Sermet ‘Matt’ Ömer, M.S., is a valued scientific contributor and writer. He brings over nine years of direct clinical research experience and advanced expertise in clinical nutrition science and biochemistry. Sermet leverages his background to create scientifically accurate, insightful, and trustworthy content.
CollaVita collaborates with Sermet ‘Matt’ Ömer to ensure our blog content meets high standards of scientific accuracy and relevance. Drawing upon his expertise in clinical research methodologies, nutritional science, and data interpretation, Sermet authors articles that distill complex health information into clear, actionable insights for our readers. His practical research experience provides an authoritative perspective grounded in real-world science.
Scientific Expertise & Education
Sermet brings a deep understanding of health science, crucial for developing reliable health content built on significant academic achievement across globally respected institutions with dual M.S. degrees- each earned through research and thesis work- he offers expertise equivalent to doctoral-level academic preparation, without formally holding the Ph.D. title:
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Nutrition Science from Purdue University– including the completion of all Ph.D.-level coursework
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Biochemistry from Middle East Technical University (METU)
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Food Engineering from METU
- Research Scholar, Human Nutrition at The Ohio State University
Extensive Clinical Research Experience
Sermet possesses over nine years of practical experience in demanding clinical research environments within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic sectors. His background includes:
- Key Roles: Managing clinical trials (Clinical Trial Manager at Telios Pharma, Inc.; Novavax Inc.), overseeing research activities (Clinical Research Associate at Peraton; Bristol-Myers Squibb), and conducting direct scientific investigation (Clinical Research Scientist at Purdue Health Sciences/IU Medicine; The Ohio State University).
- Regulatory Quality Focus: Deep familiarity with ensuring Trustworthiness through Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, eTMF compliance, and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
- Broad Exposure: Experience across diverse therapeutic areas (Oncology, CNS, Cardiovascular, Infectious Diseases) and research settings.
Key Competencies
Clinical Research | Clinical Trials (Phase I-III) | Nutrition Science | Biochemistry | Molecular Biology | Regulatory Compliance (GCP, FDA) | Data Integrity & Management (eTMF, EDC) | Scientific Writing & Communication
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