Marina A. Malikova, PhD, MSci, MACI, MBA, RAC

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Malikova graduated from the Institute of Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Science, in Moscow, Russia with a PhD in Biochemistry. She has a strong background in biomedical sciences and has completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the field of cell signaling and cell migration. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Investigation and Project Management Certification from Boston University.

In her current role as Executive Director, Dr. Malikova manages research efforts in seven divisions of the Department of Surgery at Boston Medical Center. She is responsible for clinical trials and basic biomedical research operations, risk management, strategic planning, and macro-management of research programs. She provides guidance and oversight to the Project Managers, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), and laboratory staff. She also provides assistance to investigators with protocol and informed consent writing, regulatory submissions, clinical trial agreements and budget development.

Publications

  • Published 10/13/2025

    Lotfollahzadeh S, Paul H, Bonifacio J, Almiron R, Hockestra I, Przekop K, Yamamoto T, Piqueras MC, Yin W, Sethuraman K, Jose A, Malikova M, Siracuse JJ, Belghasem M, Cabral H, Sayed N, Chitalia V. A Murine Model of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Demonstrates Compromised Limb Function in the Ischemic Hind Limb. Kidney360. 2025 Oct 13. PMID: 41082313.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 10/9/2025

    Schneider AC, Cilley KN, Malikova MA. Impact of social determinants of health on safety of patients in device clinical trials conducted at a safety-net hospital. Ther Adv Drug Saf. 2025; 16:20420986251349005. PMID: 41084611.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 8/16/2025

    Cilley KN, Kaliaev AO, Malikova MA. Impact of Protocol Amendments, Personnel Experience and Social Determinants of Health on Study Protocol Adherence in Clinical Trials with Combination Products. Ther Innov Regul Sci. 2025 Aug 16. PMID: 40819154.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 5/1/2025

    Joyce NP, Coker D, Volansky V, Malikova MA. Risk-based safety and quality management strategies in wound care trials at a tertiary, safety net hospital. J Wound Care. 2025 May 01; 34(Sup5):S34-S44. PMID: 40358500.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 4/1/2025

    Joyce NP, Vazirani A, Roddy C, Malikova MA. Effect of social determinants of health on clinical trials conducted for diabetic foot ulcer and venous leg ulcer at a safety net hospital. Wounds. 2025 Apr; 37(4):158-165. PMID: 40368391.

    Read at: PubMed

Other Positions

  • Executive Director, Surgical Translational Research Operations and Compliance
    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Education

  • Russian Academy of Sciences, PhD
  • Boston University School of Medicine, MA
  • Voronezh State University, MSc