Marina A. Malikova, PhD, MSci, MACI, MBA, RAC
Assistant Professor, Surgery

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.
Other Positions
- Executive Director, Surgical Translational Research Operations and Compliance, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Websites
Publications
- Published on 9/1/2024
Lotfollahzadeh S, Vazirani A, Sellinger IE, Clovie J, Hoekstra I, Patel A, Malloum AB, Yin W, Paul H, Yadati P, Siracus J, Malikova M, Pernar LI, Francis J, Stern L, Chitalia VC. Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Pathway Augments Peritoneal Fibrosis in a Murine CKD Model Exposed to Peritoneal Dialysate. Kidney360. 2024 Sep 01; 5(9):1238-1250. PMID: 39235862.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 5/29/2024
Bathla T, Lotfollahzadeh S, Quisel M, Mehta M, Malikova M, Chitalia VC. End Organ Affection in Sickle Cell Disease. Cells. 2024 May 29; 13(11). PMID: 38891066.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 5/10/2024
Kugener V, Palin K, Salas M, Webster P, Cole A, Price J, Habibi S, Naboulet C, Ely D, Joshi P, Malikova MA. The American Program in Pharmacovigilance (Am2P): a new accredited online training program in pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology. Ther Adv Drug Saf. 2024; 15:20420986241249905. PMID: 38737826.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 4/4/2024
Cheng TW, Doros G, Jones DW, Vazirani A, Malikova MA. Evaluation of Computerized Tomography Utilization in Comparison to Digital Subtraction Angiography in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease. Ann Vasc Surg. 2024 Oct; 107:214-228. PMID: 38582215.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/19/2023
Vazirani A, Castagne-Charlotin M, Akpoviroro O, Malikova MA. Impact of institutional review board stipulations on turnaround time for approvals of surgical studies. World J Surg. 2024 Feb; 48(2):271-277. PMID: 38310311.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 11/9/2023
Malikova M.A. 22nd ISoP Annual Meeting “Putting Patients First in Pharmacovigilance: International Perspectives from Global South” 6–9 November 2023 Bali, Indonesia. Drug Saf 46, 1173–1295 (2023). PMID: 37923960 . Patient- Centric Solutions for Risk and Safety Management in Surgical Clinical Trials. 2023.
Read at: Custom - Published on 11/5/2023
Coker D., Volansky V., Malikova M.A. Comparison of Safety Profile of Venous Stasis and Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Clinical Trials at a Tertiary, Safety Net Hospital. The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC). November 2-5th, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. E-poster ID: CR-008. 2023.
Read at: Custom - Published on 11/5/2023
Joyce N.P., Volansky V., Malikova M.A. Assessment of Protocol Deviations in Clinical Trials for Diabetic Foot and Venous Leg Ulcers at Safety Net Hospital. The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC). November 2-5th, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. E-poster ID: CR-017. 2023.
Read at: Custom - Published on 8/9/2023
Ng JH, Yang W, Dember LM. Performance Characteristics of Candidate Criteria for Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Oct 01; 18(10):1321-1332. PMID: 37553865.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 4/15/2023
Salas M, Gossell-Williams M, Yalamanchili P, Dhingra S, Malikova MA, Aimer O, Junaid T. The Use of Biomarkers in Pharmacovigilance: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Biomark Insights. 2023; 18:11772719231164528. PMID: 37077840.
Read at: PubMed
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