User:Joseph Nasr
Joseph Nasr, MD, BSc
Research Fellow, Clinical Trials, Baim Institute for Clinical Research (fka Harvard Clinical Research Institute).
Associate Editor-In-Chief, WikiDoc
Contact: Joseph.f.nasr@outlook.com
Mailing Address (Institution): Baim Institute for Clinical Research, 930 Commonwealth Ave, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02215; Tel +1 617-307-5200; www.baiminstitute.org.
Biography
Joseph Nasr is a cardiovascular clinical-trials research fellow at the Baim Institute for Clinical Research, contributing to academia and research as well as working on clinical trials directly across protocol development, CRF design, site coordination, and regulatory document preparation in alignment with FDA, EMA, and GCP standards. His work spans Clinical Trial Operations, DSMB, Safety Monitoring, CEC, CEvC, Academic Research, and sponsor interactions. He is currently undergoing training to be part of the Core Labs, where he will be responsible for reading Angiograms, CT scans, Echocardiographs, CMR, and ECGs.
He has participated in meta-analyses and systematic reviews across cardiology, radiology, pediatrics, and endocrinology through the MetaSyn Network (formerly Student Research Volunteers).
WikiDoc Topics:
- Measles
- Lower Urinary Tract Infection (Male)
- Diverticulitis (supervisor to James Nasr)
- Neonatal Seizures
- Cataract
- Hypertension and Blood Pressure Control in Diabetics (supervisor Nehal Eid)
- Coronary heart disease in Diabetics (supervisor Nehal Eid)
- Intravenous drug use (recreational) (supervisor Nehal Eid)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (supervisor to James Nasr)
- Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Patent Foramen Ovale (supervisor to Yaseen Khizer)
- Hemorrhoids (supervisor Fahad Hasan)
- Hemodialysis
- Vascular Access Steal Syndrome
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- High Output Failure
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Ischemic Monomelic Neuropathy
- Endometriosis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (supervisor to Nehal Eid)
Education and Academic Positions
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Nicosia Medical School (2019–2025).
- Summa Cum Laude
- Core clinical rotations at Limassol General Hospital (2023–2025); >100 extra hours with Dr. Efstratios Trogkanis.
- BSc in Biomedical Sciences, University of Nicosia (2019–2023).
- Cum Laude
- Research Fellow, Clinical Trials, Baim Institute for Health Research (Aug 2025–Present).
- Associate Editor-In-Chief, WikiDoc (Sep 2025 - Present).
- Medical News Correspondent at Cardiology Now (October 2025 - Present)
Certifications & Board Examinations
- Immediate Life Support (European Resuscitation Council) — 2025.
- USMLE Step 2 — Pass; USMLE Step 1 — Pass.
- Foundation Year 1 (FY1) Attainment, UK — 2024/2025.
- Cochrane Interactive Learning: Conducting an intervention review — 2023.
Research and Publications
Peer-reviewed publications
- Segun-Omosehin O, Nasr J, et al. International Journal of Cardiology 2025;420:132707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132707.
- Nasser ML, Nasr J, et al. Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics 2024;67(10):486–497. https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2023.01536.
- Smayra K, Nasr J, et al. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography 2024. https://doi.org/10.1097/RCT.0000000000001689.
In preparation / ongoing projects
- PROMs for prognosis in heart failure — systematic review.
- VAD outcomes in pediatric populations — systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Case report with Dr. Efstratios Trogkanis (cardiology).
- Passive Leg Raise for Acute Circulatory Failure in Intensive Care Fluid Resuscitation — A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Research roles (selected)
- St George’s University of London Research Group (University of Nicosia Medical School): multiple systematic reviews across cardiology, radiology, and pediatrics-endocrinology (2023–Present).
- Limassol General Hospital, Cardiology research with Dr. Trogkanis (2023–2024).
Clinical Electives and Observerships
- Cardiology Elective, Kansas University Medical Center (Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital & Kansas Heart Hospital), Wichita, KS, USA (Aug–Sept 2024); >220 hours with Dr. Aziz Maksoud.
- Cardiology Observership, Clara Maass Medical Center, NJ, USA (Jul 2023); 100–140+ hours with Dr. Elie Chakhtoura.
- Infectious Disease Observership, Philadelphia FIGHT, PA, USA (Jul–Aug 2023); 50–70+ hours with Dr. Karam Mounzer; underserved-focused clinic.
- Emergency Medicine Observership, LAU Medical Center – St John’s Hospital, Jounieh, Lebanon (May–Jun 2023); 80+ hours with Dr. Rachid Rahme.
- Medical Student Volunteer — Emergency Medicine, Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus (Jan–May 2023); procedures and imaging review.
- Medical Student Volunteer — Primary Care, UNIC Primary Care Center (2020 & 2021); cervical cancer screening and Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.
Leadership, Service, and Affiliations
- Student Advisor, Medical School Students Society (MSSS), University of Nicosia (Oct 2024–Sep 2025).
- President, MSSS (Student Body President), University of Nicosia (Oct 2022–Oct 2023).
- Year Representative & Head, Medical School Council (Sep 2019–Jun 2020).
- Civil Volunteer, Beirut Port Explosion relief (Caritas Cyprus) (Aug 2020).
- Military Conscription at the Cyprus National Guard, Nicosia, Cyprus (July 2018 - September 2019).
- Professional memberships: American College of Cardiology; Cyprus Medical Student Association.
Languages
English (Native), Greek (Native), Arabic (Native), French (Professional).
Skills
Cross-cultural, multilingual communication; scientific writing and peer-reviewed publication; collaboration across multidisciplinary teams; hands-on clinical experience in multiple countries; high-stress professionalism.
Notes on Publication
- International Journal of Cardiology (catheter-directed thrombectomy meta-analysis) — DOI and citation listed in CV.
- Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics (DKA fluids meta-analysis) — DOI and citation listed in CV.
- Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography (4D-CT in primary hyperparathyroidism meta-analysis) — DOI and citation listed in CV.
Disclosures
None stated beyond institutional affiliations; present position: Research Fellow, Clinical Trials, Baim Institute, Associate Editor-In-Chief, WikiDoc