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Tamara Al-Hakim joined the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research in November 2018. As Research Manager, she works to implement the clinical research initiatives for the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Clinical Studies Network. She also manages the FSR’s Small Grant Program, which helps jumpstart early research into the sarcoidosis space, and utilizes her medical knowledge to create patient-friendly content about clinical research in sarcoidosis.

Tamara graduated from an international medical school, and has worked as a clinical research assistant for industry-sponsored clinical trials at Apex Medical Research. She also teaches medical doctors clinical skills and proper patient note documentation. She is currently working toward receiving her master’s degree in Health Administration and Public Health from UIC. Tamara is excited to bring her medical knowledge and clinical experience to the FSR and promote sarcoidosis research.