About
Clinical research professional with 6+ years of expertise in patient-facing, human-subjects, and translational research at leading institutions like NIH, UCSF, and UC Berkeley. Expertly manages end-to-end study operations, including recruitment, informed consent, complex physiology visits (200+), biospecimen workflows, and audit-ready documentation, ensuring data integrity across multiple platforms. Proven leader in scientific communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration, driving rigorous, high-accountability clinical research outcomes.
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Work
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH Clinical Center
NIH Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellow
Berkeley Free Clinic
Medic
UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations (now UCSF Action Research Center for Health), ZSFG
Summer Research Intern
California Right Care Initiative, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Youth and Allies Against Homelessness (YAAH), Innovations for Youth (i4Y), UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Health Research for Action, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bustamante Single Molecule Biophysics Lab, UC Berkeley
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UCSF Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG)
Summer Research Intern
Saijo Lab, Department of Molecular & Cell Biology, UC Berkeley
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Outer Cape Health Services
Primary Care Intern
Aasha Pediatrics
Medical Scribe & Clinical Intern
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Volunteer
Mental Health Commission, Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC)
Chairperson
Suitcase Clinic
Clinic Director, Youth & LGBTQ+ (YQT+) Clinic
Suitcase Clinic
Diversity Committee Director
UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center
Food Pantry Volunteer
Mental Health Commission, Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC)
Communications Director
Suitcase Clinic
Health Education Coordinator, YQT+ Clinic
UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center
Basic Needs Center Volunteer
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Education
Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellowship
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Molecular & Cell Biology (Medical Biology & Physiology)
University of California, Berkeley
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Awards
Innovations for Youth (i4Y) Youth Equity Scholar (YES) Program
Recognized for contributions to youth equity initiatives and research through the i4Y program.
Global Public Health Summer Minor Scholarship
Awarded for academic excellence and commitment to global public health studies.
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Publications
Diagnostic Tests to Discriminate Selective and Global Insulin Resistance. (Abstract)
J Endocr Soc.
Paraplegic Patient with Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Radioactive Iodine Therapy Safety and Efficacy Strategy.
J Nucl Med.
GlycA as a Novel Biomarker of Systemic Inflammation: Determinants and Implications in South Asians. (Abstract)
J Endocr Soc.
Ethnic Differences in Hepatic Insulin Clearance: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing South Asians and Non-Hispanic Whites. (Abstract)
J Endocr Soc.
Opportunities, challenges, and future directions for simulation modeling the effects of structural racism on cancer mortality in the United States: a scoping review.
J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr.
Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance Index: A Simple, Accurate Method for Assessing Insulin Resistance in South Asians.
J Endocr Soc.
Elevated Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in Diasporic South Asians.
J Asian Health.
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Languages
English
Spanish
Tamil
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Certificates
CITI Certification: Biomedical Research
CITI Program
CITI Certification: Human Subjects Research
CITI Program
CITI Certification: Social/Behavioral Research
CITI Program
HIPAA Compliance Training
Implicit, e.g., NIH/UC Berkeley
Clinical Research Safety Training
Implicit, e.g., NIH/UC Berkeley
NIH Safety Training
NIH
Laser Safety Training
Implicit, e.g., NIH/UC Berkeley
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Skills
Clinical Research Operations
Study Administration, Protocol Coordination, Visit Logistics, Participant Scheduling, Cross-functional Coordination, SOP Development, Workflow Design, End-to-End Study Management
Quality Management & Documentation
Source Documentation, Regulatory Binders, SOP Adherence, Deviation Tracking, Issue Tracking, Data Reconciliation, Monitoring Readiness, Internal QA Preparation, Audit Readiness
Participant Engagement
Eligibility Screening, Informed Consent, Patient Communication, Patient Education, Adherence Support, Trauma-Informed Communication, Culturally Sensitive Communication, Motivational Interviewing
Research Procedures
MMTT (Mixed Meal Tolerance Test), OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test), FSIVGTT (Frequently Sampled Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test), AST (Arginine Stimulation Test), DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry), Protocol-Driven Visit Execution, Imaging Workflow Coordination
Biospecimen Management
Timepoint-Specific Tube Preparation, Temperature-Controlled Storage, Post-Draw Processing, Centrifugation, Aliquoting, Pipetting, Chain-of-Custody Tracking, Specimen Transport, Biobanking Workflows
Data Management & Integrity
CRIS (Clinical Research Information System), CTDB (Clinical Trials Database), REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture), Excel, Qualtrics, Accurate Data Entry, Data Verification, Longitudinal QC/Cleaning, Discrepancy Resolution, Legacy Data Remediation
Scientific Communication
Literature Review, Evidence Synthesis, Data Interpretation, Figures/Tables Creation, Abstract Writing, Poster Presentations, Manuscript Support, NIH-Wide Presentations, National Presentations, COM-B Framework, TDF (Theoretical Domains Framework)
Leadership & Training
Intern Onboarding, Workflow Documentation, Team Leadership (20+ officers/caseworkers, 35-member commissions), Accountability Systems, Operational Coordination, Mentorship
Clinical Systems
AthenaHealth, eClinicalWorks, HealthFusion, EMR/EHR Documentation, Follow-up Tracking
Certifications
CITI Biomedical Research, CITI Human Subjects Research, CITI Social/Behavioral Research, HIPAA Compliance, Clinical Research Safety, NIH Safety, Laser Safety
Laboratory Techniques
Molecular Biology, qPCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Plasmid DNA Purification, Restriction Digestion, Protein Expression/Purification, Enzymatic Activity Assays, Optical Trap, smFRET, Microglia Isolation, Sterile Technique, Primary Cell Handling, Rodent Handling, Brain Dissection, Cell Line Maintenance, Tissue Culture
Public Health & Advocacy
Cardiometabolic Risk Analysis, Culturally Tailored Education, Health Literacy, Lifestyle Interventions, Qualitative Data Analysis, Grant Development Support, Community Engagement, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Patient Advocacy, Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction
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Projects
GlycA as a Novel Biomarker of Systemic Inflammation: Determinants and Implications in South Asians
Research exploring GlycA as a novel biomarker for systemic inflammation, with a focus on its determinants and implications within South Asian populations.
Diagnostic Tests to Discriminate Selective and Global Insulin Resistance
Research project focusing on diagnostic tests to differentiate types of insulin resistance, leading to presentations at national and institutional forums.
Improving Disparities in Diabetes Detection (Invited Talk)
Invited talk presented at NIH SciBites, focusing on strategies and research to improve disparities in diabetes detection.
Ethnic Differences in Hepatic Insulin Clearance: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing South Asians and Non-Hispanic Whites
Cross-sectional study investigating ethnic disparities in hepatic insulin clearance between South Asians and Non-Hispanic Whites.
Ethnic Disparities in Adipocyte Insulin Sensitivity: Understanding Insulin Resistance in South Asians
Research project focusing on understanding ethnic disparities in adipocyte insulin sensitivity as a factor in insulin resistance among South Asian populations.
Addressing Youth Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Oral presentation delivered at the i4Y Youth Equity Scholars Symposium, addressing the challenges and impacts of youth homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigating Early Heart Attack Among South Asians (Invited Talk)
Invited talk presented at the Right Care Initiative University of Best Practices, offering clinical recommendations to mitigate early heart attack among South Asian populations.
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