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Medical Data Scientist & Research Consultant | Python & R · Statistical Analysis · SAP Writing | PhD +12y Exp

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Profile Summary: I help researchers, pharma teams, medical device companies, and health AI startups generate credible scientific evidence — through rigorous data analysis, statistical analysis plans, and clear communication of findings. My background is in medical imaging and biomedical sciences, but my analytical and scientific writing skills apply wherever medical data is generated or used. If you need someone who understands the science, can structure the analysis correctly, and can present findings in a way that holds up to peer or regulatory scrutiny — that's what I do. What I help with: - Data Analysis & Visualization Statistical analysis of clinical, imaging, and biomedical datasets Treatment response assessment, patient stratification, and outcome modeling Mixed effects models, multivariate regression, and survival analysis Clean, publication-ready visualizations and insight reports in Python or R - Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) Writing Writing and reviewing SAPs for clinical studies and research projects Defining endpoints, statistical methods, and analysis populations Aligning analysis methodology with study objectives and regulatory expectations Particularly strong in imaging-based trials and oncology research contexts - Grant & Medical Writing Scientific writing for grant proposals, research reports, and publications Translating complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives Supporting funding applications for EU and industry-sponsored research programs Methodology sections, results write-ups, and discussion framing - Research-to-Product Roadmap Helping research teams and health AI startups map a clear path from scientific output to validated product or fundable program Defining evidence requirements, validation milestones, and regulatory touchpoints Drawing on direct experience leading AI product development from concept through delivery Selected evidence: -Currently delivering data analysis and imaging insights for Fortune 500 pharma clients across US, EU, UK, and Australia — 100% client retention across a €1.5M active portfolio -Led statistical modeling and imaging endpoint analysis across multiple oncology trials using mixed effects models, multivariate regression, and survival analysis in R and Python -At KU Leuven, developed and secured funding for 10+ AI research projects across clinical imaging, genomics, and bioinformatics — €3.2M in combined funding across 4 commercialized programs -Led AI product development at DEO from innovation concept through roadmap and delivery — surgical workflow recognition platform for hospital operating rooms - 20 peer-reviewed publications in biomedical and medical imaging journals A note on scope: My primary domain is medical imaging — I bring the deepest expertise there. That said, I can apply the same analytical and scientific rigor to broader medical datasets: clinical trial data, hospital outcomes data, device performance data. I'm not a specialist bioinformatician, but if your work sits at the intersection of medical data, evidence generation, and scientific communication, I'm likely a strong fit. Tools: Python · R · MATLAB · SQL · scikit-learn · statsmodels · nlme · lme4 · survival · ggplot2 · matplotlib · 3D Slicer · SimpleITK · DICOM workflows Available for project-based work and ongoing consulting engagements. I deliver documented, reproducible work with clear methodology — suitable for publications, regulatory submissions, or internal reporting.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Biostatistics
• ★ Medical Imaging/Radiology
• ★ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Python
• ☆ R
• ☆ Medical Devices
• ☆ Medical Device Regulatory Consulting
• ☆ European Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
• ☆ ISO 13485
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostics
• ☆ Biomarker Analysis
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ Clinical Trials Data Analysis
• ☆ Women's Health
• ☆ Obstetrics & Gynecology
• ☆ Dentistry
• ☆ Orthodontics
• ☆ Health Technology Assessment
• ☆ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• ☆ Medical X-Ray
• ☆ Computed Tomography (CT)
• ☆ Ultrasound
• ☆ Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
• ☆ Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• ☆ Product Validation
• ☆ Product Compliance
• ☆ Software Development
• ☆ Software QA & Testing
• ☆ UI/UX Design
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Meta-Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Gray Literature Search
• ☆ UX Design
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Release Notes
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Course Content Writing
• ☆ Grant Writing
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Entrepreneurship
• ☆ Market Research
• ☆ Qualitative Market Research
• ☆ Business Intelligence
• ☆ Innovation Management
• ☆ Project Management

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing

Research Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Visualization, Data Insights

Product Development Product Validation, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

Work Experience

Head of Project Management

radiomics.bio

October 2023 - Present

Product Manager

DEO.care

January 2022 - July 2023

Innovation Manager - IOF

KU Leuven

March 2020 - January 2022

Technical Product Manager

Nobel Biocare

July 2017 - February 2020

Functional Analyst

Nobel Biocare

October 2016 - August 2017

Application Engineer- Mimics Innovation Suite

Materialise Group

January 2011 - December 2012

Education

PhD (Biomedical Sciences)

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

January 2011 - August 2017

MS (Bioengineering)

University of Illinois at Chicago

July 2008 - December 2010

B.Tech (Bioengineering)

SASTRA University

July 2004 - May 2008

Certifications

• Getting Things Done

  LinkedIn

  https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/7e4ad8650ee65a23560fef67679ff54e0718b7992ef7dfcc3044f3cf50f3281f

  November 2024 - Present

• Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

  Google

  https://coursera.org/share/890a014b60cb79fec7137055435e7459

  September 2023 - Present

• Foundations of Project Management

  Google

  https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/YQQA9NP2ARV9

  June 2021 - Present

• Introduction to Genomic Technologies

  Johns Hopkins Hospital

  https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/FJBQ4DE2MLRG

  January 2021 - Present

• AI for Medical Diagnosis

  deeplearning.ai

  https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/FMMT5DE69828

  May 2020 - Present

• Neural Networks and Deep Learning

  deeplearning.ai

  https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/ZCAHGMZDHT5P

  May 2019 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nikhil Sindhwani, Thomas Salaets, Bieke Tack, André Gie, Benjamin Pavie, Julio Jimenez, Yannick Regin, Karel Allegaert, Jan Deprest, Jaan Toelen (2020). A semi-automated method for unbiased alveolar morphometry: Validation in a bronchopulmonary dysplasia model . PLOS ONE.

Nikhil Sindhwani, Vered H. Eisenberg, Geertje Callewaert, Susanne Housmans, Dominique van Schoubroeck, Lior Lowenstein, Jan Deprest (2019). Ultrasound visualization of sacrocolpopexy polyvinylidene fluoride meshes containing paramagnetic Fe particles compared with polypropylene mesh . International Urogynecology Journal.

Nikhil Sindhwani, Geertje Callewaert, Thomas Deprest, Susanne Housmans, Dirk Van Beckevoort, Jan Deprest (2018). Short term post-operative morphing of sacrocolpopexy mesh measured by magnetic resonance imaging . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.

Ester Bonmati (2018). Automatic segmentation method of pelvic floor levator hiatus in ultrasound using a self-normalizing neural network . Journal of Medical Imaging.

Sindhwani Nikhil, Urbankova Iva, Callewaert Geertje, Turri Alice, Rita Rynkevic, Hympanova Lucie, Feola Andrew, Deprest Jan (2017). In vivo documentation of shape and position changes of MRI-visible mesh placed in rectovaginal septum . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.

Nikhil Sindhwani, Christian Bamberg, Nele Famaey, Geertje Callewaert, Joachim W. Dudenhausen, Ulf Teichgräber, Jan Deprest (2017). In vivo evidence of significant levator ani muscle stretch on MR images of a live childbirth . American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Nikhil Sindhwani, Iva Urbankova, Geertje Callewaert, Alice Turri, Lucie Hympanova, Andrew Feola, Jan Deprest (2017). Transvaginal Mesh Insertion in the Ovine Model . Journal of Visualized Experiments.

Nikhil Sindhwani, Christian Bamberg, Jan Deprest, Ulf Teichgräberg, Felix Güttler, Joachim W. Dudenhausen, Karim D. Kalache, Wolfgang Henrich (2017). Evaluating fetal head dimension changes during labor using open magnetic resonance imaging . Journal of Perinatal Medicine.

Nikhil Sindhwani, Iva Urbankova, Katarina Vdoviakova, Rita Rynkevic, Dries Deprest, Andrew Feola, Paul Herijgers, Ladislav Krofta, Jan Deprest (2017). Comparative Anatomy of the Ovine and Female Pelvis . Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation.

N. Sindhwani, D. Barbosa, M. Alessandrini, B. Heyde, H. P. Dietz, J. D'Hooge, J. Deprest (2016). Semi-automatic outlining of levator hiatus . Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Nikhil Sindhwani, Zahra Liaquat, Iva Urbankova, Greetje Vande Velde, Andrew Feola, Jan Deprest (2016). Immediate postoperative changes in synthetic meshes – measurements . Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.

Silvia Zia, Mattia Quattrocelli (2016). Human Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells Modulate Muscle Regeneration After Cardiotoxin Injury in Mice . Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy.

Sindhwani N, Barbosa D, Alessandrini M, Heyde B, Dietz HP, D'Hooge J, Deprest J, Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015 .

Sindhwani N, Feola A, De Keyzer F, Claus F, Callewaert G, Urbankova I, Ourselin S, D'hooge J, Deprest J, International urogynecology journal, 2015, vol. 26, no. 10, pp. 1459-1465 .

Nikhil Sindhwani, Andrew Feola, Frederik De Keyzer, Filip Claus, Geertje Callewaert, Iva Urbankova, Sebastien Ourselin, Jan D’hooge, Jan Deprest (2015). Three-dimensional analysis of implanted magnetic-resonance-visible meshes . International Urogynecology Journal.

Sindhwani N, Liaquat Z, Urbankova I, Vande Velde G, Feola A, Deprest J, Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 2015, vol. 55, pp. 228-235 .

C. Bamberg, N. Sindhwani, U. Teichgraeber, J.W. Dudenhausen, J. Deprest, W. Henrich (2014). <scp>P</scp>22.11: Fetal head molding: changes of fetal head diameters during active second stage of labour on open <scp>MRI</scp> scanner . Ultrasound in Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology.

Endo M, Feola A, Sindhwani N, Manodoro S, Vlacil J, Engels AC, Claus F, Deprest JA, International urogynecology journal, 2014, vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 737-743 .

Ivanchenko, Oleksandr and Sindhwani, Nikhil and Linninger, Andreas A.(2012). Exact solution of the diffusion-convection equation in cylindrical geometry . AIChE Journal. 58. (4). p. 1299--1302. Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company

Sindhwani N, Ivanchenko O, Lueshen E, Prem K, Linninger AA, IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering, 2011, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 626-632 .

Ivanchenko O, Sindhwani N, Linninger A, Journal of biomechanical engineering, 2010, vol. 132, no. 5, pp. 051008 .

BOOK CHAPTER

Dongning Li and Oleksandr Ivanchenko and Nikhil Sindhwani and Eric Lueshen and Andreas A. Linninger(2010). Optimal Catheter Placement for Chemotherapy . 20th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering. 28. p. 223 - 228. Elsevier