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Neuroscience Scientist | Science communicator | Educator | Neurodevelopment & Mental Health

Profile Summary

I’m a Neuroscience Ph.D. candidate in UCLA’s Brain Connectivity and Cognition Lab with 4+ years of research across autism, ADHD, and anxiety. I integrate multimodal neuroimaging with genetic approaches to identify biomarkers relevant to diagnosis and intervention, and specialize in fMRI pipeline development and analysis (functional connectivity, graph/network methods, and BOLD signal variability) to study how dynamic brain circuits support cognition and mental health. I’m also an experienced scientific communicator, with multiple presentation awards and a strong record of translating technical work for diverse audiences.

My background bridges research and real-world impact: I’ve worked as an ABA therapist, trained through UC-LEND in a clinical-translational setting (clinical shadowing, policy-oriented work, and presentations on autism comorbidities and healthcare barriers), and led neuroscience outreach (Brain Awareness Week with underserved high-school students). I’ve also taught for seven quarters at the undergraduate and graduate levels across developmental biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, neuroscience, and core life sciences—experience that positions me well for curriculum design and teaching-focused roles.

My goal is to bridge academia and industry by translating complex methods into actionable insights, compelling narratives, and cross-sector partnerships that improve mental health and neurodevelopmental outcomes. I bring resilience, collaborative leadership (mentorship and cross-team work), and complementary visual communication skills from graphic design experience supporting outreach materials (social media, posters, newsletters).

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Writing
Research
Consulting

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

PhD candidate

University of California, Los Angeles

September 2021 - Present

Education

Masters in Lifesciences

University of Mumbai, India

June 2016 - May 2018

Undergrad in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology

University of Mumbai, India

June 2013 - May 2016

Certifications

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Neuroscience Scientist | Science communicator | Educator | Neurodevelopment & Mental Health

PhD candidate

University of California, Los Angeles

Lecturer/ Teaching Fellow

UCLA

Lecturer/ Teaching Fellow

UCLA

Associate Instructor

UCLA

Associate Instructor

UCLA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

UCLA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

UCLA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

UCLA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

UCLA

Research project associate

National Brain Research Centre, Gurgaon, India

Research Associate

The Foundation of Medical Research, India

Masters in Lifesciences

University of Mumbai, India

Undergrad in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology

University of Mumbai, India