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Medical Doctor and Immunologist with 7 years experience in research and scientific writing

Profile Summary

I am a Medical doctor, with an MSc and PhD in Immunology and expertise in autoimmune diseases research focused on Lupus. Highly skilled in research, critical literature review, and medical/scientific writing in Medicine, immunology and Rheumatology topics. I have vast experience in producing scientific and medical content for diverse audiences through publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, posters, platform talks and seminar presentations. My research and writing portfolio is broad and includes scientific manuscripts, medical blogs, abstracts, posters and presentations. I also have a strong background in editing and proofreading personal statements, CVs and Resumes and personal websites/blogs.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ★ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ★ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Allergy & Clinical Immunology
• ☆ Rheumatology
• ☆ Lupus
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Patient Education Materials
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Medical Writing, Creative Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

December 2024 - Present

Associate Director, Scientific Affairs

PRIME Education LLC

August 2023 - November 2024

Pre-Doctoral Fellow

Baylor College of Medicine

July 2018 - August 2023

Clinical Translational Research Fellow

Baylor College of Medicine

August 2020 - August 2022

Graduate research

University of Nebraska Medical Center

August 2016 - May 2018

Senior Medical Officer

Kamuzu Central Hospital

March 2014 - 2016

Education

PhD (Immunology)

Baylor College of Medicine

July 2018 - August 2023

Clinical Translational Research Certificate of Added Qualification

Baylor College of Medicine

August 2020 - August 2022

MSc (Immunology, Pathology and Infectious Disease)

University of Nebraska Medical Center

August 2016 - May 2018

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

University of Malawi College of Medicine

January 2008 - August 2012

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology (Science)

University of Malawi Chancellor College

January 2004 - December 2007

Certifications

• Fundamentals of High Impact Scientific Writing

  Bioscience Writers LLC

  July 2022 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Thandiwe Chavula, Sebastian Bruera, Riya Madan, Sandeep K. Agarwal(2023). Targeting type I interferons in systemic lupus erythematous . Frontiers in Pharmacology. 13. Frontiers Media {SA}

Thandiwe Chavula, Sarah To, Sandeep K. Agarwal(2022). Cadherin-11 and its role in tissue fibrosis . Cells Tissues Organs. S. Karger {AG}

To, S., Chavula, T., Pedroza, M., Smith, J., & Agarwal, S. K. (2022). Cadherin-11 Regulates Macrophage Development and Function. Frontiers in immunology, 13, 795337. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.795337 .

To, S., Chavula, T., Pedroza, M., Smith, J., Agarwal, S.K.(2022). Cadherin-11 Regulates Macrophage Development and Function . Frontiers in Immunology. 13.

Proceedings of the 2019 Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) Annual Scientific Meeting @article{2019, doi = {10.1186/s12969-019-0373-y}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1186%2Fs12969-019-0373-y}, year = 2019, month = {dec}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}}, volume = {17}, number = {S2}, title = {Proceedings of the 2019 Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance ({CARRA}) Annual Scientific Meeting}, journal = {Pediatric Rheumatology}} . Pediatric Rheumatology.