SANIKA MANDVIKAR

New York, NY +1-347-***-**** ad0hqs@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/drsanikamandvikar EDUCATION

New York University, School of Global Public Health Master of Public Health in Epidemiology GPA: 3.87/4 May 2024

• Coursework: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Psychometric Analysis, Epidemiology Methods and Design, Social and Behavioural Health, Linear Regression and Modeling.

St.Xavier’s College(Autonomous), Department of Life Science and Biochemistry Diploma in Clinical Research Percentage: 78.8%, Grade: A August 2021-July2022

• Coursework: Clinical Research-Ethics, Guidelines and Regulations, Clinical Trial Planning and De- sign, compliance and quality assurance, Pharmacovigilance, Data Management and Analysis Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Dental College September 2010-September 2015 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Dentistry) WES GPA 3.25/4 EXPERIENCE

Graduate Researcher, Polygeia Global Health Think Tank; New York, NY February 2023-Present

• Conducting literature review, collecting data and contributing to research paper on malnutrition in Rwanda, and feasible Public health interventions to combat it for grant proposal of non-profit, Corps- Africa.

Graduate Intern, Tell Every Amazing Lady about Ovarian Cancer T.E.A.L ®; New York, NY July 2023-September 2023.

• Evaluated Survivor program database and reported accrual/ retention rates in analytical report.

• Developed codebook, reviewed, cleant and analyzed data to identify association of race/ ethnicity amongst an ovarian cancer cohort and utilised Rstudio, and ggplot2 to create visually compelling data presentation and interpretation.

• Designed and executed outreach, and engagement strategies to raise awareness for ovarian cancer and promote participation in T.E.A.L ® survivor programs.

• Research support for the needs assessment program, supervised volunteers conducting the research project during their awareness campaign activities.

• T.E.A.L walk/ run- successful execution and management of event along with delegation, and super- vision of volunteers at the event.

Associate Dentist, Advani Dental Care; Wadala, Mumbai. April 2016- July 2020

• Provided dental diagnosis and individualised treatment for patient of all ages with concise communi- cation of technical medical information

• Conducted trainings for cross-functional staff (including Dental Assistants and Administrative staff)

• Provided support for patient co-ordination, by handling procedure education and recording written consent, maintaining digital records of cases and assisted in billing and insurance

• Oversaw and managed all clinic operations: delegation for 4-6 clinic staff and co-ordination with den- tal specialists.

Associate Dentist, Bhawani Dental Clinic; Dadar, Mumbai November 2015- May 2017

• Provided Dental Diagnosis, comprehensive treatment plan and provided treatment in Conservative & Restorative dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and prophylactic treatments.

• Provided support for patient co-ordination, by handling procedure education and recording written consent, maintaining records of cases and assisted in billing and insurance RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS

A cross-sectional study using NHANES 2017-Pre-pandemic-March 2020 data to explore association between smoking history and hypertension in adult hispanic males age 18 and above in US. February 2023-May 2023

• Planned, analyzed, interpreted and prepared reports of findings from an epidemiological research in- vestigation of examination of positive association between smoking and hypertension.

• Conducted a descriptive analysis to characterise sample using statistical software, STATA. Addition- ally, Bivariate analysis of sample variables was conducted to examine association of key demograph- ic variables, exposure and outcome, and measure of association was calculated for the sample. Effect of Tobacco on BMI in Adolescents: Secondary Data Analysis of Population Assessment of To- bacco and Health(PATH) Study Wave 1.

April 2023-May 2023

• Conducted a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of data from PATH Study Wave 1 to investigate the impact of tobacco on BMI in adolescents using statistical software Rstudio.

• Analyzed variables related to tobacco use, BMI, Mental Health symptoms and key demographic fac- tors, demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis, interpretation of results and presented findings concisely with research paper.

Aggregate Report: Steglatro (Ertugliflozin), for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. March 2022-June 2022

• Prepared aggregate report on Steglatro (Ertugliflozin) covering treatment gap in disease before med- ication release, major clinical trials for drug registration, label information and a risk-benefit analysis. 24-week double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group, multi-centric efficacy and safety trial of once a day Linagliptin as an add on to basal Insulin in elderly Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. December 2021

• Developed, drafted and presented a clinical trial protocol in adherence to ICH GCP, and mandatory regional and local regulatory guidelines.

Case study:Ethics/Principles vs practices ACTG076

September 2021

• Prepared and presented a case study on ethical concerns regarding practices and conduct of clinical trial ACTG076 conducted for reducing risk of perinatal HIV-1 transmission with Zidovudine. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ COMMUNITY SERVICE/ SOCIAL WORK

• Member of Cultural Committee for college cultural festival of Dr. G. D Pol Foundation Y. M. T Dental College and Hospital-Impressions’z 2015.

• Participated in Dental Checkup camps conducted by Rotary Club Of Sion and Inner Wheel Club of Chem- bur, India

• Member of student clubs EPIC and FGLIS at New York University, School of Global Public Health. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Industry knowledge: Dentistry, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Data Management.

• Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, CANVA, e-mail and Internet.

• Programming Languages and Statistical Softwares: SPSS, SAS, R, STATA

• Organisational Skills: Literature review, content writing, report writing, presentations and leadership skills. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Runner-up in Scientific e-poster event at Maharashtra State Dental Students’ Conference 2012, hosted by IDA Mumbai Branch.; Titled 'On the other side of the glass; Glass Fibre Reinforced Com- posites.

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