ANUSHA RAMESH CHANDRA

716-***-**** adbkdq@r.postjobfree.com 1414 SOM Center Rd #415, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 www.linkedin.com/in/anusharameshchandra

Summary

A focused biomedical engineer with an urge to impact the healthcare field by improving the quality of life with my knowledge, hard work and a mind that never quits. Quick learner, Goal oriented and adept in performing tasks with efficacy. My adaptability and easily approachable qualities make me a valuable resource to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Master of Science: Biomedical Engineering (CGPA: 3.48) August 2017- June 2019

State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, New York, USA

Bachelor of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering August 2013- May 2017

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Dayananada Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Experience

Imaging Systems Engineer (Intern) - Accuray, Solon, Ohio - 08/2019 - Current

Created a platform to interact with the images acquired by the company’s system for cancer therapy

Designed and executed protocols for verification and validation Testing for the company’s proprietary CBCT system.

Conducted Sub-System characterization/calibration to analyze system performance and authored documents and reports

Image acquisition and image quality analysis for the company’s radiotherapy system included PQ, IQ, OQ documentation

Supported CAPA, QMS and EMS activities. And participated in FDA/ISO compliant work such as risk management

Worked with cross-functional teams on system integration for new product development and optimization

Research Assistant - Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, Buffalo, New York - 09/2017 - 06/2019

STUDY OF RADIOMICS OF INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS USING ANGIOGRAPHIC PARAMETRIC IMAGING TO EVALUATE CONTRAST FLOW CHANGES

Quantitatively investigated the impact on diagnostic accuracy. A study first of its kind and achieving over 85% accuracy

Conducted statistical data analysis on physiological data acquired of over 130 patients using correlation, Regression Analysis

Realized a machine learning tool to predict and assess treatment outcomes for aneurysms

Designed patient specific 3D printed phantoms to test and verify findings

Worked in a highly regulated environment aiding in medical device testing, work flow and product requirements writing

Research Project Assistant - Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, Buffalo, New York - 02/2018 - 06/2018

ISOLATION AND ANALYSIS OF HUMAN RNA TO STUDY BIOMARKERS FOR BRAIN ANEURYSMS

Used ‘PAX gene’ and ‘Globin clear’ kits to isolate up to 104 samples of human RNA from whole blood cells to study the biomarkers for brain aneurysms and conducted protein quality analysis

High degree of precision, Accuracy and Sterility involved in every sample analyzed

Research Assistant - Medical Imaging Research Center, Bangalore, India - 07/2016 - 05/2017

Beta tester for Gradient Pulse Sequences for a subsystem of India's First MRI scanner a Presidential 'Make in India' Project

Research Assistant - Medical Imaging Research Center, Bangalore, India - 07/2016 - 05/2017

GRADIENT COIL PIPELINE FOR VLFNMR SYSTEM

Successfully completed the design, simulation, testing and implementation of the gradient pipeline that included input from console, amplifier, filter and coil to make an NMR system to MRI for imaging

Developed prototype included hand wound Maxwell gradient coils, circuit design, circuit simulation and Arduino programming

Biomedical Engineer (Intern) - Swemed Biomedicals Pvt.Ltd Center, Bangalore, India - 07/2015 - 9/2015

Product Assembly and Supported senior engineers with electrical, mechanical, software troubleshooting

Installation and preventative maintenance of systems complying ISO 9001 standard and other quality policies

Developed and maintained strong interpersonal relationships with customers ensuring customer satisfaction

Core Competencies

Image analysis, Data analysis, DICOM

FIJI ImageJ, MATLAB, Python, Machine Learning

NCSS, PACS, Tina Ti, Photoshop, MIM software

Canon Parametric Imaging software, GCP, GLP

Radiophysics, CT, MRI

Meshmixer, SolidWorks, Mimics, COMSOL multiphysics

Six Sigma, LEAN, FMEA, Quality Assurance

Trouble shooting and debugging hardware and software

Publications and Presentations

Alexander R. Podgorsak, Mohammad Mahdi Shiraz Bhurwani, Ryan A. Rava, Anusha R. Chandra, Jason Davies, Adnan Siddiqui, Ciprian N. Ionita. Automatic radiomic feature extraction using deep learning for angiographic parametric imaging of intracranial aneurysms. Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, August 2019

Anusha Ramesh Chandra, Mohammad Waqas, Hussain Shallwani, Jordan Marshall, Alexander Podgorsak, Adnan Siddiqui, Jason Davies, Stephen Rudin, Ciprian Ionita Initial study of the radiomics of intracranial Aneurysms using Angiographic Parametric Imaging (API) to evaluate contrast flow changes. SPIE Medical Imaging, February 2019 paper, 10948-4 (oral presentation)

Hamidreza Rajabzadeh-Oghaz, Anusha Ramesh Chandra, Liza Gutierrez, Ferdinand Schweser, Ciprian N. Ionita, Adnan H. Siddiqui, Vincent Tutino. High-resolution MRI of the mouse cerebral vasculature to study hemodynamic-induced vascular remodeling. SPIE Medical Imaging, February 2019, paper 10953-49 (oral presentation)

Mohammad Mahdi Shiraz Bhurwani, Alexander R. Podgorsak, Anusha Ramesh Chandra, Ryan A. Rava, Kenneth V. Snyder, Elad I. Levy, Jason M. Davies, Adnan H. Siddiqui, Ciprian N. Ionita. Feasibility study of deep neural networks to classify intracranial aneurysms using angiographic parametric imaging. SPIE Medical Imaging, February 2019, paper 10950-82

Alexander R. Podgorsak, Mohammad Mahdi Shiraz Bhurwani, Ryan A. Rava, Anusha R. Chandra, Ciprian N. Ionita. Use of a convolutional neural network for aneurysm identification in digital subtraction angiography. SPIE Medical Imaging, February 2019, paper 10950-156

Vincent M. Tutino, Hamid Rajabzadeh-Oghaz, Anusha Ramesh Chandra, Liza C Gutierrez, Ferdinand Schweser, Marilena Preda, Aichi Chien, Kunal Vakharia, Ciprian Ionita, Adnan Siddiqui, John Kolega. 9.4T Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Mouse Circle of Willis Enables Serial Characterization of Flow-Induced Vascular Remodeling by Computational Fluid Dynamics. Journal of Current Neurovascular Research, November 2018

Anusha Ramesh Chandra, Adnan H Siddiqui, Ciprian N. Ionita. Radiomics of Intracranial Aneurysms using Angiographic Parametric Imaging. Local Chapter, The American Association of Physicists in medicine, July 2018

Alexander R. Podgorsak, M.M. Shiraz Bhurwani, Ryan A. Rava, Anusha Ramesh Chandra, Ciprian N. Ionita. Use of a convolutional neural network for aneurysm identification in digital subtraction angiography. Local Chapter, The American Association of Physicists in medicine, July 2018

Anusha R Chandra, Aparna NV, Sai Abitha Srinivas, Vineet V Bhombore. A Cost Effective, Light Weight Head Gradient System for Very Low Field (<10mT) using Three Maxwell Coil Pairs. National Conference on Sustainable emerging intelligent Technologies 2016; ISBN: 978-93-86238-25-2

Ashwini Kumnoor, Aparna NV, Sai Abitha Srinivas, Vineet V Bhombore, Anusha R Chandra, Sairam Geethanath. A Cost Effective, Light Weight Head Gradient System for Very Low Field (<10mT) using Three Maxwell Coil Pairs. International Society for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2017, Indian Chapter

Ashwini Kumnoor, Aparna NV, Sai Abitha Srinivas, Vineet V Bhombore, Anusha R Chandra, Sairam Geethanath. A Cost Effective, Light Weight Head Gradient System for Very Low Field (<10mT) using Three Maxwell Coil Pairs. Asia Pacific Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Symposium 2017 (Poster Presentation)

Srinivasa Halvi, Anusha R Chandra, Aparna NV, Nivedha MR, Priyankkasree S, Vineet V B. Speaking Hands. National Conference on Sustainable emerging intelligent Technologies 2016; ISBN: 978-93-84935-79-5

Srinivas Halvi, Nivedha MR, Vineet V Bhombore, Priyankkasree Sampath, Anusha R Chandra, Aparna NV. Termina -A First Aid Robot. National Conference on Sustainable emerging intelligent Technologies 2016; ISBN: 978-93-84935-79-5

Activities and Honors

Young Investigator Award (UNY Spring Chapter of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine) June 2018

Awarded 'Best Project with Social Relevance' in the senior year project presentation, Bangalore. May 2017

'Best Poster Award' (Poster Presentation, DSI open day, Bangalore) February 2017

Awarded Rotary International district 3190 for "Commitment towards social and cultural activity” February 2016

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