Mansi Chapatwala

203-***-**** adki5h@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, December 2020

Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Sciences; Biochemistry

GPA: 3.7/4.00

Honors Program; Thesis: Effects of Choline vs. Egg Supplement on Triglyceride Biomarkers in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome.

Dean’s List; Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2020

Skills and Certifications

Certifications; Lifeguard, CPR

Computer; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Language; Fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi; Conversational Spanish

Laboratory; Spectrophotometry, Gel Electrophoresis, Microscopy, PCR, DNA Isolation, Protein Assays

Research Experience

Fernandez Laboratory, UConn, Storrs, CT

Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2018- present

• Study the effects of a choline supplement vs. egg yolk on plasma levels in patients with metabolic syndrome.

-Honors Thesis:

St. Francis Center for Rehabilitation, Hartford, CT

Healthcare Intern, November 2018- February 2019

•Shadowed Dr. Yana Frenkel, MD within the Psychiatry department including developing a better understanding of specific medicinal uses in psychotherapy to observe and help patients engage in CBT and DBT skills.

Blesso Laboratory, UConn, Storrs, CT

Undergraduate Research Assistant, August 2017- May 2018

• Assisted in ongoing studies in the lab, such as conducting enzymatic assays on Paroxanase 1, to study the effects of grape powder on LDL and HDL levels in laboratory mice.

Bridging the Gap, UConn, Storrs, CT

Undergraduate Research Assistant, May 2017- August 2017

• Assisted in Dr. Yangchao Luo's lab to create a solid lipid nanoparticle for encapsulation of circumin, using nanotechnology, for an oral drug delivery system.

Husky Nutrition, UConn, Storrs, CT

Intern, January 2017- May 2017

• Promoted community engagement by delivering nutrition and health lessons to preschool children and their caregivers in Hartford, Connecticut.

Other Experience

Lodewick Visitors Center, UConn, Storrs, CT

Campus Ambassador, August 2017- Fall 2020

• Led groups of 25+ prospective students and families on guided campus tours, while keeping them engaged with the University utilizing effective public speaking skills and professionalism.

• Handled a variety of office responsibilities including answering phone calls, scheduling tours, checking in guests utilizing effective organizational skills to maintain an efficient office environment.

Aerie Brand, UConn, Storrs, CT

Ambassador, August 2017-May 2018

•Marketed the Aerie brand to college students for clothing line awareness to increase production sales.

Extra Curricular Activities/Volunteer

Undergraduate Student Government, Fall 2016- present

Academic Affairs committee Chairperson, May 2019- present

College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources senator, August 2018- May 2019

UConn Community Outreach, Appalachia, TN, March 2019

Volunteer, March 2019

• Restored community center, repaired homes, built wheelchair ramps, educated community about medical accessibility, and volunteered at the Boys and Girls club

MedLife, Storrs, CT, 2018

• Set up mobile clinics throughout various villages in Cusco, Peru. Rebuilt homes in poor conditions for habitation by multiple families in rural areas.

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