Vatsal Mangal
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Medical Sciences graduate student with a background in chemistry and experience in both chemical and biochemical laboratory work
EDUCATION
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA - M.S in Medical Sciences SEP 2023 – AUG 2025
Boston University, Boston, MA – B.A in Chemistry SEP 2019 – MAY 2023
EXPERIENCE
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA – Clinical Research Coordinator APR 2024 – JUL 2025
Developed and implemented IRB-approved study protocols for caregiver recruitment
Investigated superior methods of patient discharge from hospitals to their homes
Tested mobility and cognitive abilities of 100s of cognitively impaired patients
Interviewed caregivers about their experiences of patient discharge
Boston University, Boston, MA – Laboratory Assistant JAN 2022 – MAY 2023
Supervised and managed Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physical Chemistry labs
Provided and prepared reagents for students to use in labs
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH – Research Assistant JUL 2022 – JAN 2023
Researched the effects of snoRNAs and their critical roles in cardiovascular issues related to the heart
Analyzed many studies and formulated a review article that was published
University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA – Research Assistant JUN 2021 – AUG 2021
Investigated various forms of brain cancer, especially gliomas through MRIs
Analyzed and classified metabolite data of phantoms as well as over 100 brain scans of pigs using 1.5T and 3.0T MRIs
University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA – Research Assistant MAY 2020 – JUL 2020
Shadowed oncologists, nurses and other doctors
Investigated and published a method that increased the therapeutic ratio of brachytherapy in patients with cervical cancer
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Food4Philly, Boston, MA – Founder of Bowls4Boston SEP 2021 – PRESENT
Building community fridges around Boston to support underserved populations
Raised thousands of dollars through grants and fundraisers
Partnered and organized volunteer events with 15 non-profit organizations
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA – Volunteer SEP 2022 – MAY 2023
Offered support, guided, and transported patients in the Emergency Department
PUBLICATION
“How does caregivers’ understanding of safety regarding the patient’s ability to go home compare to those of patients and physicians”
Thesis written under the direction of Dr. Slavin and Dr. Lee
“Practical needle selection for Vienna-style applicators: improving therapeutic ratio in hybrid intracavitary-interstitial brachytherapy”
Co-authored with Dr. Neil Taunk, Dr. Martin and his team
Published in the Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, Oct 2021, Volume 13(5)
“Cardiovascular Health and snoRNAs, A Contemporary Review”
Co-authored with Noah Jagielski, Dr. Rai and Dr. Garikipati
Published in Mol Ther Nucleic Acids, Dec 2023, Volume 35(5)
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, English, Hindi, NMR, IR, LC/MS, GC/MS, SDS Page, LDH Purification, BSA Assay, LDH Assay. Familiarity with Spanish