Anuradha Ramdin
Summary
Highly motivated research assistant with desire to enhance the well-being and care of research animals and continue to grow new skills in rodent management and laboratory settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Dr. Lakshmi Dasi’s Lab
Atlanta, USA
01.2026 - Current
- Reviewed literature relating to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), cardiac CT imaging, and aortic stenosis
- Trained and learned to identify primary cardiac structures in a CT scan
- Segmented and created 3D models of patient-specific aortic chambers using 3D splicer, Geomagic Studio, and Solidworks
Teaching Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted professors in grading homework, lab notebooks and presentations
- Created answer keys for assignments and designed problems
- Coordinated group projects, facilitating communication among multiple teams
- Provided constructive feedback on group projects, focusing on the scientific method
- Led office hours to create a supportive environment for undergraduate students and provide them with relevant resources
Research Assistant
Dr. Levit’s Lab
Atlanta, USA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Imaged normal mice using echocardiography
- Intubated and conducted thoracotomies in mice for hydrogel gene therapy delivery
- Produced hydrogels at varying volumes and formulations and collected their rheology data
- Reviewed literature relating to CRISPR/Cas9, phospholamban point mutation, and hydrogels
Lead Undergraduate Researcher
Dr. Ganzer’s Lab
Miami, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted animal experiments and employed MATLAB for data storage and analysis
- Lead fabrication team and trained members in nerve cuff fabrication
- Designed and fabricated nerve cuffs, headcaps, and cable for animal experiments
- Designed tilt-table system for orthostatic hypotension patients with cerebral spinal cord injury
Research Intern
SURE program
Atlanta, USA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed and built a neurophysiology suite for mice using Solidworks, stress tests, and 3D printing
- Reviewed literature related to visual stimuli and neuroplasticity
- Volunteered at a goalball tournament and summer camp for the visually impaired
- Presented research findings at the event, SURE symposium, in both PowerPoint and poster
Staff Assistant
Richter’s Staff
Miami, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Used library of congress catalogue (LOCC) to organize books
- Utilized scanner and Microsoft excel to quantify books in each row
- Searched and sorted reserved books using LOCC
- University of Miami
Education
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
University of Miami
Miami, FLSkills
- Solidworks
- AutoCad
- Onshape
- Electronics testing
- Soldering
- Suturing
- MATLAB
- C
- R
- Arduino
- Rheology testing
- Biomaterial Fabrication
Academic Community Service Experiences
- 2021-2024, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, President of Engineers Without Borders, Advised project leaders on meeting agendas, Spearheaded design and fabrication of solar-powered sifter to turn compost into soil, Partnered with Green Haven and University of Miami’s Eco Agency to supply food to food deserts, Collaborated with Eco Agency on beach cleanup efforts, Assisted the treasurer in budgeting for projects, general body meetings, and events, Developed agendas for general body meetings and other events throughout the year
- 2023-2024, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, Treasurer and Co-Founder of Trinidad and Tobago Canes, Co-founded TTC with two other members to bring cultural awareness of Trinidad and Tobago and build bridges amongst people from diverse backgrounds, Formulated budget for the semester and met with delegates for budget approval, Submitted reimbursements and purchase orders for different cultural events, Monitored current funds in account and discussed budget with fellow executive members
- 2023, Guitars over Guns (GOGO) Mentor, Mentored middle school children with GOGO to help guide students overcome personal challenges and find their voice, Guitar mentor assistance to students learning how to play the guitar, Performed to various songs with the students
- 2018-2019, Equine Assisted Therapies Lead Volunteer, Volunteered as a side-walker and leader, As a side-walker, I supervised children with special needs while horseback riding to ensure their safety, As a leader, guided horses during rides and ensured the safety of both the rider and the horse
Presentations
- 07/27/23, SURE Symposium at Georgia Institute of Technology, High-throughput neurophysiology suite for visual stimuli presentation and longitudinal recording in mice
- 04/09/24, Research, Creativity, and Innovation Forum (RCIF) at University of Miami, Development of semi-automated tilt-table in managing orthostatic hypotension
Timeline
Research Assistant
Dr. Lakshmi Dasi’s Lab
01.2026 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Georgia Institute of Technology
08.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr. Levit’s Lab
01.2024 - 01.2025
Research Intern
SURE program
05.2023 - 07.2023
Lead Undergraduate Researcher
Dr. Ganzer’s Lab
01.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Assistant
Richter’s Staff
01.2022 - 01.2023
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
University of Miami