Arshia Sharma
Summary
Recent UC San Diego graduate with a B.S. in General Biology and experience in clinical and translational medicine. Experienced in data analysis, software development, and clinical operations through work at UC San Diego and Emory University. Seeking opportunities to advance my career in the biomedical sciences, contribute to innovative projects, and continue developing my analytical and technical skills while preparing for graduate studies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant, Mittal Lab
(ACTRI/UC San Diego)
San Diego
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct clinical research on esophageal motility disorders, gastroparesis, and liver disease.
- Collaborated with physicians and researchers on manuscript preparation, presentations, and scientific publications, contributing to dissemination of research findings.
- Managed and analyzed clinical datasets, enabling support for ongoing research studies and publications.
- Trained and supervised undergraduate research assistants in research protocols and data management, enhancing team's research capabilities.
- Develop software tools for the visualization and diagnosis of esophageal and liver diseases.
Research Assistant
Dr. David Kunkel
San Diego
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted in-depth clinical research on gastroparesis, specifically investigating the role of pyloric distensibility and its impact on symptom severity and treatment efficacy.
- Utilized EndoFLIP system (Medtronic) to measure pyloric distensibility in idiopathic gastroparesis patients, ensuring accurate collection and analysis of pyloric pressure, diameter, and distensibility metrics to support clinical findings.
- Assessed and recorded total symptomatic scores (TSS) before and three months after intrapyloric botulinum toxin (BT) injection, providing critical insights into patient response to treatment.
- Analyzed complex data using EndovizX software (Motilitviz, La Jolla), extracting detailed pyloric measurements, including mean, standard deviation, minimum, and maximum values to inform research conclusions.
Medical assistant
Carolina Dermatology(Dr. Sanjay Tomar)
Raleigh
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Shadowed dermatology physicians, including Dr. Tomar, gaining exposure to patient care, diagnostic processes, and dermatologic procedures.
- Assisted with clinical documentation, maintained accurate records, and observed a variety of common and specialized dermatology treatments.
- Developed a strong understanding of medical professionalism, patient interaction, and the day-to-day operations of a dermatology practice.
- Balanced clinical experience with academic and extracurricular commitments while developing professional relationships within healthcare settings.
- Supported research and innovation initiatives while collaborating with healthcare professionals in a clinical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California San Diego
06-2026
Skills
- Clinical Research
- Data Analysis
- Python, MATLAB, C
- Software Development
- Scientific Writing
- Data Management
Timeline
Research Assistant
Dr. David Kunkel
03.2024 - 03.2025
Research Assistant, Mittal Lab
(ACTRI/UC San Diego)
11.2023 - Current
Medical assistant
Carolina Dermatology(Dr. Sanjay Tomar)
08.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California San Diego