Dhruv Vadapalli
Yarrow Point
Summary
Detail-oriented researcher with extensive experience in molecular biology and cell culture techniques at Washington University School of Medicine. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing complex data and fostering collaboration within research teams. Focused on advancing scientific knowledge through innovative methodologies and critical analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Volunteer
Saint Louis University Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- I assist nurses with communicating with patients and families, running errands, answering call lights, giving directions, and assisting with the transportation of patients.
Research in Clinical Research Lab
Washington University School of Medicine
09.2024 - 05.2025
- I was assigned to a postdoc in the and will be trained for basic molecular biology, biochemistry and cell culture techniques for the project.
- I worked closely with Dr. Malay Choudhury, who is the head of the project.
- I was responsible to learn basic cellular, molecular biological techniques like culturing cells, western blotting, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, flow cytometry and apoptotic assays.
- In later stages, I was included in the IACUC protocol and will was trained for mice handling like giving IP injections, and isolating lungs from mice and process for H&E, mason trichrome staining.
Environmental Biotech Research Intern
Parker Lab, McKelvey School of Engineering
05.2024 - 08.2024
- The main goals of my project were to extract contaminants from activated carbon in Point of Use (POU) Brita filters, observe and analyze the percent recoveries of various compounds in the pre-made contaminated water, and estimate the timed-average concentration of agrochemicals that are adsorbed on the filters.
Assistant Researcher
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
07.2023 - 09.2023
- I assisted Dr. Swati Dey from the cardiology department at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
- I mainly focused on marking ECG scans of various animals and determining whether they showed signs of tachycardia, premature ventricular complexes (PVC, bradycardia, etc.
- I conducted most of the work from my own home.
Research in Neuroscience Lab
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Working with Dr. Jin-Moo Lee and Dr. Asher Albertson, I helped perform experiments which attempt to better elucidate these drivers.
- I specifically helped with scoring behavioral stroke recovery in mice, help with histology, including brain slicing and staining, and eventually with microscopy and whole-brain imaging.
Environmental Educator and Field Researcher
Pacific Science Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
- My colleagues and I conducted field research that involves collecting water samples from the streams in the watershed which were analyzed and the data was used to determine how to purify the stream water.
- Other than the collection of water samples, we also made observations regarding the life that exists in the streams including the approximate number of fish and frogs who live there.
- Our duties involved removing the debris that was polluting the stream as well as planting trees in order to control erosion and runoff.
- As a result of our efforts, we witnessed less pollution in the streams as well as an increased number of fish and plants.
- Watching my fieldwork translate to ecological improvements inspires me to learn more about environmental biology and what other ways there are to preserve our environment.
Lab Assistant, Department of Cardiology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- I participated in a research project at Johns Hopkins Hospital for a month which confirmed my interest in research.
- The project I worked on studied cardiac ablation in pigs.
- My main duties were measuring and cataloging the size of the area cauterized on the pig hearts (the ablated area) in order to determine intraobserver variation.
- Once my month’s stay ended, I came home and attended weekly meetings to discuss the progress of the project and continue the data collection, this time by measuring ablated areas of about 100 images sent to me.
- A paper for this project has been completed and has been submitted to the Heart Rhythm Journal for publication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri05-2025
Skills
- Molecular biology techniques
- Cell culture techniques
- Research methodologies
- Aseptic technique
- Flow cytometry
- Mass spectrometry
- ELISA assays
- Gram staining
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA extraction
- PCR techniques
- Western blotting
- Scientific research
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- MS word, excel, and outlook
- Java and Python
Citations
Anya Gupta, Dhruv Vadapalli, Emmalee Eslinger, Vikram Simhambhatla, Schlarman, M., TWiM 303 Can our microbiome break our hearts?, N. M. Boury, R. Seipelt-Thiemann, A. M. Garcia Costas, & G. S. Knapp, Podcast Annotations and Resources in Microbiology (PAR-M)., Pressbook, in-press
Certification
- Certificate in Injury & Violence Prevention - August 10, 2023
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Telugu
Limited
Affiliations
- Treasurer, Washington University Cricket Club
- Host, Outside the Numbers Sports Podcast
- Blogger, dhruv70.wordpress.com
References
- Dr. Maggie Scharlman, Senior Lecturer, Washington University in Saint Louis, Professor, mschlarman@wustl.edu
- Dr. Tyler Phelps, Assistant Dean of Advising, Washington University in Saint Louis, Advisor, tylerp@wustl.edu
- Dr. Harikrishna Tandri, Professor of Medicine, Chief, Arrhythmia Service, and Director of ARVC Program, Vanderbilt University, Mentor, Hari.tandri@vumc.org
Timeline
Research in Clinical Research Lab
Washington University School of Medicine
09.2024 - 05.2025
Environmental Biotech Research Intern
Parker Lab, McKelvey School of Engineering
05.2024 - 08.2024
Emergency Room Volunteer
Saint Louis University Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Researcher
Vanderbilt University
07.2023 - 09.2023
Research in Neuroscience Lab
Washington University School of Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2023
Environmental Educator and Field Researcher
Pacific Science Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Lab Assistant, Department of Cardiology
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington University in St. Louis
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