Durga Mandadapu

Biology graduate with extensive experience in clinical dermatology and translational research within protocol-driven healthcare environments. Experienced in managing clinical workflows, structured data collection, and longitudinal patient information across regulated research settings. Motivated to develop computational and data-driven approaches that bridge biological complexity with clinical insight and improve patient-centered biomedical outcomes.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | May 2023

Clinical Research Assistant

Dermatology Research Solutions | Grapevine, TX | Aug 2023 – Present

• Supported participant screening, specimen handling, and structured data collection for Phase III clinical trials within regulated research environments
• Assisted with protocol adherence, IRB documentation, and regulatory workflows to ensure data integrity and ethical compliance
• Contributed to study setup and data organization for investigator-initiated research, supporting reproducible and protocol-driven research processes

Cancer Biology Research Intern

The University of Texas at Dallas (Dr. Jyoti Misra) | Richardson, TX | Feb 2023 – Jul 2023

• Conducted wet-lab experiments investigating Hippo pathway signaling, integrating experimental design with biological data interpretation
• Performed molecular biology techniques including PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, and microscopy, generating and analyzing experimental datasets
• Gained experience in research design, data organization, and scientific documentation within academic research settings

Lead Medical Assistant / Clinical Lead

Dermatology Solutions | Grapevine, TX | Jul 2019 – Present

• Supported high-volume outpatient and surgical dermatology workflows, coordinating care for up to 50 patients daily across multiple clinic locations
• Managed structured clinical documentation and scribing, ensuring accurate capture of longitudinal patient data within protocol-driven environments
• Trained and onboarded medical assistants by standardizing workflows and optimizing training materials for efficiency, accuracy, and continuity of care
• Contributed to process improvements that strengthened coordination between clinical operations and research teams

Nephrology Shadowing

Renal Specialists of North Texas | Arlington, TX | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025

• Observed outpatient management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, dialysis care, kidney biopsies, and transplant follow-ups.
• Developed a systems-level understanding of longitudinal patient care and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Experimental design and biological data interpretation
• Research methods and scientific documentation
• Data-driven problem solving in clinical and laboratory settings

Teaching Assistant

Introduction to Biology Laboratory

The University of Texas at Dallas (Dr. Eva Sadat) | Richardson, TX | Jan 2025 – May 2025

• Assisted with laboratory setup, protocol instruction, and guided data interpretation for undergraduate biology students
• Supported student understanding of experimental procedures and core biological concepts through hands-on instruction and feedback

Teaching Assistant

Eukaryotic Cell & Molecular Biology

The University of Texas at Dallas (Dr. Subha Sarcar) | Richardson, TX | Aug 2023 – Nov-2023

• Led weekly review sessions for approximately 70 students, reinforcing complex molecular concepts and analytical reasoning
• Facilitated discussion-based learning to strengthen conceptual understanding and exam preparedness

• Clinical research operations: IRB protocols, regulatory compliance, ethics protocol adherence, clinical trial workflows, study monitoring
• Biological data collection, interpretation, and documentation
• Interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Molecular biology techniques: PCR, ELISA, Western blotting, gel electrophoresis
• Scientific writing and academic poster development
• Data-driven problem solving and workflow optimization in research and healthcare settings
• Multilingual communication in research and healthcare environments

Helping Hands at Grand Park Estates

Founder | Flower Mound, TX | Jun 2023 – Present

• Organized and led neighborhood outreach initiatives supporting unhoused communities across underserved areas of the DFW metroplex.
• Coordinated resource distribution and neighborhood-led volunteer efforts.

Unapologetically, Me. 

Founder and Creator | Online | Jan 2026 – Present

• Designed and launched a mental health advocacy platform addressing ADHD, dermatillomania, hair loss, and cultural stigma.
• Developing educational content through personal narratives and community-centered storytelling.

Weightlifting, dance, basketball, Indian Carnatic vocal music, hiking