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Swathi Suresh
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Swathi Suresh

Stephenville,TX

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Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Research ScientistClinical Research Project ManagerScientific communication Research FellowMedical Writer

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Stephenville, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$90000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

401k matchPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork-life balance

Summary

Accomplished Neuroscience Researcher specializing in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, linking preclinical findings to human brain function. Expertise in animal models, molecular assays, clinical trials, and EEG-based studies. Proficient in translational research and scientific communication, with a strong record of integrating biological mechanisms with neural and behavioral insights.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
10.2025 - Current
  • Conduct EEG-based human research in chronic osteoarthritic pain, characterizing cortex-wide neural correlates of multidimensional pain cognition.
  • Lead participant recruitment and clinic outreach for an NIH-funded study, ensuring IRB-compliant study execution.
  • Oversee EEG data acquisition and experimental protocols in a psychophysiology and behavioral neuroscience setting.
  • Contribute to manuscript preparation and scientific dissemination, including conference presentations.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Columbia Irving Medical Center
New York, New York
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed 2 ICU clinical trials (including NIH-funded Phase 3) as sole coordinator, overseeing study execution and operations.
  • Developed and implemented participant recruitment strategies, elevating site ranking from last to 5th within 5 months and achieving top enrollment across sites.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance (FDA, IRB, GCP) by maintaining audit-ready documentation and effectively reporting adverse events.
  • Conducted neurocognitive assessments and biological sample processing, supporting data collection for delirium and cognitive outcomes.
  • Submitted IRB modifications and clinical documentation, serving as liaison between clinical teams and regulatory bodies.
  • Trained clinical staff (physicians, nurses, fellows) on study protocols, enhancing adherence and ensuring data integrity.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Investigated neuroinflammatory mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease, elucidating roles of TYROBP signaling pathways.
  • Conducted cell culture-based drug screening in BV2 microglia, analyzing gene and protein expression to identify potential therapeutic targets.
  • Performed molecular assays including RT-qPCR, ELISA, Western blot, RNA-scope and immunohistochemistry.
  • Collaborated with core facilities on RNA sequencing and transcriptomic analyses, contributing to understanding gene expression profiles.
  • Contributed to research presentations and grant development.

Education

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
10-2022

Master of Science - Neuroscience

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
10-2018

Master of Science - Cancer Immunology And Biotechnology

University of Nottingham
Nottinghamshire,UK
08-2010

Skills

  • Neuroinflammation & Neurodegeneration Research
  • Molecular Techniques (RT-qPCR, ELISA, Western Blot, IHC)
  • Cell Culture & Drug Screening (BV2 microglia)
  • Animal Models & In Vivo Techniques (rodent handling, stereotactic surgery)
  • Research Project Management
  • Scientific communication
  • Neuroimaging Techniques
  • Data Analysis (SPSS, Prism)

Accomplishments

Invited oral presentation, GCC Pain Conference (2026)

Publications

Suresh, S., Larson, J., & Jenrow, K. A. (2022). “Chronic neuroinflammation impairs waste clearance in the rat brain.”Frontiers in Neuroanatomy, 16, Article 1013808. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnana.2022.1013808

Keene,J., Dejarlais,T., Jackman,B., Srinageshwar,B., Suresh,S., Gordon,M., Rossignol, J., Finneran,D.,Dunbar G.L., &Morgan, D. “PAMP administration increases Pathological Tau Deposition in PS19+ Mice.” (Submitted to PLOS one)

Timeline

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Tarleton State University
10.2025 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

Columbia Irving Medical Center
11.2023 - 10.2024

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
11.2022 - 10.2023

Ph.D. - Neuroscience

Central Michigan University

Master of Science - Neuroscience

Central Michigan University

Master of Science - Cancer Immunology And Biotechnology

University of Nottingham

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