Vishnu Vundamati
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic research professional with extensive experience at multiple academic institutions, skilled in data analysis, and laboratory techniques. Proven ability to present findings and develop automation programs, while excelling in clinical collaboration and patient assessment. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge through innovative research methodologies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Shadow
NSU Clinical Exploration Program
Davie, FL
02.2025 - Current
- Shadowed Dr. Sofia Funes (DO) and Dr. Yasmin Qureshi (DO) at the Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center
- Learned Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and its impact on the musculoskeletal system while gaining valuable insights into patient diagnosis
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Reviewed patient charts to understand diagnosis and treatment plans for various conditions.
Research Assistant
Rheumatology Unit
Davie, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: NSU Department of Internal Medicine
- Working with Dr. Marc Kesselman DO, chair of NSU Department of Internal Medicine
- Conducting a case study into the leading immunological mechanism behind the acquisition of Alpha Gal Syndrome
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
Physician Shadow
NSU Medi-Futures Shadowing Program
Davie, MN
09.2024 - Current
- Shadowed a variety of medical practitioners, ranging from radiology specialists to psychiatrists, and gained valuable insights into the mechanistic approach to their treatments
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
Research Assistant
Advanced Research Diagnostics Lab (ARDL)
Minneapolis, MN
04.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: University of Minnesota
- Working with Bharat Thyagarajan, MD/PhD in epidemiology, and Zach Flaten, MS, a genomics specialist, to analyze peripheral Natural Killer T-like lymphocyte (NKT-like) frequencies in the national Health and Retirement Study and the Long Life Family Study.ily Study
- Thawed and stained samples to run on a flow cytometer using FlowJo for gating.
- I presented preliminary research to the entire ARDL lab meeting in August 2024.
- Presented abstract poster at the 2025 University of Minnesota Molecular Pathology and Genomics Symposium
- Currently, I am developing a program in RStudio and OpenCyto to automate gating before publication.
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Research Assistant
Lillehei Heart Institute (LHI)
Minneapolis, MN
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: University of Minnesota
- Mentored by Dr. Liu MS/PhD in biophysics and studied the relation between hypomagnesemia, diabetes mellitus, diastolic dysfunction, and atrial fibrillation
- Helped run weekly lab meetings with Dr. Samuel Dudley MD/PhD in physiology, the director of the institute
- Conducted Western Blots with and without immunoprecipitation to monitor the progression of diastolic dysfunction and inducibility of afib in mice. Analyzed blot results with Image Lab (Bio-Rad)
- Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
Intern
HealthPartners Teen Leadership Council
Woodbury, MN
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked on the PowerUp project, an initiative that encouraged an affordable, healthy diet across the Minnesota cities of St.Paul and Minneapolis. Volunteered in food kitchens and parks across Minnesota.
- Promoted by HealthPartners, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the Minnesota Department of Education
- Assisted with event planning, support, and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
Intern
University of Minnesota Youth Institute (UMNYI)
Minneapolis, MN
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Researched malnutrition in India and its correlation to the food storage system, and composed findings into a comprehensive assessment paper
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs, and profits.
- Discussed findings with experts in the fields of agriculture, environmental sciences, and agronomics.
Education
B.S./D.O. Program - Biology, Pre-Health, Public Health, and Business
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida05-2027
Skills
- Research methodology
- Laboratory techniques
- Epidemiological research
- Cardiovascular research
- Data analysis
- Clinical collaboration
- Patient assessment
- CPR/AED
- BLS
- Excel
Volunteering Service
- Kids At Risk Action: Serve as petitions leader and resource organization leader, Gather active petitions/legislation against child abuse and help promote them, Led a team to collect resources and organizations fighting against abuse, Created a database with 400+ housing resources, abuse hotlines, and other support for at-risk populations
- Stonecrest Presbyterian Homes: Played the piano for residents in memory clinic and assisted living, Operated the movie theater, served popcorn, and wheeled residents in wheelchairs
- School of Indian Language and Culture: Actively teach children a form of classical Indian vocal music, Carnatic Music, at this local non-profit organization in Minnesota, Directed and organized annual class graduation day performances
Affiliations
- NCAA DII Cross Country and Track & Field
- Music Club (Inter Organizational Council Chair)
- Fitoor Fusion Singing Team (Public Relations Chair)
- Doctor and Dental Specialists of Tomorrow (Secretary)
- Homeless Outreach Club
Certification
- American Red Cross CPR/AED
- American Heart Association BLS
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Physician Shadow
NSU Clinical Exploration Program
02.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Rheumatology Unit
09.2024 - Current
Physician Shadow
NSU Medi-Futures Shadowing Program
09.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Advanced Research Diagnostics Lab (ARDL)
04.2023 - Current
Intern
HealthPartners Teen Leadership Council
09.2021 - 06.2022
Research Assistant
Lillehei Heart Institute (LHI)
06.2021 - 08.2024
Intern
University of Minnesota Youth Institute (UMNYI)
01.2020 - 03.2020
B.S./D.O. Program - Biology, Pre-Health, Public Health, and Business
Nova Southeastern University