Suraj Chetty
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Research Associate with a proven track record at Marks Colorectal Surgical Associates, showcasing expertise in scientific writing and clinical research. Spearheaded the creation of the INSPiRE registry, managed multiple clinical trials with over 250 patients enrolled, edited videos/presentations for meetings worldwide, and have been fortunate to have my work accepted at multiple surgical meetings. Eager to continue developing a foundational skillset that will help find new ways to contribute to a team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
Marks Colorectal Surgical Associates- Main Line
11.2023 - Current
- Collecting data on advanced minimally invasive procedures in state-of-the-art laparoscopic and robotic operating suites.
- Working closely with Dr. Marks’ Surgical Fellow to create a presentation of recent interesting/difficult cases, which is then presented to a multidisciplinary panel of physicians at Rectal Cancer Management Conference.
- Managing the practice’s surgical databases and in utilizing this data to prepare abstracts and manuscripts for submission to surgical/oncologic conferences and publications
- Long term project: Conducted a DELPHI process to establish the first International Single Port Robotic Data Registry for Colorectal Surgery (INSPiRE)
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Madison
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and optimized an assay to measure estradiol in blood plasma using LC-MS/MS
- This analysis would include High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), lipidomics, proteomics, DNA/RNA Sequencing, LC-MS/MS, and mass spectrometry
- Analyzed quadrupole mass spectrometry with SCIEX Analyst software.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Shift Manager
Chipotle
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Responsible for training and mentoring new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin - Madison
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated learning for students enrolled in Biology 100
- Organized speakers for our weekly Career Spotlights sessions to increase exposure to various fields in biology for our students
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Madison
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Received Food Research Institute Scholarship
- Published a Comprehensive review of clean-label antimicrobials used in dairy products in the Institute of Food Technology
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.13263
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Utilized SPSS and R for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary research collaborations, broadening scope and impact of research findings.
- Developed and studied two novel anti-microbial solutions intended to be used in the food manufacturing process.
- Utilized HPLC and NMR analysis, RNA sequencing, bacterial and fungal screening
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2023
Skills
Scientific writing, Literature reviews, Data interpretation, R programming, Python programming, Clinical research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) Training, HPLC, NMR, Western Blotting, Mass Spectrometry, LC-MS/MS, DELPHI process
Accomplishments
Marks, J. H., Kim, H. J., & Choi, G. S., Chetty, S.R., et al. (2024). First Clinical Report of the International Single Port Robotic Rectal Cancer Registry. Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 101929. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gassur.2024.101929
John Marks MD FACS FASCRS, Brianna Williams MD, Suraj Chetty BS, Avihai Moscovici MD, Chris Collier MD (2024). "Intermediate Oncologic Outcomes in Rectal Cancer with the SP Robot: Is it Safe? Yes or No?", accepted as a poster to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), May 10-13th, 2025
Chris Collier MD, Brianna Williams MD, Suraj Chetty BS, John Marks MD FACS FASCRS, "Novel Application New Technology Single-Port Robotic Rectovaginal fistula repair following failed anastomosis", video accepted to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), May 10-13th, 2025
Chris Collier MD, Stephanie Kjelstrom MS, Brianna Williams MD, Suraj Chetty BS, Avihai Moscovici MD, John Marks MD FACS FASCRS, "Single-Port Robotic Surgery for Anterior Resection: Comparing SP vs XI vs SILS vs Lap Outcomes by Modality 2001-2024" accepted as a poster to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), May 10-13th, 2025
Brianna Williams MD, Suraj Chetty BS, John Marks MD, "Single Port Robotic Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (SP rTEM)" video accepted to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery, March 15, 2025
Certification
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)- US FDA Focus; Expiration Date 04/2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
Telugu
Professional Working
Timeline
Research Associate
Marks Colorectal Surgical Associates- Main Line
11.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Madison
06.2022 - 06.2023
Shift Manager
Chipotle
06.2021 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin - Madison
01.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Madison
09.2020 - 06.2022
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)- US FDA Focus; Expiration Date 04/2027
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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