Zara Bhatt
Ambler
Summary
Motivated research assistant skilled in imaging analysis and data annotation. Known for attention to detail and teamwork, aiming to leverage expertise in 3D imaging to drive impactful research outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Perelman School of Medicine, UPenn
Philadelphia
05.2025 - Current
- Conducting imaging research in Dr. Chamith Rajapakse's lab for Structural, Physiological, and Functional Imaging.
- Completing a deep learning project involving mandible and lower dentition segmentation from CBCT scans.
- Performing precise 3D image segmentations using iTK-SNAP to generate ground truth annotations from patient CBCT scans for model development and validation
Intern
Devilbiss Lab, Rowan University
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with X-ray imaging and analysis of rat brains
- Fabricated custom surgical tools used in rodent neurosurgical procedures
- Gained exposure to neuroanatomical techniques and interdisciplinary methods in computational neuroscience and behavioral testing
Medical Assistant
Center for Intervention of Pain and Spine
Horsham
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed patient charting, took patient vitals, and briefed doctors,
- Called patients for appointment reminders.
Volunteer
New Britain Surgery Center
New Britain
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with pre/ post-operative patients and took vitals
- Restocked inventory and assisted healthcare workers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boston College
Boston, MA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Germantown Academy
Fort Washington, PA06-2024
Skills
- Research methodology
- Data analysis
- Imaging software
- Patient interaction
- Laboratory safety
Accomplishments
- Knee Strength After ACL Reconstruction-1st place prize in MCSRC,
- Efficacy of Low-Cost Hearing Aids Compared to Service Delivery Models- 1st place prize in MCSRC and 1st place and perfect score prize in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition
- The Effects of Herbal Supplements on The Metabolism of Invertebrates- 2nd place prize in MCSRC
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Research Assistant
Perelman School of Medicine, UPenn
05.2025 - Current
Intern
Devilbiss Lab, Rowan University
07.2023 - 07.2023
Medical Assistant
Center for Intervention of Pain and Spine
06.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
New Britain Surgery Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boston College
High School Diploma -
Germantown Academy
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