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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to Mayo Clinic include Dana Walsh, Ph.D., Mohamad Hadla, Ryan Brosch, Ph.D., Ashok Kumbamu, PhD, and Sahana Gopalakrishna.

Dana Walsh, Ph.D.

8 Years Experience
Senior Microbiome Scientist at CosmosID
Experience

Mayo Clinic

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / October, 2016 — June, 2019

• Investigated the role of the vaginal and uterine microbiota in development and treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancer using human, mouse, and cell models • Determined the role of metformin in altering the gut microbiota during chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer in a patient-derived xenograft mouse model • Analyzed reproductive tract microbiota from patients with endometrial cancer to identify early vaginal biomarkers of disease using R • Developed an invasion assay to determine pathogenicity of specific members of the microbiota in endometrial and ovarian cancer. • Carried out complementary in vitro tissue culture work to determine the role of specific microbial products (bile acids and short-chain fatty acids) in killing of tumor cells.

Research Expertise
microbiome
microbiology
gut health
infant microbiome
maternal microbiome
And 6 more
About
Dana Walsh is a Senior Microbiome Scientist at CosmosID, a leading company in microbial genomics and bioinformatics. With a PhD in Toxicology and more than five years of experience in microbiome research, she manages the bioinformatics team and assists clients with design, analysis, and interpretation of multiomics data. She has a strong background in both wet bench and computational research, and has applied novel analysis methods to derive meaning from microbial taxonomic, functional, and metabolomic data. In her previous role at Rebiotix, she supported the development of microbiome-based live biotherapeutic drugs for various diseases. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic, where she investigated the role of the microbiome in cancers of the reproductive tract. She is passionate about exploring the microbiome dynamics and applications in the industrial sector, with a current emphasis on maternal and infant health.

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Mohamad Hadla

15 Years Experience
Senior Research Fellow, Mayo Clinic
Experience

Mayo Clinic

Senior Research Fellow / July, 2022 — Present

Research Expertise
Molecular Biology
Cancer Biology
Nanomedicine
Drug Delivery Systems
Biomedical Engineering
And 16 more

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Ryan Brosch, Ph.D.

13 Years Experience
Physicist that deals with radiation transport, particle physics monte carlo, and nuclear phenomenology for proton radiotherapy.
Experience

Mayo Clinic

Paid Graduate Intern / February, 2014 — December, 2014

• Modeled proton beam therapy dose from Monte Carlo simulations in MATLAB. • Improved confidence boundaries of nuclear components of the Mayo Clinic dose kernel by four orders of magnitude. • Presented at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting in 2015.

About
Ryan Brosch, Ph.D. is a highly skilled physicist with a strong background in research and teaching. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from Arizona State University in 2022, where he conducted research in radiation transport theory as it relates to proton radiotherapy and medical physics. During his time at ASU, he also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, where he excelled in instructing and mentoring undergraduate students. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Brosch works as an independent consultant through his company QuantaCalc by performing custom simulations of radiation beam targets using the latest monte carlo calculation engines. He completed a paid internship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic, where he contributed to the commissioning of the treatment planning system for their proton beam therapy system. He has also served as a research assistant at the BEYOND - Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, where he collaborated with other scientists to investigate the origins of life on Earth. His extensive education and diverse experience make Dr. Brosch a well-rounded and accomplished physicist. He is dedicated to advancing the field of physics and using his knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the world.

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Ashok Kumbamu, PhD

13 Years Experience
PhD with 13 years of expertise in medical education research and ethnography, driving innovation through qualitative methods, fostering equity, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery and education
Experience

Mayo Clinic

Principal Health Services Analyst / January, 2012 — Present

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Sahana Gopalakrishna

10 Years Experience
Research scientist with expertise in cell biology, molecular biology and neurodegenerative disease
Experience

Mayo Clinic

Postdoctoral Fellow / November, 2019 — March, 2023

• Led the project to study the disease mechanism underlying two neurodegenerative conditions (ALS and FTD) which included identifying the role of stress response protein (JNK) in promoting stress granule formation • Designed and performed research procedures involving mammalian cell culture, stem cell differentiation, fly genetics, gene expression, cloning, protein biochemistry, immunostaining, live imaging, confocal microscopy • Generated data resulting in 3 conference presentations, 1 original article, and 2 review publications

About
I am interested in transitioning into a research scientist role in biotech/pharma companies.

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