Nanditha Shivakumar

Seattle Flu Study & Husky Coronavirus Testing Study (HCT) • Seattle Fly Study aimed to map flu and respiratory virus cases in the Seattle, thus gaining ability to assess needs of participants from diverse backgrounds and locations • Recruited and enrolled members of the public into a research study, worked with a diverse study population, outlined study protocol, obtained informed consent, and collected nasal samples • Husky Coronavirus Testing-Enroll participants from the University of Washington community, outline study protocol, aid them self-administer nasal swabs, and transport samples to processing lab in an efficient manner • Aid in study aim to track transmission of COVID-19 in University of Washington Seattle/Tacoma/Bothell community

Maintain and organize 1000+ fly stocks in the Rajan Lab through fly maintenance protocol for time sensitive experiments

Greater Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network Study (SCAN) • Communicate COVID-19 positive/inconclusive results to participants and aid them in local public health isolation guidelines • Organize participant records, answer study questions, assist with COVID-19 isolation practices, and organize study SOP document to reflect up to date protocols • Build customer service experience for several Chu Lab/BBI studies by assisting participants in study procedures, answering study questions, coordinating nasal swab kit drop off and pick up, scheduling appointments, and obtaining study consent • Effectively communicate and coordinate with study personnel across many different studies

Researched the effects of irradiation on germ line and follicle stem cells in their ability to enter quiescence and resist apoptosis