I'm
PALLAVI JONNALAGADDA
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
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Education
2024-current
Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine
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Doctor of Medicine
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May 2023
The University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Majors: Bioengineering; Classical Language and Literature
Research & Design Experience
August 2022 – May 2023
Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania
BAMBI Engineer
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Designed a multi-award-winning Biointelligent Apnea Monitor for Bradycardia-Prone Infants (BAMBI). BAMBI is a tripartite system that leverages machine learning and automated mechanical stimulation to detect and treat apnea of prematurity in the NICU.
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Programmed a machine-learning algorithm to detect apnea in premature infants in the NICU, with F1 score of 97.4%, sensitivity of 96.27%, and specificity & accuracy of 99.9%.
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Laser cut and 3D-printed a functional mechanical chassis to stimulate infants and resolve apneic episodes manually.
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Programmed a user-interface to relay information about apneic episodes over time to attending physicians for use in making discharge decisions.
January-May 2022
Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania
Clinical ENT Preceptorship with Noam Cohen, MD, Ph.D
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Designed an artificial intelligence-integrated image analysis algorithm to quantify the number of nasal epithelial cells infected with SARS-CoV-2 based on immunofluorescence antibody staining.
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Optimized time expenditure for researchers attempting to discern the relationship between COVID-19 pathogenicity and the LZTFL1 gene.
August-December 2021
Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania
Bioengineering Modeling and Design Lab I
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Mathematically modeled and experimentally verified dialysis and drug delivery systems.
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Constructed a Human-Cockroach Machine Interface, characterizing and controlling the movements of a severed cockroach leg in parallel with a motor arm to obtain two degrees of motion. Interfaced MATLAB program with niDAQ, Biopac, and Arduino to precisely control this prosthetic using real-time human physiological inputs.
September 2019-June 2023
Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Research Assistant to David Cormode, DPhil
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Studied controlled-shape synthesis and biological applications of metal nanoparticles at the Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Lab.
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Elucidated the cytotoxic properties of gold Wulff-in-a-Cage nanoparticles for translational use in disrupting subcutaneous bacterial biofilms in HeCaT skin cell cultures.
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Optimized gelation and contrast of gold-nanoparticle-laced chemotherapeutic hydrogel for use in trans-arterial chemoembolization of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Technical Skills & Certificates
3D-printing
Laser cut/etching
Machine Learning algorithms
MATLAB
Arduino
Galvanic synthesis
CellProfiler
ImageJ
TEM
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Python
SolidWorks
OnShape
Office Suite
Adobe Illustrator + Photoshop
BLS certified
cell culture
MTS assay
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Publications
In Preparation
M. Hajfathalian, Y. Huang, Z. Ren, Y. Dong, P. Jonnalagadda, J. C. Hsu, H. Koo, E. Grice, D. P. Cormode, “Wulff in a Cage Gold Nanoparticles as a Theranostic Anti-biofilm Agent”, In Preparation.
Presentations
October 2023
P. Jonnalagadda, G. Qian, J. Ling, R. Dawar, “BAMBI: a Biointelligent Apnea Monitor for Bradycardia-Prone Infants.” Oral Presentation (competition), BMES Annual Conference, Seattle, October 2023.
March 2021
M. Hajfathalian, Z. Ren, Y. Liu, C. Dong, J. Hsu, P. Jonnalagadda, P.L. Bollyky, H. Koo, D.P. Cormode, “Wulff in a Cage Gold Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Bacterial Biofilm-Associated Infections”, Oral Presentation, 23rd Annual Bay Area Microbial Pathogenesis Symposium, San Francisco, CA, March 2021.
April 2023
P. Jonnalagadda, G. Qian, J. Ling, R. Dawar, “BAMBI: a Biointelligent Apnea Monitor for Bradycardia-Prone Infants.” Poster Presentation (competition), Design of Medical Devices Conference, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, April 2023.
June 2020
M. Hajfathalian, Y. Huang, Y. C. Dong, Z. Ren, S. Knight, J. Hsu, P. Jonnalagadda, H. Sussman, E. Grice, H. Koo, D. P. Cormode, “Wulff in a Cage Gold Nanoparticles in Therapy and Imaging of Bacterial Biofilms”, Oral Presentation, 46th Annual Pendergrass Day Symposium, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, June 2020.
Honors & Awards
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2023
Medtronic/BMES Design Winner, 2023 Special Category: AI/ML related to treatment of Cardiac, Respiratory, or Stroke Diseases
2019
Coolidge Senator Class of 2019
2023
Penn Engineering Technology & Innovation Award 2023
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2018 & 2019
National Science Olympiad 1 st Place in Ecology, 2018 & 2019
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2023
Penn Bioengineering Senior Design Award 2023
2023
JHU Annual Healthcare Design Competition Finalist 2023
2019
Missouri State US Extemporaneous Speaking Champion (MSHSAA) 2019
2023
Design of Medical Devices Student Showcase Finalist, University of Minnesota 2023
Hobbies & Languages
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Piano
Tennis & pickleball
Graphic Design
English
French
Latin
Ancient Greek
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Extracurricular Activities
January 2024-Present
St. Louis, MO
Co-Lead, Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group, Washington University School of Medicine
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Organize and coordinate with faculty, residents, and device representatives to host hands-on events and panels for students interested in pursuing orthopedic surgery as a medical specialty.
January 2024-Present
St. Louis, MO
Co-Lead, Narrative Medicine Interest Group, Washington University School of Medicine
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Highlight the role of patient and provider narratives in the practice of medicine through narrative-sharing, journal clubs, and creating journaling opportunities for students seeking to reflect on their clinical experiences through narrative.
Fall 2020-Present
Philadelphia, PA
Peer Tutor (Paid), University of Pennsylvania
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Tutor groups of 3-4 undergraduate peers in Molecular Biology and Scientific Computing
Fall 2020-Present
Philadelphia, PA
Managing Editor, Penn Bioethics Journal (PBJ), University of Pennsylvania
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Supervise a group of associate editors each semester and teach them the peer-review process for publication in PBJ.
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Lead discussions about paper submissions, communicating with paper authors about revisions, and compiling news briefs of major bioethical developments.
Fall 2020-Present
Philadelphia, PA
Board Member, Classics Board, University of Pennsylvania
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Organize and plan events for the undergraduate Classical Studies community, specifically focusing on Faculties', seminars about Classical Studies and Archaeology research and ancient literature.
January 2024-Present
St. Louis, MO
Co-Lead, Pediatric Life Savers, Washington University School of Medicine
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Collaborate with community partners at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Center for Families to ensure volunteer coverage for Pediatric Life Savers classes in order to educate new parents of NICU infants on CPR best practices.
January 2024-Present
St. Louis, MO
Co-Lead, Medical Ethics Student Society, Washington University School of Medicine
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Plan and host events centered around medical ethics for the medical community, including journal article discussions about truth-telling in medicine, ethical intersectionality between objective medicine and patient narratives, and the role of the physician in medical decision making.
Fall 2020-Present
Philadelphia, PA
President, Engineers in Medicine (eMED), University of Pennsylvania
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Coordinate between eMED’s three main committees to hold pre-professional events for engineering students interested in medical applications, including doctor dinners and biotech company talks.
Fall 2020-Present
Philadelphia, PA
Finance/Communications Director, Society of Women Engineers, University of Pennsylvania
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Budgeting and accounting for over $20,000 in corporate revenue.
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As Communications Director, oversaw all marketing for SWE, including communicating with corporate sponsors and expanding SWE’s audience through social media platforms.
Volunteer Work
February 2024 – Present
St. Louis, MO
OneHealth Medical Liaison, St. Louis Zoo
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Contextualize global climate and deforestation crises in terms of their impact on population health and medicine.
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Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of veterinary, environmental science, medical, and communications students to organize the annual OneHealth fair (“Party for the Planet: One Health. One Climate) at the STL Zoo to educate visitors on how they can help mitigate the effects of climate change on their health.
