Disha Chander Email & Phone Number

-Contributed to and Secured acceptance and funding for a proposal to bring cutting-edge oncology clinical trials from Harvard and Stanford to India through VCR Park- Participated in high-level strategic discussions with the CEO and data partners to design and develop a custom Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) portal from ground-up- Led Potential.

Peripheral Blood Stem Cell(PBSC) clinical trial under an investigational new drug application (IND) with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -With minimal oversight, coordinate day-to-day activity & manage all aspects of assigned FDA-sponsored clinical trials, oversee the adherence to study protocols, GCP, & regulatory guidelines- With minimal.

• Liaison between 300 providers, 65 specialists and 75 patients: serving in numerous roles such as educator, evaluator, service coordinator & community resource researcher
• Reduce emergency room visits, hospitalizations and severity of the diseases for patients on Medicaid with 2+ chronic illnesses by tackling social determinants of health
• Create detailed profiles for enrollees, conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs for all 75 patients
• Design care plans for all 75 patients to address the identified needs and establish better connectivity with the healthcare system
• Assist patients schedule, monitor & attend medical appointments with specialists/ providers & obtain referrals, refills, & durable medical equipment
• Advocate for healthy lifestyle practices, closing gaps in care & promotion of efficient management of chronic conditions to achieve their health goals through the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) funded.

India

A women-led crowdfunding initiative to help vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 crisis in India in collaboration with GiveIndia Foundation(India's largest and most trusted donation platform).Raised 80,000 Indian Rupees since the commencement of the program in May 2021. The funds collected will go towards filling gaps in basic necessities like.

New York, United States

• Researched Reverse Innovation Commentary during COVID-19 -Technological, Behavioral and Systems innovations in LMICs with potential for translation via reverse innovations in High-income countries
• Presented research at American Public Health Association (APHA) on the Successes and challenges of intervention and implementation strategies addressing maternal health and racism in the US
• Co-author Structural racism in maternal healthcare scoping review and adapting interventions to improve maternal health outcomes

-Conceptualized, improvised, and initiated correspondence & outreach strategies for potential collaborations & partnerships with providers, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes & specialists-Tracked key project activities and supported donor engagements-Assisted the COO and served as the internal point of contact for operations requests

• Responded to concerns and queries of newly admitted students at New York University School of Global Public Health via phone calls, texts, emails, and zoom meetings for the academic year 2020-2021
• Helped students with elective choices, homework assignments, clubs/chapters selection, and transition to life in New York City
• Liasoned between NYU administrative staff, NYU faculty and incoming batch of students to enable smooth transition to the university

• Mentored 15 students via phone calls, texts, emails, and zoom meetings for the academic year 2020-2021
• Helped students with elective choices, homework assignments, clubs/chapters selection, and transition to life in New York City

• Organized and facilitated virtual zoom events across NYU student community for the academic year 2020-2021
• Acted as a direct point of contact for students with the NYU Center for Graduate Life and supported the transition by answering queries about NYU resources and departments
• Assisted students during orientation activities and fostered a sense of community and inclusivity, across the campus

• Provided continual guidance and insights to the international students' community by liaising with various NYU departments and faculties
• Facilitated an inclusive team environment for all the club members and students by planning events and gatherings
• Created monthly newsletters sent out to NYU School of Global Public Health student community with international student resources and events. Uploaded content on social media to improve engagement
• Represented the club at university-wide events and webinars held by NYU School of Global Public Health
• Maintained club's budgets, finances, and reimbursements
• Collaborated with various stakeholders and partners to provide the most resourceful information available to the international student community

• Facilitated virtual events and meetings for 10 incoming graduate students during orientation week
• Liaised with different NYU departments at NYU GPH including Student Affairs, Wasserman, and Center for Graduate Life to support the transition and answer queries of the incoming students
• Supported students during orientation activities and acted as a direct point of contact for queries related to course curriculum

New York, United States

• Referral committee: Designed creative outreach ways to link essential resources and social services to disproportionately impacted Latinx and Immigrant population
• Referred clients and consolidated educational booklets (on Mental Health, Health Insurance, Social Services: Food, Housing) with resources of non-profit organizations, hospitals, community & faith based organizations
• Resource committee: Measured impact of outreach and tracked resource utilization through surveys, resource plan. Mapped extensive resources for un-incarcerated and early release individuals due to COVID-19

• Created and maintained research-ready datasets of COVID-19 cases and deaths for every county in the US
• Collected data on statewide COVID-19 cases to generate excel reports to track research productivity and accuracy

• Conducted stakeholder research, drafted letters of inquiries and helped with grant writing for potential partnerships for the coalition driven campaigns supporting the work of WHO, African CDC & African Union
• Designed Evidence-based Interventions and Strategies addressing maternal and infant health while bolstering covid-19 surveillance systems. Developed strategic advocacy and creative communication direct support research.

New York University

Hyderabad Area, India

• Strategized performance metrics to improve continuum care and resolved conflicts pertaining to all departments of the hospital
• Acted as a liaison between the patients and hospital staff. Interacted, supervised, and collaborated with over 100 staff members across departments and 200+ patients every day

Genome Valley, India

Research on molecular cloning and sub cloning of vectors used in the manufacturing of vaccinations. Designed and created adeno-virus vectors for diseases like Ebola.

Funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation worked in a team to evaluate, formulate and conceptualize research solutions in priority global health areas of life threatening preventable diseases and vaccines.

Genome Valley, India

Ensured the quality of vaccinations prior to the production in a lab for the Indian Government inducted Universal Immunization Programme for 500,000+ children. Aims at immunizing the children from 7 life threatening and preventable diseases namely-Diphtheria,Tetanus, Whooping Cough (Pertussis), Tuberculosis, Measles, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus Influenza type.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Global Health, 3.9/4

Courses- Accelerating Progress towards Sustainable Development Goals, Data Driven Decision Making in Global Health, Epidemiology, Global.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Biotechnology