Sushma Chaluvadi
About Sushma Chaluvadi
Sushma Chaluvadi is a Field Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in bioinformatics, holding a Master's degree from the University of Michigan and experience in various research and engineering roles.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Sushma Chaluvadi currently serves as a Field Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organization. Her role involves applying her expertise in bioinformatics to support the institute's research objectives.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to her current role, Sushma worked at the Broad Institute as a Bioinformatics Support Specialist from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she provided bioinformatics support, assisting researchers with data analysis and interpretation, which enhanced the research capabilities of the institute.
Education and Academic Background
Sushma Chaluvadi earned her Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School, studying from 2015 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, where she studied from 2009 to 2013.
Professional Experience in Bioinformatics
Sushma has a diverse background in bioinformatics, having worked as a Bioinformatics Scientist at Swift Biosciences, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. She also gained experience as a Bioinformatics Intern at Progenity, Inc. in 2015 and as a Biostatistics Intern at Cepheid in 2015. These roles contributed to her development in the field of bioinformatics.
Research Experience at UC Irvine
During her undergraduate studies, Sushma worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the UC Irvine Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism from 2011 to 2013. This experience provided her with foundational research skills in epigenetics and metabolism, complementing her academic pursuits.