Anvitha Metpally
About Anvitha Metpally
Anvitha Metpally is a Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she works in the Translational Autoinflammatory Diseases Section. She has a background in Clinical Neuroscience from Virginia Tech and has held various research and teaching positions in the field of science.
Current Position at National Institutes of Health
Anvitha Metpally currently holds the position of Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to research in the Translational Autoinflammatory Diseases Section (TADS) under the supervision of Dr. Raphaela Goldbach-Mansky. This position allows her to engage in advanced research initiatives within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Previous Experience at Virginia Tech
Prior to her current role at NIH, Anvitha Metpally worked at Virginia Tech College of Science as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry I and II from 2020 to 2021. She also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the CoDeS (Cognitive Developmental Science) Lab within the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Fralin Undergraduate Research Fellowship Recipient at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Anvitha Metpally completed her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Neuroscience at Virginia Tech, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to her undergraduate studies, she attended Langley High School, achieving an Advanced Diploma from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in neuroscience and research methodologies.
Research Experience and Contributions
Anvitha Metpally has accumulated significant research experience throughout her academic career. She has been involved in various research projects, including her role as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Embodied Brain Lab at Virginia Tech since 2019. This experience, combined with her fellowship at NIH, has allowed her to develop skills in scientific inquiry and data analysis.
Work as Life Skills Trainer
In 2021, Anvitha Metpally worked as a Life Skills Trainer at NeuroRestorative in Blacksburg, Virginia, for a duration of four months. This role involved providing support and guidance to individuals in developing essential life skills, contributing to her diverse experience in both research and practical applications of her knowledge.