Shoba Thirumangalathu
About Shoba Thirumangalathu
Shoba Thirumangalathu is a Scientific Program Analyst at the National Institutes of Health, with extensive experience in drug development and regulatory compliance. She holds a PhD in Developmental Neurobiology and has over 15 years of research experience in health-related sciences.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Shoba Thirumangalathu has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Scientific Program Analyst since 2020. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge of the drug development process, adhering to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements. Her responsibilities include performing quantitative and qualitative assessments related to extramural research training and career development programs within the NIDCR Research Training and Career Development Branch.
Education and Expertise
Shoba Thirumangalathu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Developmental Neurobiology from the National University of Singapore, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. She also earned a Continuing Education Certificate in Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance from The University of Chicago in 2017. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) from the University of Madras, achieved between 1990 and 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in health-related areas of science, particularly in developmental biology.
Background
Before her current role at NIH, Shoba Thirumangalathu worked at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She served as an Instructor from 2009 to 2014 and as a Research Fellow from 2005 to 2009. Her combined experience in academia has contributed to her solid understanding of research methodologies and collaborative project management within the scientific community.
Achievements
Shoba Thirumangalathu has a proven track record of initiating and coordinating collaborative projects that have been successfully completed and published in peer-reviewed journals. Her extensive experience, exceeding 15 years in research, includes managing operating budgets and ensuring compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee protocols. This experience underscores her capability in overseeing complex research initiatives and contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge.