Uma Arora
About Uma Arora
Uma Arora is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Dr. Vijay Sankaran's lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she focuses on human genetics. She holds a PhD in Mammalian Genetics from Tufts University and has a background in Psychobiology and Marine Biology from UCLA.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Uma Arora is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has been working in Dr. Vijay Sankaran's lab since 2023. Her research focuses on human genetics, where she combines her expertise in evolutionary genomics with a goal of studying clinically actionable evolutionary mechanisms.
Previous Experience at The Jackson Laboratory
Prior to her current position, Uma Arora worked as a Doctoral Student at The Jackson Laboratory from 2017 to 2022. During her five years there, she engaged in research that contributed to her understanding of genetics and genomics, furthering her academic and professional development in the field.
Educational Background
Uma Arora completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychobiology and Marine Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles from 2012 to 2016. She later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mammalian Genetics at Tufts University, which she completed in 2023. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in biological sciences.
Early Career and Work Experience
Uma Arora has held various positions that contributed to her professional growth. She worked as a Customer Service Representative for the Associated Students of the University of California from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Medical Scribe at UCLA Health from 2014 to 2016 and as a Math and Science Tutor at Varsity Tutors in 2016. These roles helped her develop skills in communication and education.