Meryl Maria Vilangattil
Groningen
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate researcher seeking opportunities in preclinical research and radiochemistry. My goal is to push the boundaries of these fields by exploring new, innovative avenues that contribute meaningfully to scientific advancements and positively impact healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PhD student
UMCG
Groningen
11.2023 - Current
Development of Fluorine-18 labelled FAPi using click chemistry
Supervisors: Prof. Philip Elsinga, Prof. Ben Feringa, Prof. Wiktor Szymanski, Prof. Gert Luurtsema
Expected Completion: [October, 2027]
Staff Research Associate
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Synthesized radiopharmaceuticals for preclinical and clinical theranostic applications.
- Developed new protocols for radiolabeling and quality control of PET and therapeutic tracers.
- Conducted preclinical studies to assess the pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of radiotracers.
Intern
Tata Memorial Hospital
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in research and clinical applications of nuclear medicine.
- Involved in the synthesis and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical imaging.
- Performed data analysis and radiometric assays for various nuclear medicine projects.
Education
Master of Science - Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology
Homi Bhabha National Institute
Mumbai, India 08.2019 - 07.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Karnataka, India 07.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Karnataka, India 07.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Cell Culture: Culturing primary cells and cell lines, passaging, cryopreservation, maintaining sterile conditions, performing cell-based assays
- Animal studies: Imaging, Therapy, Biodistribution
- Imaging: Preclinical molecular imaging techniques (PET, SPECT, CT)
- Radiochemistry: Radiolabeling, quality control, and synthesis of PET and therapeutic tracers
- Analytical: HPLC, chromatography, radiometric assays
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and presentation skills (scientific conferences and meetings)
- Teamwork and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Attention to detail and problem-solving in laboratory settings
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Intermediate
Marathi
Intermediate
Accomplishments
- Gold Medalist in M.Sc. (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology), Homi Bhabha National Institute, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- 2nd Place for Paper Presentation at the 5th Annual Conference of Nuclear Medicine Physicists Association of India, 2021
Certification
- Certified as Radiation Safety Officer (Nuclear Medicine) by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), India
- Completed Laboratory Animal Science course (ex. Art.9 Experiments on Animals Act, FELASA A and B accredited)
Publications
- Hematological toxicity of [225Ac]Ac-PSMA-617 and [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 in RM1-PGLS syngeneic mouse model
Authors: Meryl Maria Vilangattil, Abir Swaidan, Jonathan Godinez, Marco F. Taddio, Johannes Czernin, Christine E. Mona, Giuseppe Carlucci - Preclinical Evaluation of 225Ac-labeled Minigastrin Analog DOTA-CCK-66 for Targeted Alpha Therapy
Authors: Nadine Holzleitner, Meryl Maria Vilangattil, Abir Swaidan, Clara Diaz Garcia-Prada, Marco F. Taddio, Pauline Jeanjean, Christine E. Mona, Constantin Lapa, Angela Casini, Thomas Günther, Giuseppe Carlucci
Timeline
PhD student
UMCG
11.2023 - Current
Staff Research Associate
University of California Los Angeles
05.2022 - 10.2023
Intern
Tata Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology
Homi Bhabha National Institute
08.2019 - 07.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
07.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
07.2015 - 06.2018
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