Thara Selvakumar

Thara Selvakumar is a medical professional with a diverse background in neuroscience and cancer biology. She completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at UMass Medical School from 2016 to 2020.1 Currently, she is a Resident Physician PGY3 in Internal Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, a position she has held since July 2020.1

Prior to her medical education, Thara pursued a career in research:

1. She earned a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Michigan State University (2002-2008).1
2. She worked as a Post Doctoral Researcher at UMass Medical School for 4 years and 6 months (November 2008 - April 2013).1
3. She held positions as a Research Fellow in Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital (April 2013 - July 2014) and as a Research Specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital (August 2015 - July 2016).1

Thara's academic background includes:

• Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology from Anna University (1998-2002).1
• PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Michigan State University (2002-2008).1
• MD from UMass Medical School (2016-2020).1

Her professional experience spans 9 years in academia, with 6 years focused on cancer biology and 2 years in neuroscience.1 Thara has demonstrated skills in managing multiple research projects, excellent communication and writing abilities, and has published findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.1

Thara's career goals include developing therapeutic strategies for diseases such as cancer and neuronal disorders, with a particular interest in using stem cell technology for disease therapy.1