Alumni
Seanan Tarrant
Clinical Research Coordinator II
I received a bachelor’s degree in biology and a concentration in biochemistry from the University of Holy Cross. My work in the lab focuses on the development of smartphone apps to enable digital siteless studies for chronic diseases. I aspire to apply lessons learned from my research experience to inform patient care after I attend Medical School.
Colton Wright, MS
Clinical Research Coordinator II
I have formal training in Physiology and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Arizona and Colorado State University, respectively. I work on projects related to the use of digital technologies in home-based settings, including SARS-CoV-2 testing, support-app for mood disorder, and remote sensing technologies. My future goal is to pursue professional medical training.
Carly Herbert
MD/PhD Student
I am an MD/PhD student at UMass Chan in the Clinical and Population Health Research Program, and my current interests include increasing access to diagnostics and treatments for infectious diseases. My dissertation work is supported by an NIH training award and is focused on improving SARS-CoV-2 testing using a toolkit to inform optimal testing strategy.
Shishir Pandey, BE
Data Analyst
I have more than seven years of industry experience, working as software engineer and data scientist at multiple companies. After working on A/B testing, machine learning and software engineering at e-commerce companies, I am eager to make an impact with medical data.
Mary Bentley, PhD
Data Analyst
I am a Biostatistician with PhD degree from UMass Chan’s Clinical and Population Health Research. I bring extensive experience in applying statistical methods, including structural equation and latent variable modeling, multi-level mixed modeling, propensity score analysis and longitudinal modeling to support lab’s goals in conducting pragmatic clinical studies and evaluating real-world effectiveness.
Anushka Harne, MS
UX Designer
I am a UX Designer with a Master's in Information Design and Data Visualization. I create intuitive experiences that make research studies more engaging and accessible. My focus is on simplifying processes, ensuring participants have a clear and seamless experience while designing flexible solutions that adapt to their needs.
Gretchen Weaver, MPH
PhD Candidate
I am a third-year PhD student in Population Health Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School. Prior to UMass Chan, I attended Boston University School of Public Health and studied Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Global Health Program Design. I am particularly interested in contributing to research centered on patient experience, digital health, and healthcare services. I aim to fulfill my career objectives of serving others, pushing the science of population health forward, and catalyzing positive change through evidence. Outside of the lab, you can find me birding, playing volleyball, hiking, and making a mess in my kitchen trying new recipes.
Harris Feldman, MD
TL1-Postdoctoral Fellow
I am a physician scientist who recently completed my internal medicine/pediatrics residency and have been appointed as a TL1-Postdoctoral Fellow in the Program in Digital Medicine for the 2024-25 academic year. In addition, I am a current student in the Masters in Clinical Investigation (MSCI). I hope to continue my research as a future clinical gastroenterology fellow with my long-term career goal to become a gastroenterologist and researcher specializing in caring for patients with IBD.
Joseph Tejan, MD
T32 Research Fellow / MSCI Masters Student
I am a Cardiology Fellow at UMass and a Master’s student at the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. I completed medical school at UT Southwestern and an internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview. In the Soni Lab, I research how environmental and weather factors interact with digital medicine, including predictive algorithms, EHR data, and wearable devices, to understand their impact on cardiovascular risk and potential mitigation strategies.