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Neil Mittal

@neilmittal

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Biomedical engineer and data scientist specializing in biostatistics and infectious disease modeling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek research-focused roles applying modeling, ML, and biostatistics to translational and public-health problems, with collaborative, interdisciplinary teams and mentorship opportunities.

I am a biomedical engineer, biostatistician, and data scientist with clinical training who applies modeling, machine learning, and rigorous statistical methods to clinically relevant and public health problems. I have led bio-surveillance and infectious disease data science projects, managed cross-functional international collaborations, and developed pipelines for predicting zoonotic spillover.

My work spans postdoctoral research roles and consulting where I design analytic approaches, write algorithms in R, Python, MATLAB, SQL, and SAS, and mentor junior researchers. I have direct experience with real-world and EHR data, natural language processing, simulation, and high-performance/cloud computing.

I hold a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and an MD and have authored multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and submissions on neuromodulation, viral serosurveillance, and computational models. I am motivated by translational research that bridges quantitative methods and clinical/public-health impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Uniformed Services University

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Lead bioinformatics and biostatistics research predicting emerging zoonotic viral spillover by developing data science frameworks and pipelines, coordinating international collaborators, and managing biosurveillance projects.

Bioinformatics Biostatistics Machine Learning Epidemiology Python R Data Pipelines Surveillance

Current

Consultant

Current

Self Employed

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Provide statistical, computational modeling, and data analysis consulting, developing algorithms and simulations in R, Python, MATLAB, SQL, and SAS, mentoring researchers and supporting manuscript and grant preparation.

R Python Matlab SAS SQL Simulation Statistical Analysis Scientific Writing

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

George Washington University

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)

Conducted biomedical informatics research using EHR and real-world data, applying machine learning, NLP, and database queries to support clinical research and received a primary care research training fellowship.

EHR NLP Machine Learning SQL R Python Data Modeling

Biomedical Engineer

Virginia Commonwealth University

Aug 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 4 months)

Led translational research and clinical trials on intermittent theta burst stimulation, developing MRI-derived head models and neural circuit simulations while providing statistical design and analysis for neuromodulation studies.

Matlab MRI Processing Statistical Analysis SimNIBS High Performance Computing

Graduate Research Assistant

Drexel University

Mar 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years 3 months)

Developed mathematical models of drug release and biotransport to derive pharmacokinetic and bioavailability metrics supporting spinal cord injury drug delivery research.

Mathematical Modeling Matlab Drug Delivery Biotransport

Biomedical Engineer

Indian Health Service

Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 (2 months)

Provided biomedical engineering support to Great Plains region facilities during a summer public health placement within the Indian Health Service.

Biomedical Engineering Clinical Support Public Health Equipment Maintenance Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Virginia Commonwealth University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Completed a PhD in Biomedical Engineering focused on computational modeling, statistics, neuromodulation, and rehabilitation engineering; dissertation on intermittent theta burst stimulation for spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Drexel University

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering with emphasis on mathematical modeling, statistics, drug delivery, biotransport, tissue engineering, and biomaterials; thesis on model-driven optimization of drug delivery for spinal cord injury.