Meera Bhalla has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Meera started their career as a Research Assistant at the American Institutes for Research in 2021. In this role, they are currently responsible for supporting research projects.
Prior to that, Meera worked as a Peer Counselor in Training at the Help Center at the University of Maryland from 2018 to 2021. Here, they volunteered at the UMD peer crisis intervention hotline and received training to provide crisis support to UMD students.
In 2020, Meera served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the UMD Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab. Meera'sresponsibilities included setting up EEG electrodes, assisting with data collection for computational psychiatry research, and recruiting participants for studies.
Meera also gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the MedStar Burn Center in 2018. In this role, they assisted in clinical trials, managed data, processed skin tissues using histology techniques, and conducted patient follow-ups.
Prior to their research roles, Meera worked as an Emergency Medical Technician at the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department from 2015 to 2018. Meera'sduties included responding to medical and trauma 911 calls, providing patient care, and training new members in basic life support.
Meera's work experience also includes a role as a Research Assistant for the CATCH Virus Study from January to May 2018.
Throughout their career, Meera has demonstrated a strong commitment to research, crisis support, patient care, and training.
Meera Bhalla pursued their higher education at the University of Maryland from 2017 to 2021. During this period, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree, though the specific field of study has not been mentioned.
April 1, 2024 - present
June, 2021