Divya Udayan Patel

Clinical Research Professional with an M.A. in Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology) and experience in human subjects research, participant recruitment, clinical interviewing, behavioral assessment, study coordination, and data management. Proficient in REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS, R, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB compliance, and regulatory documentation, with a commitment to advancing patient-centered behavioral health research.

Research Assistant - Loss, Trauma, and Emotion Lab, Columbia University - New York, NY

(2025-05 - 2026-05)

PI: George A. Bonanno

• Administered 70+ hours of standardized behavioral and self-report assessments to collect high-quality human subjects data supporting research on expressive flexibility, resilience, and emotional functioning.
• Recruited 200+ participants through Prolific to achieve enrollment targets and support timely completion of a resilience study involving veteran and civilian populations.
• Processed 50+ participant videos for behavioral coding and quantitative analysis, enabling reliable data extraction and hypothesis testing.
• Maintained study documentation and Excel research databases to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate preparation of datasets for statistical analysis.

Research Assistant - Resilience Center for Veterans and Families, Columbia University - New York, NY

(2024-07 - 2026-05)

PIs: George A. Bonanno & Joseph Geraci

• Conducted 50+ structured intake assessments and clinical interviews to evaluate medical, psychological, and social support needs among transitioning service members
• Developed regression and moderation analysis plans using SPSS to examine risk and protective factors influencing resilience and veteran transition outcomes
• Presented participant observations, including TBI symptoms and suicide risk, during meetings to improve intervention strategies and inform research discussions

Course Assistant – Basic Concepts in Statistics (HUDM 4120) - Teachers College, Columbia University - New York, NY

(2025-05 - 2026-05)

• Led weekly office hours supporting 30+ graduate students in data analysis, statistical reporting, and research methodology skills
• Guided students in applying SPSS to manage datasets, perform statistical analyses, and interpret research findings

Psychological Counseling Intern - Mindificient - Pune, India

(2022-09 - 2022-11)

• Conducted structured case conceptualizations using CBT, PCT, and SFBT frameworks to support individualized treatment planning
• Administered and documented psychological assessments, including Mental Status Examinations (MSEs) and comprehensive case histories, to inform clinical evaluation and treatment recommendations
• Developed evidence-based treatment plans based on presenting symptoms, psychosocial factors, and clinical assessment findings
• Delivered psychoeducational workshops for adolescents and young adults to support stress management and emotional well-being

M.A. - Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology) - Teachers College, Columbia University (2024-08 - 2026-05)

B.A. - Psychology - Fergusson College (Autonomous) (2019 - 2023-05)