Staff Highlight - Riya Chaturvedi

Get to know the Penn FTD Center staff! Learn more this month from Penn FTD Center Clinical Research Coordinator Riya Chaturvedi in the responses below!

What is your role at the Penn FTD Center and how long have you been working at the center?

I’ve been working as a Clinical Trials Coordinator at the Penn FTD Center for the past year.

What inspiration/joy do you find within the role?

This experience has reinforced my passion for patient-centered clinical research. I will always value the lived experiences of patients and their care team as I contribute to first-in-disease clinical trials and research that improve care and advance treatments for FTD. 

What is your favorite thing to do in Philly?

My favorite thing to do is to picnic in Rittenhouse square! Whether it be a solo picnic with a good read or completing a craft with my friends, I truly enjoy soaking in the ambiance and vibrant energy of the city.