Nikitha C. Palthyavath joined Tufts CTSI in March 2026 as a Clinical Research Coordinator, where she supports clinical research operations, including study coordination, regulatory activities, and participant engagement. She holds a Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs and Biologics from Northeastern University and a Doctor of Pharmacy  (PharmD) from India.

Prior to joining Tufts CTSI, Nikitha worked in Investigational Drug Services at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass., collaborating on clinical trial operations and investigational drug management. She is excited to contribute to impactful research and support the CTSI team in advancing translational science.