Yashna Sadhu, BA

Yashna Sadhu, BA

Clinical Research Coordinator

Yashna graduated from Emory University in 2026 with a B.A. in Chemistry. As an undergraduate, she worked as a research assistant in Dr. Negar Fani’s Lab where she investigated biomarkers of PTSD and had the opportunity to present her findings at the annual Society of Biological Psychiatry conference. She also worked at the Grady Trauma Project, conducting clinical interviews and supporting research on trauma related mental health disorders. Outside of research, Yashna served as president of her sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, and volunteered at Friends of Refugees, an organization dedicated to improving perinatal and postpartum outcomes for refugee women. At MGH, Yashna supports the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications and the STEPS for Postpartum Depression study. Yashna plans to attend medical school after her time at MGH.