Jyoti Angal

Director of Clinical Research

Avera McKennan Hospital

Dr. Jyoti Angal is the Director of Clinical Research at the Avera McKennan Hospital and Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Dr. Angal received a Ph.D. from the University of South Dakota and a Master’s in public health from San Jose State University, CA. Dr. Angal has over 15 years of experience leading large-scale and multi-site research projects with expansive work in rural and tribal communities in the Northern Plains. She is recognized for her contributions to understanding the ethical implications of clinical research in rural, underserved, and vulnerable populations. Dr. Angal has served on several national committees, including the Secretary of the Health Human Services’ Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP). Dr. Angal’s research interests are in maternal and child health, emphasizing strategies and policies that impact research and clinical trials in rural areas.