Kareena Sukhnanan

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Duke University Class of 2026: Pre-Medical Student Sophomore BS Biology BS Neuroscience Minor in Chemistry

Durham, NC

Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry 1 & 2, Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, Neuroscience & Language, Genetics and Evolution, Biological Bases of Behavior, Patient Activism, Molecular Biology, General Chemistry 1, Stem Cell Biology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Duke School of Medicine Lefkowitz Laboratory January 2024 – Present Research Assistant, Unpaid Intern/Volunteer Durham, NC

Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Lefkowitz, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2012).

Study the activity, function, and role of GPCR signaling via β-arrestin-dependent mechanisms. Duke Cancer Institute Chen Laboratory January 2023 – Present Research Assistant, Independent Study Durham, NC

Investigating hematopoietic and immune reconstitution post radiation injury. Handle cell cultures, perform animal necropsies, and animal husbandry. Advised by Dr. Benny Chen, Duke University School of Medicine Professor of Medicine Duke Marine Lab, Bonaventura Summer Research Scholar May 2023 – July 2023 Research Assistant, Independent Study Beaufort, NC

Conducted research on genetic identification techniques using SNPs of Bottlenose Dolphins along the Carolina Coastal area in Beaufort, N.C.

Facilitated independent study under the direction of Assistant Professor in Molecular Genetics, Dr. Thomas Schultz. Duke University Center for Global Women’s Health Technologies January 2023 – June 2023 Research Assistant, Independent Study Durham, NC

Conducted independent study on how ECE ablation modulates the immune system during the treatment of breast cancer tumors. Created precise treatment paradigms in preclinical murine models (animal handling).

Composed literature review on the use of ablation (largely ethanol ablation), chemotherapy, and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies. CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS

Duke University Regional Hospital, Arts and Health Department August 2023 – Present Pediatric Visual Arts Volunteer Durham, NC

Provide positive artistic activities for patients, siblings, and parents waiting for or receiving treatment.

Utilize art as a coping mechanism, to assist with reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Normalizing the hospital experience, including the outpatient experience. Promote creative expression, socialization and learning opportunities through a welcoming environment. Duke Synapse Club – Thresholds Mental Rehabilitation Center October 2023- Present Member Durham, NC

Improve the quality of life for adults with serious mental illness living in Durham County. Duke Residential Assistant January 2024- Present

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive living environment by organizing community-building activities, addressing resident concerns, and enforcing campus policies.

Duke Camp Kesem January 2024- Present

Counselor

• Create a supportive and enriching environment for children affected by a parent's cancer diagnosis. Duke Club Volleyball December 2023-Present

Social Committee

Responsible for coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and soliciting input from fundraisers, social events, and tournaments. Duke Remote Area Medical September 2022 – Present

Student Volunteer

Partner with Remote Area Medical, national non-profit that provides free health services in medically underserved communities through weekend pop-up clinics. Assist physicians, dentists, triage patients, check out patients, and sanitize tools during weekend-long clinics. Duke Medical Ethics Journal June 2020 – August 2022 Blogger Durham, NC

Advocate and examine the ethical side of healthcare while helping other navigate their way through a humanistic healthcare perspective. Duke Project Science Engineering Exploration in Durham Orientation Leader May 2023 - Present Orientation Leader Durham, NC

STEM orientation leader for freshman students at Duke. Advise and welcome students through the move-in process and adjustment to STEM. Duke Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity March 2023 - Present Member Durham, NC

Facilitate physicians of integrity with a life-long commitment to guiding principles of education, philanthropy, service, fellowship, mentoring, and more.

VOLUNTEERISM

Shadow Dr. Ramos, Family Medicine Physician July 2023 – Present Shadow Long Beach, NY

Shadow family medicine physician during visitations. Lindner Place Renaming Committee (Community Advocacy Group) May 2021- June 2022 Advocate Malverne, NY

Facilitated eradicating Malverne Village primary school’s street named after former Klu Klux Klan leader on Long Island. Featured on CBS News, FOX News, NBC, News 12, Newsday, LI Herald, LI Press, etc., for community advocacy and grassroots activism.

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