APOORVA BALAJI
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Summary
Undergraduate student in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Computational Biology with expected graduation in 2021. Seeking opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a team. Hands-on computational and clinical research experience with proficiency in the use of Java, Python, MATLAB, and R, as well as accessory tools and equipment. Strong drive for results and continuous improvement. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Skills
• Data coding and processing
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient recruitment strategies
• Java Coding
• Python Coding
• MATLAB Coding
• R Coding
• Organization
• Team management
• Researching skills
• Conversational proficiency in Hindi
• Conversational proficiency in Tamil
• Conversational proficiency in Spanish
Experience
Lezon Lab Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Researcher
08/2020 - Current
• Developing a combined experimental and computational methodology to identify the proper drug, dosage, and scheduling for an effective and streamlined combination therapy for cancer
• Developing novel chemogenomic approaches to uncover pathways that synergistically modulate cell behavior in cancer
Pitt Synapse Pittsburgh, PA
Tutor
05/2020 - Current
• Mentor and tutor an elementary school student recovering from a traumatic brain injury.
• Offer insightful feedback and motivation to inspire students to work towards reading goals.
Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research
Organization Pittsburgh, PA
Senior Clinical Research Associate
01/2018 - Current
• Determine patient eligibility for participation in a wide array of clinical hospital studies.
• Coordinate collection of and directly handle and process biological specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples.
• Basic data collection and medical record abstraction.
• Assist study coordinators with the informed consent process. Education
The University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Computational Biology, Chemistry Expected in 2021
Extracurriculars
C Flat Run a Capella group Pittsburgh, PA
Executive Board President
08/2017 - Current
• Group leadership, organization, event planning and coordination, and presentation skills acquired as group business manager and president.