CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Spoon University
Writing and publishing food/lifestyle related web
articles for the USC Chapter.
Joint Educational Program
Taught nutrition and metabolism at a local high
school through interactive activities.
Student Gerontology Association
Organising and engaging in educational,
philanthropic and social events at the Davis School of Gerontology.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research Assistant
McMahon Lab - USC Keck Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
Studied senescent cells in mouse kidneys to look at how they affect stem cell regeneration and the
subsequent repair of kidneys that have undergone
Ischemic Reperfusion Injury.
Used R studio to plot gene cluster maps and identify cell biomarkers for different regions in mouse kidneys. Undergraduate Research Assistant
Mara Mather Lab - USC Jan 2020 - April 2020
Observed the relationship between memory, sleep and ageing by utilising heart-rate variability, genetics and neuro - imaging.
Monitored daily heart rate and activity levels for aged participants using the Whoop device and app.
Research was cut short due to COVID - 19.
Scientific Writing Intern
CBCC Global Research May 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked with a team of 4 to write clinical study
protocols for Phase II to IV trials.
Drafted patient consent forms, documents and
brochures.
Reviewed articles intended for journal submissions. EDUCATION
University of Southern California
B.S. Human Biology + Minor in Science, Health and Ageing 2017 - 2021
GPA: 3.87/4.0
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Kicks for Kids
Promoting an active lifestyle for children with
special needs by interacting with them in various fun games and activities.
HONORS
Deans List (2017-2019)
Best Delegate Award - AIMUN, NIMUN
SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Office, Powerpoint, Excel
R Studio, R
Light Microscopy
Southern Blot, Western Blot
Gel Electrophoresis
Adobe Acrobat
Photoshop
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Assistant
Humane Society International May 2018 - July 2018 Worked with a team of four and used Microsoft excel, powerpoint to draft an annual report for the
organisation's web catalogue.
Attended training sessions on vaccinating stray dogs and worked on site to rescue, vaccinate and release them back into their locality.
Founder Member
Selva - Ahmedabad, India May 2016 - Present
City based non - profit organisation that hosts
multiple campaigns in rural areas of India to create awareness about birth control, family planning,
hygiene and sanitation.
Carried out a tree plantation drive and planted almost 2000 trees in barren factory lands.
Relevant Coursework
Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, Molecular
Biochemistry, Applied Physiology, Neurobiology of
Ageing, Nutrition and Longevity.