Public Health Ann Arbor

Sahana Raja

**** *. ****** *** *****, MI *****

********@*****.*** 248-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/sahana-raja-794290210

Education

University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan School of Literature, Science, and the Arts - Honors Aug 2021- May 2025 ciDual Degree Bachelors of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience & the Public Health Sciences

● GPA: 3.92/4.0

Skills & Abilities

● Speaking Language: Spanish (reading, writing, basic conversation), Tamil - South Asian (basic conversation)

● Technical Language - “R”/RStudio Programming, Mplus

● Computer Skills: REDcap, Canva Design, Microsoft System, SPSS, Qualtrics, MATLAB, X2GO, Linux

● Medical Skills: International Review Board (IRB), Electronic Medical Record System (AthenaHealth), Child and Adult CPR Certification, blood spot and saliva samples, blood pressure, HbA1c and ketosis testing Employment/Medical Experience

Michigan Pediatric Endocrine & Diabetes Services Ypsilanti, MI Medical Assistant Aug 2024-Present

● Took and recorded vital signs in pediatric patients, reviewed medications and patients preferences, collected blood samples for HbA1c and ketosis testing.

● Followed up and tracked referrals and outcomes for pharmacy and diabetic durable medical equipment (DME)

● Managed appointments, check-ins, and provide administrative and insurance eligibility support through EMR.

● Assisted physician with prescriptions and prior authorizations; held weekly meetings with drug representatives. Kovai Medical Center & Hospital Health Sciences and Research Internship Tamil Nadu, India Community Medicine Intern June 2023-Aug 2023

● Conducted patient case interactions in-hospital and at Indian rural health clinics and villages to identify individual social determinants of health and provide advice on insurance schemes to patients.

● Engaged in various field-based and hospital based learning activities under the guidance of community medicine physicians.

● Volunteered in free, comprehensive eye care camps designed to screen for all kinds of common eye problems, focusing exclusively on cataracts.

Target Novi, MI

Starbucks Barista, Checkout Advocate July 2020-July 2022

● Delivered an exceptional guest experience, connecting with guests to deliver quality handcrafted beverages and food, and operating a cash register to take payment and place orders.

● Logged inventory, stocked shelves, lifted heavy-weight produce. Research Experience

Michigan Neurogenetics and Developmental Psychopathology (MiND) Lab Ann Arbor, MI Undergraduate Research Assistant - Michigan Twin Neurogenetics (MTwiN) Study Mar 2022-Present

● Ran clinical participant visits, conducting mock MRI scans using MATLAB, family interaction tasks, cognitive tasks, and collecting biological samples and participant vitals.

● Completed study visit data entry and data discrepancy checks through REDcap.

● Processed neuroimaging (fMRI) data and manually adjusted quality of brain scans for the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD Study®) and MTwiNs Study to ensure image accuracy and lack of image warping for 100+ subjects.

Senior Honors Thesis in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience

● Completed a Senior Honors Thesis under the mentorship of Dr. Luke Hyde and Dr. Gabriela Suarez investigating the role of neighborhood disadvantage and toxicant exposure in the development of the adolescent brain.

● Computed multiple linear regressions models using Mplus and RStudio to statistically analyze differences in subcortical, cortical, and global volume, thickness, & surface area in 708 adolescent participants. Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor, MI

Research Assistant Oct 2021-Present

● Analyzed and published research for the National Poll on Children's Health C.S., Mott Children's Hospital to inform general public on various topics in children’s health.

● Assisted with telephone surveys regarding access to healthcare in MI through Medicare and Medicaid.

● Utilized Canva and Microsoft Excel to draft poll reports and send out mailings to collect data from participants.

● Collected, organized, and cleaned raw data from various surveys to understand, measure, and evaluate program and policy efforts.

Research Made Simple Journal Remote

Author Sep 4, 2020

● Built a model of the SCL6A4 gene showing locations of the 1425V, 5-HTTLPR, and STin-2 mutations as well as effects on serotonergic signaling in neurotransmitters regarding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

● Rendered a more accurate model for researchers in order to create a better target for SSRIs in OCD treatment.

● Published a paper in Research Made Simple Journal titled Could There Be a Triple-Hit Mutation in the SLC6A4 Gene Regarding The Pathogenesis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Leadership

Michigan Health Engineered Lives for All (M-HEAL) - Non-Profit Organization Shahjadpur, Bangladesh CSF Global Partnership Project Team Co-Lead Jan 2022-Present

● Traveled to Shahjadpur, Bangladesh as principal investigator of an intervention study to determine the effectiveness of team's designed assistive feeding device and educational booklet on children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their caregivers, as well as conduct a need’s assessment.

● Managed 17-member team dedicated to implementing improvements in nutrition and feeding for children with CP in low-resource areas in Bangladesh through means of researched educational booklets and assistive devices.

● Invented a 3-D printed assistive feeding plate designed to encourage independent feeding in children with CP and designed an educational booklet to advise caregivers on proper feeding and nutrition tips for their child. Ann Arbor, MI

Projects Director - M-HEAL Executive Board April 2024-Present

● Mentored biomedical project teams in development and progress of their devices to foster interdisciplinary work in global health and engineering design with under-served communities.

● Collaborated with University of Michigan faculty to craft a Multi-Disciplinary Curriculum for all members to help in teaching socially-engaged medical design principles and fundamentals. Maize Mirchi A Cappella - South Asian Fusion A Cappella Group Ann Arbor, MI President & Business Manager Sept 2021-Present

● Managed all internal and external logistics of the group, including concerts, weekly rehearsals, and international competitions.

● Spearheaded bi-annual fundraiser and raised over $12,000 to compete as the first South Asian A Cappella group in International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) Final Championship in New York City and record a studio album.

● Facilitated partnerships with campus arts organizations, local businesses, and other stakeholders to systematize performances, finances, and marketing. Extracurricular Activities

● Field Notes Editor Undergraduate Journal of Public Health

● Vice President Women in Health Leadership

● Public Health Action Support Team (PHAST) Undergraduate Initiative Member

● Phi Delta Epsilon, Delta Chapter - National Pre-Medical Fraternity Social Media Chair, Sigma Pledge Class

● Sophie’s Place Volunteer C.S. Mott’s Children's Hospital: Spent time with pediatric patients in the music studio, aiding them in production of music or singing with them. Publications

● Clark SJ, Gebremariam A, Singer DC, Schultz SL, Raja S, Woolford SJ (2022). Parent actions around expired and leftover medicine in the home. C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, University of Michigan. Vol 42, Issue 1, October 2022. Available at: https://mottpoll.org/reports/parent-actions-around-expired-and-leftover-medicine-home. Honors & Awards

● Public Health Undergraduate Internship Award ($2,000)

● University Honors (7 Terms)

● William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize (2022)

● James B. Angell Scholar (2024)

● First Place at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Midwest Quarterfinals (2022, 2023, 2024)

● Fourth Place in the World at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Finals NYC (2023)

● American Guild of Music Piano Performance for Outstanding Solo, Duet, and Duos

● Perfect Scores on Musical Theater and Operatic Performances Michigan School Vocal Music Association Solo & Ensemble (2016-2021)

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