Alyaan Salman
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive research experience at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in data analysis and project management. Proven track record in developing impactful health equity programs and advocating for youth engagement. Adept at curriculum development and public speaking, with a commitment to advancing global health initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Research Assistant
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
05.2025 - Current
- Hours per week: 40 | Weeks per year: 12
• Conducting research on HIV Tat and Rev therapeutics under Dr. Richard Sutton.
• Performing molecular cloning, plasmid design, cell culture, and BSL-2 lab work focused on CCR5 gene targets.
• Only non-Yale undergraduate selected for the summer research
Global Health Equity Internship Designer
Global Health Action
Atlanta, GA
03.2025 - Current
- Hours per week: 6 | Weeks per year: 20
• Designed and led a national internship and training certification program on global health equity for the Kenyan Ministry of Health in partnership with Global Health Action.
• Developed curriculum content, coordinated virtual programming logistics, and supported orientation and mentorship systems.
• Worked with Kenyan MOH and U.S.-based NGOs to pilot and implement the training across local health departments.
Youth Advisory Council Member
Global Health Council
Washington, DC
11.2024 - Current
- Hours per week: 4| Weeks per year: 14
- Contributed to policy discussions and initiatives aimed at addressing global health challenges, with a focus on youth engagement and empowerment.
- Developed and implemented health advocacy campaigns in collaboration with international stakeholders to promote public health awareness and education.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions and provided a youth perspective on global health priorities, influencing WHO policies and programs.
Podcast Host
Global Health Narratives Podcast
Memphis, TN
09.2024 - Current
- Hours per week: 4 | Weeks per year: 26
- Released Weekly Episodes Featuring a different country/medical professional from said country each time
- Did background research on many global health issues pertaining to each country/episode
Research Intern
St. Jude Hospital
Memphis, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Hours per week: 12 | Weeks per year: 16
- Paid Research Intern in Crispino Lab
- Studying mechanisms of normal and abnormal blood cell development
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other researchers regarding potential strategies for investigation or experimentation.
- Developing a novel virus to utilize as a method for combatting leukemia
Founder
SPaid (Students Providing Aid)
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2023 - Current
- Hours per week: 17 | Weeks per year: 52
- Founded and led a national non-profit organization dedicated to constructing and distributing child-friendly first aid kits to underserved communities globally
- Established and managed over 50 chapters across various universities, expanding the organization's reach and impact and totaling over 4,000 members nationally
- Oversaw strategic planning, program development, and implementation to ensure the effective delivery of aid and health education.
- Coordinated with volunteers and partners to organize fundraising events, securing resources and support for the organization’s initiatives.
- Donated over 4,000 in partnership with Sri Sathya Sai Foundation, Global Medical Brigades, the WHO, KUTE, Global Health Action, HospitalHASHaiti, and more
- First Youth Member Organization in the Global Health Council.
- Organized a Mission Trip to be had in 2025 in the Dominican Republic
Volunteer
St. Jude Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2023 - Current
- Hours per week: 6 | Weeks per year: 36
- Provided non-clinical support to families and pediatric patients via hot chocolate and coffee carts
- Enhanced patient experience through respite activities and assistance with mobility tools.
Vice President of SAYA National Youth Board
APPNA (Association of Pakistani Physicians in NA)
Memphis, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Hours per week: 2 | Weeks per year: 52
- Organize youth events for the international Pakistani conference annually in the summer
- Served as board member 2023-2024
- As VP for new year, created new executive board, and expanding the organization's mission to provide the vast network of Pakistani pre-med college kids with events and help toward medical school
- One of two undergraduate students on the board
Co-Founder
SABR (Special Awareness and Better Resources)
Memphis, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Hours per week: 2 | Weeks per year: 26
- Helped start a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids with autism feel more welcomed into their community
- Organized an Autism Walk, where hundreds of people participated in a walk to raise awareness for the disability
- Acted as secretary, taking minutes at meetings, handling all documents, etc.
Medical Assistant
People First Urgent Care
Germantown, Tennessee
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and follow-up appointments efficiently.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
Outpatient Volunteer
Shaukhat Khanum Memorial Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Hours per week: 25| Weeks per year: 4
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Helped communicate with Pakistani and Afghani Patients to assist with their clinical needs
- Took over 200+ calls to book consulting sessions
Clinical Research Intern
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Hours per week: 40 | Weeks per year: 12
- Conducted Immunology research under Dr. Saurubh Mehandru, focusing on the role of integrin proteins avb3, avb8, and avb6 in Ulcerative Colitis.
- Designed and executed over 30 ELISA tests on various human samples to investigate integrin protein correlations with Ulcerative Colitis.
- Analyzed and interpreted experimental data, contributing to significant findings in the field of immunology.
- Collaborated with a team of researchers to develop and refine experimental protocols.
- Authored a forthcoming first-author publication detailing the study's findings and their implications for understanding and treating Ulcerative Colitis.
Research Intern
UChicago Celiac Disease Research Team
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Hours per week: 40 | Weeks per year: 6
- Worked in the Jabri lab at UChicago, the top Celiac Disease research institution in the world to work on the development of a cure
- Handled, drew blood from, and genotyped "triple mice," the only working mice models in the world that have Celiac Disease
- Performed PCR, flow cytometry, and other scientific procedures to help the research team
Clinical Shadower
Vanderbilt Observational Experience
Nashville, TN
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Hours per week: 40 | Weeks per year: 1
- Observed colonoscopies, endoscopies, and other GI procedures
- Listened and comforted patients who were recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease; gave them tips on how to develop a strong eating habit
- Attended meetings with healthcare providers to discuss clinical cases and treatments plans.
- Observed patient care activities, including bedside rounds and physical exams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medicine, Health, And Society
Vanderbilt University
Nashville05.2027
High School Diploma -
Memphis University School
Memphis, TN05.2023
Skills
- Research methodology
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Health advocacy
- Public speaking
- Curriculum development
Certification
- OSHA Healthcare Training - 2022
- Certified Medical Scribe, Udemy - 2023
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid, Relias Academy - 2023
Accomplishments
- First-Author of Healthcare Development Economics Paper in review Analyzing Healthcare Expenditures in Pakistan and comparing them to Military Spending in Pakistan. Presented Paper+proposed healthcare policies to Pakistani Secretary of Health. Increase to 70% Cigarrete tax policy is being implemented in the largest province in Pakistan of Punjab.
- First author of a UC research paper in review identifying novel integrin biomarkers for early diagnosis and personalized treatment in Ulcerative Colitis
- Author of Published Science Writing Article discussing the potential of a new Celiac Disease Treatment
- Dean's Scholar's
Timeline
Medical Assistant
People First Urgent Care
08.2025 - 08.2025
Summer Research Assistant
Yale School of Medicine
05.2025 - Current
Global Health Equity Internship Designer
Global Health Action
03.2025 - Current
Outpatient Volunteer
Shaukhat Khanum Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - 01.2025
Youth Advisory Council Member
Global Health Council
11.2024 - Current
Podcast Host
Global Health Narratives Podcast
09.2024 - Current
Research Intern
St. Jude Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Intern
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
05.2024 - 08.2024
Founder
SPaid (Students Providing Aid)
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer
St. Jude Research Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Vice President of SAYA National Youth Board
APPNA (Association of Pakistani Physicians in NA)
07.2023 - Current
Research Intern
UChicago Celiac Disease Research Team
07.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Shadower
Vanderbilt Observational Experience
06.2023 - 06.2023
Co-Founder
SABR (Special Awareness and Better Resources)
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medicine, Health, And Society
Vanderbilt University
High School Diploma -
Memphis University School
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