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Harnoor Sandhu

Richmond,VA

Summary

Passionate Bioinformatics & Biology student with a robust background in programming and proven leadership abilities, seeking to contribute expertise at the intersection of medical science and informatics. Committed to cultivating adaptability and collaboration within dynamic teams environments, while leveraging effective communication skills and patient interaction experience to advance medical research.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

VI for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics
Richmond, VA
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted data analysis in the Hope Lab, interpreting survey responses to identify depression symptom trends in individuals with Down syndrome.
  • Shadowed participant calls to enhance understanding of mental health in individuals with Down Syndrome.
  • Presented research findings at the 2023 VCU Undergraduate Research Symposium (UROP).

Shadowing/Volunteer

Virginia South Psychiatric Services
Midlothian, VA
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Shadowed a psychiatric professional for 200+ hours and meticulously documented observations to understanding patient care dynamics.
  • Maintained accurate patient records by recording and updating vital signs.

Surgical Trauma ICU Volunteer

VCU Volunteering Services
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed front desk in a fast-paced Surgical Trauma ICU, ensuring a welcoming and organized environment for visitors and patients.

Project Manager

Bioinformatics Hackathon Planning Committee at VCU
09.2021 - Current
  • Contributed to year-long planning and coordination of annual three hackathons.
  • Managed sponsor communication, integrating their expertise into the biology and computational prompts.
  • Orchestrated day-of events, serving as the in-person go-to coordinator for setup and addressing unforeseen logistics.

President

Undergraduate Society of Bioinformatics at VCU
04.2022 - Current
  • Communicated weekly with team members to organize diverse social, professional, and club events.
  • Planned and facilitated coding workshops on varied bioinformatics topics to involve student body.

Head Public Relations Chair

UNICEF at VCU
01.2022 - Current
  • Created promotional materials using Canva design software to market upcoming speaker and fundraising events.
  • Collaborated with VCU organizations to boost engagement and attendance for events.

Fundraising Chair

MEDLIFE at VCU
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed and implemented fundraising campaigns, contributing to increased awareness and engagement within the community.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics & Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Basic Computational skills in R, Python, and Java
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Database Research
  • Organizational skills
  • Open Communication
  • Multitasking

Publication

"A Narrative Review of Self-Report vs Carer Report in Detecting Depression Symptoms in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities"

co-authored by Harnoor Sandhu and Dr. Ruth Brown-Ennis Ph.D.

Poster presented at the VCU Undergraduate Research Symposium (UROP), April 2023

  • Explored the relationship between the types of depression symptoms that are reported by adults with intellectual disabilities and the types of symptoms reported by their caregivers.

“Hunting for Phage Darren (During a Pandemic)”

co-authored by Harnoor Sandhu, Stuti Shah, Isabella Nascimento, Rashik Dixit, Ellyssa Tilles, Neha Davuluri

Poster presented at the VCU Virtual Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity, April 2021

  • Contributed as a co-author for Bacillus phage Darren, submitted to GenBank in May 2021, with a focus on annotating the position and function of 16 genes.

Timeline

Surgical Trauma ICU Volunteer

VCU Volunteering Services
09.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

VI for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics
08.2022 - Current

Fundraising Chair

MEDLIFE at VCU
07.2022 - 05.2023

President

Undergraduate Society of Bioinformatics at VCU
04.2022 - Current

Head Public Relations Chair

UNICEF at VCU
01.2022 - Current

Project Manager

Bioinformatics Hackathon Planning Committee at VCU
09.2021 - Current

Shadowing/Volunteer

Virginia South Psychiatric Services
06.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Bioinformatics & Biology

Virginia Commonwealth University

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