Ishan Nair

Motivated undergraduate researcher studying Molecular & Cellular Biology and Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University, with a strong academic foundation and demonstrated leadership through mentorship and service. Eager to build hands on experience in biomedical research and contribute to impactful work in fields such as virology, immunology, and molecular medicine. Background includes clinical shadowing in cardiology, surgery, and family medicine, fostering a deep appreciation for translational research and patient centered science. Long term goal is to pursue a career as a physician-scientist advancing healthcare through discovery.

• Designed and executed multi step lab experiments, including serial dilutions, spectrophotometry, and solution preparation
• Collected, graphed, and analyzed quantitative data using Excel and basic statistical methods
• Maintained detailed lab notebooks to document hypotheses, procedures, results, and conclusions
• Collaborated in small teams to troubleshoot experimental errors and interpret complex data sets
• Gained familiarity with experimental design, control variables, and the scientific method in a real-world lab setting

• Senior Patrol Leader, Boy Scouts, 09/20, 06/24, Eagle Rank award, led a Boy Scout Troop for 1 year and served as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for 2 years, completed 200+ hours of volunteering.
• Thread Youth Mentor, Thread, 06/24, present, Mentor to an underprivileged teenager in Baltimore, providing academic and moral support.