Nagapratham Rao

• Conducting research in Dr. Anne Hart’s lab in Neuroscience department.
• Focusing on role of G-Proteins in sleep in C.elegans.
• Participate in weekly meetings with other lab members; present and discuss current data collection.
• Learning behavioral assays that test movement and behaviors related to G-protein and sleep in different mutant strains in C.elegans

Volunteering in Physical Therapy Outpatient Facility

• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing therapy equipment (toys, mats, etc.) used in pool area
• Shadow physical therapists and perform support tasks as directed by physical therapist assistants

• Shadowed under Dr, Sethu Raman @neonatal clinic across various departments, observing diagnostic and treatment processes

• Shadowed Dr. Roger Lee in dermatology department gaining hands-on exposure to patient care and clinical settings

• Write two articles per semester on topics related to medicine, healthcare, and scientific advancements for publication on club’s website
• Currently working on article comparing Hierarchical Phase Contrast Tomography (Hip-CT) with other imaging techniques
• Https://www.brown-tth.com/post/newest-ct-imaging-is-very-hip

• Gained hands-on experience in PCR amplification, Bio-fluorescence, CRISPR, Cloning, and Reactive Oxidative Species/Toxicology
• Created 9 lay summary videos on human anatomy and disease processes, aimed at educating the public about complex medical concepts

• Completed a 4-credit research extension course with an 'A' grade
• Studied fly anatomy, epigenetic factors, and the effects of chemical stressors on genetic change
• Co-authored a research poster and presented findings to UCSD faculty

• Mentored by Dr Mark Paddock on the effects of sound on neural pathways and brain anatomy
• Created and presented a research poster to students and faculty on findings related to auditory stimuli and neural function

• Filed medical paperwork, answered patient calls, and provided comfort to distressed patients
• Cleaned and restocked supplies, and assisted with the transportation of blood and COVID tests

• Completed virtual shadowing of medical specialties, earning 40 certificates for successful completion of quizzes
• Gained exposure to a wide range of specialties, including emergency medicine, oncology, and surgery

• Completed virtual medical academy program focused on neuroscience, pathology, immunology, cardiology, and endocrinology