Navya Arora
Summary
A hardworking, determined, and motivated high school student seeking a research internship in the biomedical sciences, plan to pursue a career as a physician scientist.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Collector
Department Of Rheumatology
04.2024 - Current
Assisting in MINT trial (Nintedanib in Myositis -associated Interstitial Lung Disease) which is a decentralized clinical trial in which patients can participate from all over the country. My role is in patient recruitment/outreach to clinicians and institutions via social media like LinkedIn,Facebook, Twitter( X), and collect and organize data
Research Assistant Job Shadowing
UPMC Division Of Pulmonary And Critical Care
03.2024 - Current
- Research Assistant Job Shadow at Chandra lab ( Dr Divay Chandra)
- 1.Shadowed Research Assistant Arthur Mascilli to observe Clinical Trial
- Process
- 2.Observed cleaning and maintaining lab per protocol
- 3.Learned Western Blot techniques, PCR techniques
- 4.Learned data Collection methods
- 5. Attended Lab meetings and discussed patient protocol
Summer Camp Director
Self-employed
06.2021 - Current
- Co Founder and Instructor of Youth Immersive Bollywood Camp( Indian Contemporary dance Form) , choreographed and instructed dances to children ages 5-10, organized costumes and performances
Babysitting
Dr Namratha Vemulapalli, Ms Raajvi Shah
07.2019 - Current
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by providing consistent and reliable babysitting services for date nights.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces throughout duration of babysitting responsibilities.
- Built trust with both parents and children by consistently demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and dependability throughout each babysitting assignment.
Dental Job Shadowing
Dr Joseph Liu
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Shadowed Dr Joseph Liu at his clinic Luminous Smiles dental Studio
- Observed root canal procedures, cavity fillings, dental sealants and other routine office procedures
Education
No Degree - Coursework/GPA
Shady Side Academy Senior School
Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania06.2025
Skills
- 1Research Methodology: Western Blot, PCR, Growth Spot Tests,
- Micrococcal nuclease sequencing, Transcription site sequencing
- 2 Computer Skills: Advanced in MS Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint
- And Canva, Programming in JAVA
- 3Personal Skills : Problem Solving, persistence, enthusiasm, active listening and curiosity
Accomplishments
1. South Asian Outreach Club( Founder)
2. Service Learning Club
3. Pre-med Club
4. HOSA- Health Occupation Students of America, competed in 2024 Penn
HOSA State leadership
5. Admissions Ambassador
6. Asian Students Union
7. Varsity Track
8. Tennis-Junior Varsity
Certification
1. Volunteer at UPMC St Margaret's Hospital
Worked at the Rehabilitation unit, talked to and comforted patients,observed treatments, administered food and beverages, restocked supplies and created supply bins
2. Volunteered at The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Ronald McDonald Family House, cooked and served meals
3. Organized Bake sales at school for fundraising
4. Volunteer at Chinmaya Mission of Pittsburgh,a global organization that
encompasses a wide range of spiritual, educational, and charitable
activities.
Extracurricular
1. Piano : advanced skills,take weekly lessons,perform at senior living centers, participated in local festivals like Guild and Dorothy Sutton Music Festival
2. Tennis: member of Rashid Hassan elite Tennis Academy, attend daily clinics and play for school JV team
3. Baking and cooking: Avid Baker, have conducted summer camps for young children , involved in cooking for Family House
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Awards
Parkin fellowship: Awarded grant of $ 2880.00 for travel to India and volunteer with a medical van Which provides healthcare services to remote areas
Timeline
Data Collector
Department Of Rheumatology
04.2024 - Current
Research Assistant Job Shadowing
UPMC Division Of Pulmonary And Critical Care
03.2024 - Current
Dental Job Shadowing
Dr Joseph Liu
07.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Camp Director
Self-employed
06.2021 - Current
Babysitting
Dr Namratha Vemulapalli, Ms Raajvi Shah
07.2019 - Current
No Degree - Coursework/GPA
Shady Side Academy Senior School
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