Nithura Jayakumar
Miami,FL
Summary
Hardworking student with a strong drive for learning and a passion for math, science, and medicine. A kind-hearted, cooperative, and team-working individual with research experience. A motiviation to strive for excellence and learn from personal experiences to have a positive impact in our community.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Dr. Andrew Schall, MD and Dr. Michael Norenberg, MD
- Conducted experiments and assisted with manuscript writing at the Miami VA Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL, with a team of scientists that includes “Nobel laureate Dr. Andrew Schally” and Middleton Award recipient, who is also an inventor of a clinical disease called Central Pontine Myelinolysis (CPM), along with world-renowned astrocyte researcher Dr. Michael Norenberg, MD
Shadowing Student
Dr. Hussain Hussain, MD at the Larkin Community Hospital
01.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteering clinical practice in the infectious disease Unit of Medicine Department at the Larkin Community Hospital with Dr. Hussain Hussain. MD.
Shadowing Student
Dr. Benny, MD and Dr. Wu, MD at Holtz Children's Hospital in Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2025 - 06.2025
Two weeks shadowing Dr. Merline Benny, MD, in the Pediatric (Neonatology) ICU at Jackson Health Care System, a public hospital in Miami, FL, from June 10 to June 25, 2025.
Volunteer
Dr. Tina, MD at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
06.2024 - 06.2024
Worked with Dr. Tina on TUNEL staining of mouse hearts. Took pictures of heart fluorescence staining using a confocal microscope.
Volunteer
Dr. Merline Benny, MD at the Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
- I am an active volunteer in Dr. Merline Benny, MD's, laboratory at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL. During this time, I assisted Dr. Benny in studying how Hypoxia and CXCR7 affect the heart. I conducted research by comparing Room Air Heart, Hypoxia Heart, and CXCR7 Heart. I also compared Hypoxia Heart and CXCR7 Heart with their respective knockouts. I used a microscope to capture images of the Pericardium, Myocardium, and Endocardium of the heart and to stitch together images of the heart.
Volunteer
Dr. Karen, MD and Dr. Ping Ping, MD at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
03.2023 - 03.2023
Performed cell culturing of primary smooth muscle and conducted cell counting. Learned about different centrifugal forces used for isolating cellular organelles.
Education
No Degree -
Medical Academy of Science And Technology High School (Mast@Homestead)
Homestead, FL06-2026
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Miami, FL06.2022
Kenwood K-8 Center
Miami, FLNo Degree -
Southside Elementary
Miami, FL06.2018
Skills
- Research experience
- Observation proficiency
- Negotiation
- Community volunteering
- Job shadowing
- Team support
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Dr. Benny, MD and Dr. Wu, MD at Holtz Children's Hospital in Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2025 - 06.2025
Shadowing Student
Dr. Hussain Hussain, MD at the Larkin Community Hospital
01.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteer
Dr. Tina, MD at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
06.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Dr. Merline Benny, MD at the Jackson Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Dr. Karen, MD and Dr. Ping Ping, MD at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
03.2023 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Dr. Andrew Schall, MD and Dr. Michael Norenberg, MD
No Degree -
Medical Academy of Science And Technology High School (Mast@Homestead)
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Kenwood K-8 Center
No Degree -
Southside Elementary
School Clubs
- Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society) - 10th grade and 11th Grade
- Rho Kappa (National Social Studies Honor Society) - 10th Grade
- Science National Honor Society - 11th Grade
- POWER Club - 11th Grade
- HOSA Club - 11th Grade
- Class of 2026
- I-MED Club
Mentors
- Dr. Andrew Schally, MD PhD (Nobel Laureate - Physiology and Medicine, deceased, 2024)
- Dr. Merline Benny, MD (Pediatrics, UMMSOM)
- Dr. Michael Norenberg, MD (Neuropathology - Retired)
- Dr. Hussain Hussain, MD (Infectious Disease, HCA Florida)
- Dr. Karen Young, MD (Pediatrics, UMMSOM)
- Dr. Ruiz Roberto, MD (Cytopathology, UMMSOM)
Leadership Position
- Homeroom Representative - 10th Grade
- President H2O (Helping Hand Organization, which supports high school students facing challenges with their babies and family issues across the nation).
- Part of the Miami-Dade Teen Advisory Board for Miami-Dade Libraries
Extracurricular Activities
Indian Classical Bollywood Dance (4-8 years old)
- Performed in stages and won a First-Place award for dance competitions
- Performed in religious events and won awards as best dancer of the year
Indian Classical Bharatanatyam Dance (9-Present)
- Performed for religious events
Basketball (8 - 12 years old)
Tennis (16 years old - Present)
Art/Painting (4 years old - Present)
Awards
- Received “Article of the Year award” for a publication published in the journal “Neurochemistry International.” This award was given for the best paper published in 2023-2024 in the field of hepatic encephalopathy by the International Society of Hepatic Encephalopathy and Nitrogen Metabolism (ISHEN), a prestigious organization founded by many renowned scientists and Nobel laureates.
- Received a Saber Pride Award for Excellence in I-Med during 11th grade (2024-2025 school year) at MAST@Homestead.
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