Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Campus Involvement
Interests
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Param Sridhar

Glen Ellyn,IL

Summary

Dedicated college student seeking to gain firsthand experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Adds value to any organization through open-minded collaboration, proactive problem solving, and the ability to quickly adapt and take on challenging tasks.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Research Assistant, Ross and Sumner Labs

RUSH University Medical Center
Chicago , IL
2022.06 - Current
  • Researched intensive topics on the effects of pathogens and counteracting therapeutics on mammalian musculoskeletal systems under Dr. Ryan Ross and Dr. Rick Sumner

2022:

  • Completed 2D and 3D histomorphometry of in vitro cortical and trabecular bone samples using micro-computed tomography
  • Executed in-vivo reconstitutions of HIV-infected peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)into immunocompromised mice, contributed to studies of the effects of antiretroviral therapy on the bone mineral density loss and fat gain in people living with HIV

2023:

  • Spearheaded the dissections of pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats to test their maternal exposure of Dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapies in their offspring
  • Conducted several qPCR and RNA isolation sequences to determine the health of proliferated mandibular cells

2024:

  • Created innovative methods of histological cell culture and POB immortalization of mammalian mandibles, promoting higher cell confluency per sample wells
  • Dissected soft tissue and decalcified bone matrices of 13-week-old mice treated for X-linked hypophosphatemia rickets
  • Presented a detailed systematic literature review to the department Chairman on whether twins are at higher risk of acquiring osteoporosis, bone fractures, and other osteopenial conditions instead of single-birthed children

Board Member

A&D Microfinance
Chicago , IL
2021.09 - 2022.11
  • Initiated a non-profit organization that provides low-interest microloans to underprivileged nations in South Asia, mainly India and Pakistan.
  • Gained over $5,000 from organizing fundraisers, such as outdoor sporting events, and attracting donors via family, friends, and our website
  • Provided funds to several community services, including funding an all-girl school in Pakistan, an Indian tailoring business, and allowing several farmers to purchase livestock.
  • Maintained relations with clients and tracked their progress to ensure the impact of our microloans and their services' prosperity.

Youth Camp Counselor

Butterfield Park District
Glen Ellyn , IL
2021.06 - 2021.08
  • Led over 100 young campers through engaging outdoor activities that helped boost their physical health and morale
  • Supervised campers continuously during activities and free time, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout their summer holiday
  • Provided emotional support and understanding to troubled campers, as well as diffused numerous quarrels between campers to facilitate healthy bonds between them.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology Honors

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2027

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Anatomical Dissections
  • Micro Computed Tomography
  • qPCR
  • Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Intangibles:

  • Team Leadership
  • Ideas Development
  • Project Management
  • Volunteer Engagement
  • Emotional Support
  • Supervisory Skills

Campus Involvement

Illini MediMech 

(02/2024-Present)

  • Gained skills and techniques to develop biomedical devices from a plethora of backgrounds in science, technology, and engineering
  • Collaborated with other like-minded individuals that strive for creations of next level tools that could stand as the future of medicine and educate communities on the need of proper healthcare

Xtension Chords A Capella 

(01/2024-Present)

  • Performed at numerous gigs and concerts around UIUC campus and across the Midwest
  • Qualified and competed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella, the largest A Capella competition nationwide

Interests

  • Charity Work
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Fitness
  • Vocal Music
  • Piano
  • Music Composition
  • Chicago Sports

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer Research Assistant, Ross and Sumner Labs

RUSH University Medical Center
2022.06 - Current

Board Member

A&D Microfinance
2021.09 - 2022.11

Youth Camp Counselor

Butterfield Park District
2021.06 - 2021.08

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology Honors

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Param Sridhar