Priyam Kumar
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Current freshman at the University of Pennsylvania planning to major in Neuroscience with an aspiration to pursue a career in medicine. During the last four years, I had the opportunity to work at Texas A&M University Health Science Center and Texas A&M University Kingsville Natural Toxins Research Center on Alzheimer’s disease and developing novel therapeutics targeted to brain-metastasized Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Combined and utilized skills learned from working at NAS-Kingsville and Boy Scouts of America Troop 811 to help found PROJ-DIAPEUTICS. Continued research at Penn Medicine with Dr. Drivas, furthering laboratorial skills and research inquiries on ciliopathy conditions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant/Intern
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
02.2024 - Current
- Worked under Dr. Theodore Drivas and lab on genetic/inherited diseases, specifically focusing on patients with ciliopathy conditions.
- Developed skills in various research methodologies and contributed to the completion of multiple research projects
- Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
- Supported faculty researchers, assisting with experiment design and implementation.
Founding Director
PROJ-DIAPEUTICS
Kingsville, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Drug-manufacturing startup focused on Triple Negative Breast Cancer- Brain Metastases therapeutics.
- Secured long-term sustainability of the organization by developing succession planning strategies as well as fundraising.
- Performed and published research on investigation of the relation between JAK-3 and the metastatic nature of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, and using artificial intelligence to develop therapeutics to treat brain metastases.
Emergency Management Office Clerk
Kingsville Naval Air Station
Kingsville, TX
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided clerical support to Emergency Management Department while gaining insight on the daily operations of running a Naval air station.
- Assisted with emergency management simulations regarding oil spills, active shooters, and health-related risks.
- Acquired, accounted for and transported emergency supplies related to public health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
Kingsville, TX05.2023
Skills
- Laboratory Skills/Research Development
- Literature reviews
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiogram
- Emergency Management
- Referee
- Teamwork/Project Leader
- Communication
- Project Management
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant/Intern
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
02.2024 - Current
Founding Director
PROJ-DIAPEUTICS
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Management Office Clerk
Kingsville Naval Air Station
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School