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
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
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
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
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