Rohitram Upendram

- Volunteered for over 200 hours at Englewood Free Clinic.

- Discuss and support patient during clinical interactions.

- Sorted, filed, and updated Chart Analyses and Patient Records.

- Aided staff with clerical work and other office tasks.

- Transferred and delivered healthcare supplies for patients during free clinic.

• Clinical Research Student with over 150 hours. Involved specifically with Cardiovascular Research Studies.
• Cultivated robust and synergistic professional relationships with fellow Research Students in theorizing, designing, and presenting successful research protocols.
• Attended live lectures to learn about Internal Medicine, Drug Development and Testing, Virology, Biomedical Ethics, and Biological Research Guidelines.
• Interpreted and Discussed Scientific Research Articles as it pertains to Scientific Method, Clinical Applications, and Statistical Analysis.
• Compiled patient data in reports and spreadsheets from CPRS/VistA using Excel.

- Observed Thymectomy and Prostatectomy with Dr. Bongerolatti (Careggi Ospedale).

- Observed Endoscopy with Dr. Naspetti (Careggi Ospedale).

- Observed Urethroplasty with Dr. Stomacchi (Careggi Ospedale).

- Observed Thyroidectomy with Dr. Bencini (Careggi Ospedale).

- Observed Cataract Surgery and explored optical lenses with Dr. Zuccarini (Santa Maria Annunziata)

- Observed Cervical Spine Surgery (Meyer Children's Hospital).

- Read EKGs, investigated patient charts, explored physical therapies, and attended lecture with Dr. Ariani (Blue Clinic).

- Conducted personal interviews with West African migrants about health resources and their journeys to Italy.

• Skilled in Light Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), integrating peaks representing molecules of interest for wildtype and experimental mice groups.
• Conducted literature review for the immunological connections between spleen and heart in relation to fatty acid metabolism and downstream inflammation in cardiac muscle.
• Observed and assisted doctors and researchers in performing ultrasounds, stimulating myocardial infarctions, and harvesting bone marrow for clonal hematopoiesis.
• Labeled, quantified, and prepared tubes and samples for mice plasma and protein collection.

- Collaborated with fellow researchers to explore DNA methylation and its relation to obesity

- Explored MC4R gene in mice studies, connecting it to South Asian populations.

- Presented Poster at the Undergraduate Research Symposium

• Assisted during Hurricane Ian by cleaning debris and moving storage boxes.
• Maintained a clean, orderly, and functional shelter in order to serve local needs.
• Coordinated food, clothing, and household items for affected individuals and families.
• Performed duties in standard with regulatory policies for a safe shelter and working environment.

- Allocate educational funds for orphans, such as pencils and books.

- Distributed homemade hand sanitizer across outskirts of Anantapur.

- Organized community meal plans through fundraising of gift baskets and donor drives.

• Tutor for Biochemistry and Biology for 30 hours.
• Collaborated one-on-one with undergraduate students to complete homework assignments, identified content gaps, and applied learning strategies in the subjects.
• Led students through in-depth preparation for course tests, standardized assessments, and college entrance exams through.
• Sharpened and developed current knowledge and academic skills alongside other tutors in frequent study sessions.

- Researched platforms and connected health science majors for professional networking.

- Aided in organizing group and creating mission statement through constitution and charter.

- Networked with likeminded professionals and leaders in service to our community