Shivani Chirumamilla
Hickory Hills
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented neuroscience undergraduate with a strong background in research, health advocacy, and team leadership. Proven success in publishing academic findings, managing large-scale health campaigns, and leading innovative projects that impact global and local communities
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Brain and Cognitive Development Lab
Champaign
01.2025 - Current
- Scheduled and coordinated participant visits for a longitudinal study on adolescent behavior
- Administered and supervised behavioral assessments for adolescent participants
- Conducted EEG recordings during behavioral task performance to assess neural activity
- Analyzed EEG and TEMA (Test of Early Mathematics Ability) data outputs using appropriate software tools
- Organized, maintained, and updated data collection spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and integrity
Hospital Volunteer
Carle Foundation Hospital
Champaign
08.2024 - Current
- Managed waiting areas by ensuring they remained clean, comfortable, and organized.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in designated areas and restocked as needed.
- Assisted nursing staff with clinical rounds and patient transport
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during hospital stays.
Project Lead
NEUROTech@UIUC
08.2024 - Current
- Produced monthly neuroscience podcast episodes, conducting interviews with experts and editing audio/visual materials.
- Designed brand logos and transitions to enhance audience engagement.
- Over 100 listeners
General Member
Global Medical Training @ UIUC
08.2024 - Current
- Attend weekly lectures to learn about disease identifications and treatment plans
- Participated in a medical camp in Peru, where we went to underprivileged areas and conducted over 1000+ free health checkups and services
Executive Advisor and Logistics Director
International Youth Tobacco Control
Illinois
06.2021 - Current
- Represented youth voices globally, including as a delegate at WHO's COP10 tobacco conference.
- Organized and documented an advocacy trip to Indonesia, producing educational videos for WHO.
- Supervised website updates, educational newsletters, and cross-sector collaborations.
- Directed over 10 exposes of the tobacco industry and led an editing team
- Collaborated with legislators and interviewed professionals in the field, professors, to stay up to date on field advancements
- Led the Illinois regional chapter and hosted events that impacted 10,000+ youth in Illinois.
Medical Assistant
Association for Individual Development
Aurora
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated daily operations for three provider clinics, preparing and organizing care for 30+ patients per day
- Collected and documented patient vitals and intake information, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in clinical workflows
- Assisted patients with intake forms and provided support in managing and communicating their symptoms
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and providers by translating concerns, clarifying instructions, and taking detailed medical notes during appointments
- Conducted survey research to identify and address logistical barriers impacting appointment attendance, improving patient access and clinical efficiency
- Performed data coding and analysis to support quality improvement initiatives and workflow optimization
- Completed administrative tasks including auditing billing logs, injection reports, and clinic records to ensure compliance and accuracy
Intern/Researcher
Stanford Research Into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising
California
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted intense research digging into 1000+ ways different companies within the tobacco industries utilize green washing practices
- Presented research weekly to leaders in the tobacco field
- Authored a research paper that is in the process of publication with the British Medical Journal
- Co-authored a second paper that has been adopted by the World Health Organization
Researcher
Feinberg School of Medicine Neuroscience Department
Illinois
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted research on Spinocerebellar Ataxia under Dr. Marco Martina, leading an independent project on ataxic behaviors.
- Discovered a novel degree population within two pre-existing ones, contributing new insights to the field.
- Presented findings at a research expo attended by 400+ students and mentors.
- Authored a research paper summarizing findings, but did not submit to a peer-reviewed journal.
Intern
Everyplace Labs
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Inventor for medical technology dashboard for a startup COVID testing company
- Conducted market research and supported outreach efforts.
- Filed an invention disclosure for patent application that the company plans to file with the USPTO.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neuroscience
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
05.2024 - 02.2026
High School -
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
IllinoisSkills
- Scientific Research
- Data analysis
- Public speaking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Project Management
- Health Advocacy
- EMR Proficiency
- Patient communication
- EEG recording
- Behavioral assessment
- Data management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR + BLS Certified
- Food Handlers Certification
- IRB trained
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Association for Individual Development
04.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Brain and Cognitive Development Lab
01.2025 - Current
Hospital Volunteer
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Project Lead
NEUROTech@UIUC
08.2024 - Current
General Member
Global Medical Training @ UIUC
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neuroscience
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
05.2024 - 02.2026
Intern/Researcher
Stanford Research Into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising
06.2023 - 05.2024
Researcher
Feinberg School of Medicine Neuroscience Department
09.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
Everyplace Labs
06.2022 - 09.2022
Executive Advisor and Logistics Director
International Youth Tobacco Control
06.2021 - Current
High School -
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy