Srija Bhattacharya

I had the opportunity to intern in a kindergarten class, it involved interacting with children ages 5-6. I effectively collaborated with teachers, and communicated educational information to young students. I also helped a student with special needs as a qualified communicator and adaptable team player.

• Cleaning Beaches: I was involved in a beach cleaning activity organized by Beaches Go Green to protect the environment and spread awareness.
• Mayo Clinic volunteering program: I worked at the pulmonary department of Mayo Clinic. The duties include cleaning and organizing respiratory equipments, aspiring respiratory technicians with duties, stocking supplies, and interacting with patients.
• Baptist Health volunteering program: I worked with the Surgery Support team, preparing rooms, stocking supplies in the designated drawers, and assisting staff members when needed. Additionally, I served at the Welcome Center where I was tasked to help visitors navigate the hospital.
• Media Center: I volunteered at my schools Media Center. In this activity, I helped teachers with organizing and delivering required materials.
• Apryle Showers: I helped the local community to spread awareness in cancer This was a 10k run where I also assisted with set up, handed out drinks to the participants , and with the course management.
  

300+ hours of lab experience with biological components such as cancer cells, RNA, and cDNA at Mayo Clinic Summer Research Program. My project was to determine the cytotoxic merit of lung cancer cells by inhibiting TRPC6 gene which is overexpressed in lung cancer. I have preformed many research experiments such as cell viability assays after treating with multiple chemotherapeutics including TRPC6 inhibitor and doxorubicin, polymeric chain reaction, real time quantitative polymeric chain reaction, with the help of equipment such as cell counter, thermocycler, and spectrometer. To determine cellular and drug dilution, I have applied mathematical formula C1V1= C2V2. I am experienced in recording and presenting lab results. I have presented my experimental outcomes to the audience with different level of education. These exposures motivated me to peruse a medical career in the future. I have taken engineering to understand the concept of physics behind architectures such as bridge and building. I am an innovative thinker, and have worked on many projects that require the application of state of the art thinking to deliver new solutions. With my effective communication skill, I have successfully delivered in group activities. I am a fast learner, and I am eager to gain knowledge in science and will always put my best foot forward.