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Vanshika Baniramka

Portland,Oregon

Summary

My interest in biology stemmed from sketching butterflies at the age of 8, and since then, learning topics in biology has become a passion. With my extensive reading of scientific literature, good conversational skills, and hard work, I promise to give my best to this position. Oh, I can't wait to contribute to science!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Jay Mellis Lab
09.2023 - Current
  • Help clean and move equipment in the lab
  • Attend lab meetings to review research projects and help brainstorm ideas
  • Proof read research papers going for publishing from the lab

Intern

MOTHERCELL Regenerative Centre Private LTD
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Got some hands of experience in the lab and grew mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cord tissue.
  • Witnessed stem cell surgeries using adipose-derived stem cells and bonemarrow-derived stem cells
  • Maintained tabs of lab equipment and looked after logistics in running the lab.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
  • Proof-read some papers being published by the lab

Job

Sexual Health, Advocacy & Relationship Education
08.2023 - Current
  • Work with campus security, student and institutional organizations to ensure campus safety by distributing safety and comfort items
  • Collaborated in making safe spaces for students to talk about sexual harrasment, alchohol abuse and etc
  • Made materials to reduce substance harm and promote safe substance usage instead.

Volunteer

Rishi Valley School & Reed College
05.2019 - Current
  • Spread information on the taboo of menstruation and green periods by giving talks on the two topics.
  • Organized and lead various volunteer initiatives to fundraise period products for people of low-socioeconomic status
  • Lead a petition and was successful at switching the school's shop synthetic menstrual products to sustainable alternatives.

Apprentice

Jamuna Neuro Psychiatrist Center
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Shadowed a Psychiatrist to gain exposure to a Psychiatric clinic.
  • Learned about new neurological disorders and understood the impact of mental health disorders in the settings of rural India, where the patients visiting are of low socio-economic backgrounds, can't afford treatments, and have several taboos and myths surrounding neurological disorders.
  • Devised presentations in different vernacular languages to spread information on the taboos around mental health. disorders.

Intern

Lotus Petal Foundation
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Interviewed kids from the NGO schools under the foundation to track the children's progress under the organization.
  • Using my progress reports, made improvements in the organization through social media marketing and active switches within the organization.
  • Collaborated with HR team to update policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
  • Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Neuroscience, Art

Reed College
Portland, OR
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Rishi Valley School
Andhra Pradesh, India
03.2023

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Budget Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Inventory Management
  • Community Engagement

Timeline

Volunteer

Jay Mellis Lab
09.2023 - Current

Job

Sexual Health, Advocacy & Relationship Education
08.2023 - Current

Intern

MOTHERCELL Regenerative Centre Private LTD
05.2023 - 07.2023

Apprentice

Jamuna Neuro Psychiatrist Center
04.2023 - 04.2023

Intern

Lotus Petal Foundation
04.2022 - 07.2022

Volunteer

Rishi Valley School & Reed College
05.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Neuroscience, Art

Reed College

High School Diploma -

Rishi Valley School

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