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Hometown: Queens, NY

Major: Biology and Psychology

Year: Sophomore

High School: Bronx High School of Science

Biography:

In Radha's time time at Stony Brook, they plan on studying the various aspects of biology, especially at the intersection of psychology and medical engineering. They also have a keen interest in differential diagnostics for rare and chronic conditions, and seek to further explore the field through their research journey. In Radha's fee time, they like to dance as a part of the SBU Raaswalas dance team, listen to music, read, watch TV shows, play badminton and volleyball, and go out with their friends!

Leading the Future:

"I envision myself contributing to the advancement of research, but also participating in the active translation of research into medical practice to change people's lives. I see myself as a leader in STEM, and cannot wait to be a role model for other minorities, especially women, and to show them that the breaking through the glass ceiling is just the very first step!"

Why did you become a Simons STEM Scholar?:

"I chose to become a Simons STEM Scholar because I deeply resonated with the values and ideals this program represents. It gives opportunity and voice to people who are otherwise not given a fair chance to fully accomplish their dreams, and I aspire to give back to the community by creating, participating in, and helping further more programs similar to Simons. 

What would you say to someone who is applying?:

"Go for it! Let nothing stop you from trying to make all your dreams come true and having the opportunity to build your life on your own two feet. Simons is here for you all the way, and they will completely change your career track for the absolute best. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take, and this is a shot you can absolutely score, just by being true to yourself."

Research Experiences:

Summer 2025 — Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York: Bioinformatics AI Drug Discovery Team under principal investigator Dr. Charles Mobbs on "A.I. Discovery of Particles Involved in the Onset of Huntington's Disease". Academic Year 2024 - 2025 - Stony Brook University, New York: Lab for Microfluidics for Quantitative and Genomics Biology under principal investigator Eric Brouzes on "Microfluidic Outreach in dPCR". Academic Year 2024 - 2025 - Stony Brook University, New York: VIP Stem Cell Engineering Team under principal investigators Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, Dr. Marcia Simon, and Dr. Gurtej Singh. Spring 2025 - StonyBrook University : under Eric Brouzes on "Microfluidics Outreach in dPCR"Attended the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference and presented original research, highlighting the significance and potential impact of the study within the medical and scientific communities. Attended and presented original research at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium, URECA.