Surabhi Bhaskar

Experience

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  Caduceus Initiative

  Oct 2020 - now

  Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  Led a group of college and high school students interested in making strides in pediatric health and education. Hosted workshops, fundraisers, and created instructional and informational material for public distribution. Non-profit organization started in high school and expanded in college with members from different schools across the country.

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  Polygence

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Scientific Writer

  Wrote and published an independent review assessing limitations and solutions associated with the use of stem cells in cancer treatments. Written under the guidance of a PhD mentor from Duke University. Published by the Curieux Academic Journal and the Research Archive of Rising Scholars. Presented my work at the Symposium of Rising Scholars.

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  Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

  Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

  Student Intern

  Assisted respiratory therapists in intubations, bronchoscopies, tracheostomies, taking vitals, updating medical charts, and administering breathing treatments. Worked in virtually every department of the hospital and attended to a broad range of patients.

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  University of California, San Francisco

  Jun 2023 - now

  Laboratory Assistant

  Biobanked blood and nasal swab samples for COVID and sepsis. Performed QUBIT sample analysis, NGS library preparation, and DNA/RNA extractions, among other protocols. Collaborated on systematic reviews and chart reviews for infection-associated chronic illnesses (PTLDS, LC/PASC, ME/CFS). On-site during vacations and working remotely from college.