Samskruthi M.

Samskruthi M.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Hodson Scholar @ Johns Hopkins University | Undergrad Researcher @ Kamiya Lab, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

  • Education

    • Notre Dame High School, San Jose

      2017 - 2021

      Activities and Societies: Science Olympiad (President); Lighthouse Leadership Team; Journalism; Student Affairs Board (Freshman year)

    • UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

      2019 - 2019

      CMPR.X415.(16) Python Programming; 2 Credits; A

    • Stanford University

      2017 - 2018
      Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

      Science Circle Program – Biological and Biomedical Sciences Science Circle Program – Bioscience and Engineering

    • The Johns Hopkins University

      2021 - 2025
      Neuroscience (Major); Psychology (Minor)
    • UC Berkeley Extension

      2019 - 2020

      MCELLBI X108 Neuroscience; 3 Credits; APSYCH X146 Abnormal Psychology; 3 Credits; A

  • Experience

    • Independent Research

      Aug 2017 - Feb 2023
      Independent Researcher

      Conducted research on LGBTQ issues, the role of nutrients in brain health, and the role of oxidative stress in neurodegenerative and neuropsychological disorders. Published in 6 peer-reviewed scholarly Journals, one book chapter in a textbook, presented in 2 international conferences, and won science fair awards. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Samskruthi_Madireddy/research

    • Rosetta Biomedical Research Institute

      Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
      Neuroscience Workshop

      Studied molecular neuroscience with a focus on neuropathological and neuromuscular disorders and diseases. Got lab experience in pipetting, PCR, and Western Blot.

    • Stanford University School of Medicine

      Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
      Clinical Neuroscience Immersion Experience (CNIX), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

      Explored fields of neuropsychiatric research, principles of neuroscience, neuroscience research, psychiatric epidemiology, behavioral and social sciences fields of neuroscience, clinical neuropsychiatry, and challenges to mental health care.

    • UC Irvine School of Medicine

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
      Online Research Program

      o Developed an abstract on the use of a novel treatment (Cetaroline) in the treatment of pediatric Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Published the abstract in the Journal of Investigative Medicine. Presented at the Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, CA, Jan 23, 2020.

    • Stanford University School of Medicine

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Research Intern, Shah Lab, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences & Dept. of Neurobiology

      o Discovering how genes, neurons, and experience regulate sex differences in behavior: As a research intern, worked on a project examining the neural basis of sexual dimorphism in mice in social behaviors such as mating. Obtained proficiency in performing PCR and running gels, scoring mouse behavior, and sectioning and mounting mouse brains.

    • HeadStream Inc

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Youth Innovator, Headstream Trill project and Queer Asian Youth Zine

      o Served as Youth Advisor for Trill project, a social media app for LGBTQ+ people and people who struggle with mental health to anonymously express themselves. Supported marketing team by conducting focus groups on advertisements. Founded Queer Asian Youth Zine, creating an online space for LGBTQ+ Asian youth to share their stories through art and writing. Designing a regular zine (mini-magazine) showcasing art pieces.

    • University of California, Santa Cruz

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Research Intern - Psychology, Summer Research Internship (SIP)

      o Worked on a research project in psycholinguistics examining the effect of being able to see one’s partner on participants’ use of head motion and impressions of their partner’s personality. Developed study design, ran pilot experiment, and scored and analyzed data with Python.

    • The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Aug 2021 - now

      Assisting on a new project studying the impact of surgery on microglial activation in an aged mouse model. Supported in maintaining mouse colony, prepared mouse brains, analyzed data.

      • Program Coordinator/Patient Advocate, Hopkins Community Connection (HCC)

        Jun 2022 - now
      • Undergrad Researcher @ Kamiya Lab

        Aug 2021 - now
    • The Johns Hopkins University

      Sept 2021 - now

      Lead weekly problem-solving sessions for 8+ students in Probability & Statistics and Chemistry II, Provide active and empathetic listening for peer undergraduate students.

      • Peer-led Team Learning (PILOT) Leader

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Co-Director/Room Chair/Historian/Listener @ A Place To Talk (APTT)

        Sept 2021 - now
    • Saint Agnes Hospital

      Jun 2022 - Oct 2023
      Medical Scribe
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

      National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
      Jan 2025
    • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Provider

      American Heart Association
      Aug 2021
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
      Jun 2022
    • Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)

      NIH Clinical Center (CC)
      May 2018
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Presenter @ National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Strategies Conference. Boston, USA. - Dec 2024 Presented the strategies of ‘A Place To Talk: A Co-production Model for Peer Listening’ at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Strategies Conference. Boston, USA. Jan 17, 2025.
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Omicron Delta Kappa Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Oct 2024
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society - Jun 2023
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Presenter @ International Association for Youth Mental Health (IAYMH) conference, Copenhagen, Denmark. - Oct 2022 Presented the research findings of ACCESS (Anti-Racist, Culturally-Minded Community Education, Support, and Services) Project at International Association for Youth Mental Health (IAYMH) conference, Copenhagen, Denmark. Oct 1, 2022.
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Dean's List Johns Hopkins University Sep 2021 Dean’s List (7 of 8 semesters)
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Hodson Trust Scholar Johns Hopkins University Aug 2021 1 of 20 in 2476 admits of class of 2025; Merit Scholarship that covers 2/3 of tuition; Awarded based on academic and personal achievement and leadership.
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Life Sciences Department Award Notre Dame San Jose High School May 2021
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      2nd Award in Biological Science and Engineering category at Synopsys Science & Technology Championship Synopsys Science & Technology Championship 2020 Winning Combination Among Polyphenols, Probiotics, & Vitamins for Improved Memory and Cognitive Performance in Crickets
    • Awarded to Samskruthi M.
      Honorable Mention winner of NIH's nationwide "Speaking Up About Mental Health! This Is My Story" essay contest National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sep 2019 https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/hmi/awardees/samskruthi.html
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Hospice Care Volunteer

      Issued by Gilchrist on Jan 2022
      GilchristAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Food Volunteer

      Issued by Second Harvest of Silicon Valley on Jan 2022
      Second Harvest of Silicon ValleyAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Central allcove Team Youth Advisory Group

      Issued by Stanford University School of Medicine on Aug 2021
      Stanford University School of MedicineAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • HelpLine Specialist

      Issued by NAMI on Jun 2022
      NAMIAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • TrevorChat Counselor

      Issued by The Trevor Project on Jan 2023
      The Trevor ProjectAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Youth Advisor & Cofacilitator, Stanford’s allcove Youth Advisory Group

      Issued by Stanford University School of Medicine on Apr 2019
      Stanford University School of MedicineAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Member, Youth Innovation Project Planning Committee

      Issued by Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission on Feb 2019
      Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability CommissionAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Youth Leader

      Issued by Pacific Autism Center for Education on Oct 2018
      Pacific Autism Center for EducationAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Youth Leader

      Issued by San Jose District 4 Youth Advisory Council on Sept 2019
      San Jose District 4 Youth Advisory CouncilAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Leader

      Issued by Notre Dame Lighthouse Team on May 2018
      Notre Dame Lighthouse TeamAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • President

      Issued by Science Olympiad Club on Aug 2018
      Science Olympiad ClubAssociated with Samskruthi M.
    • Member

      Issued by Notre Dame Speech and Debate on Sept 2017
      Notre Dame Speech and DebateAssociated with Samskruthi M.