Smriti Ramesh

Experience

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  The University of Queensland

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Student

  Participated in an educational program that widened the scope of understanding under the field of Genetics through online lectures and lab activities. More specifically, covered topics of evolution, methods of gene manipulation and regulation, and pioneered in evaluating and analyzing scientific literature (eg. research papers).

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  Stanford University

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

  Student

  Overview: The Clinical Anatomy Summer Program (CASP) 2021 is a week long summer program that gears students towards health-related fields and surgical procedures.- Primarily studied body systems and deeper into the anatomy of the body and interactions between body systems.- Acquired surgical suturing skills through constant practice and enrichment of different types of surgical knots (hands-on based activity).- Communicated and engaged with student panel and gain novel insights into medical advancements and perosonalized experiences as a student. Show less

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  UCLA Health

  Jan 2023 - now

  - Collaborated with post-doctoral fellow Sanako Takano to develop mice models through the manipulation of stem cell reservoirs located in the dental pulp of mice.- Proficiently performed laboratory techniques, including immunostaining, PCR, frozen (paraffin) sectioning, and dehydration of dental samples. - Interact with patients from the Head & Neck, Kidney Transplant, and Internal Medicine divisions at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on a weekly basis. - Participate in Tech Workshops, collaborating with students to assist patients in using technology to access medical records. - Promote student-led medical programs at UCLA health as a form of care-intervention for senior patients.

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Student Volunteer

    Jan 2023 - now
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  P. D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Student Observer

  Doctor shadowing experience in the department of Internal Medicine and surgical observation. Focuses closely on patient consultancy, grand rounds, and doctor-patient communication. Learning into different medical advances and technologies used to detect and cure conditions.

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  ACCESS (Advancing Childhood Curiosity to Empower STEM Scholars)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Head of Projects

  Collaborated with like-minded students to promote scientific curiosity and literacy among elementary and middle school students. Led a team of 4 students to meet deadlines and prepare scientific projects focused on various age groups and fields of science.

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  UCLA Community Programs Office

  Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

  Intern

  As a participant in a community outreach program, I worked as a student intern to support the following initiatives:- Restocking the food closet to ensure that it was adequately supplied.- Providing computer lab services to assist community members with their technology needs.- Managing the front desk to ensure that community members had a positive experience when visiting the facility.