Tanya Chandra
Major(s): General EngineeringContact: t.c@tamu.edu
Organizations & Programs: Explorations Board
Class Year: 27
High School: Lebanon Trail High School
Currently a freshman in general engineering from Frisco, Texas interested in pursuing a degree in Aerospace or Materials Science Engineering. I am planning to either do a dual degree or minor in physics and attend graduate school to earn a ph.D and pursue a career in research.
Venkata Sai Varshitha Dhulipala
Major(s): Molecular and Cell BiologyMinor(s): Public Health
Contact: varshithadvs21@tamu.edu
High School: Heritage High School
Research Focus: Cell Biology and Molecular Clocks
Years Experience: 1
Organizations & Programs: Explorations, AMSA (American Medical Student Association), Biology Honors
Activities: Brazos Food Pantry Volunteer
Awards: President's Endowed Scholarship
Class Year: 25
Howdy! My name is Varshitha Dhulipala and I am a freshman from Dallas, Texas. I am majoring in molecular and cell biology and minoring in Public Health. I hope to get an M.D. and work both in the clinical and the research fields of medicine. My goal is to advance the healthcare system through research. Through Explorations, I hope to learn about the interdisciplinary research happening at Texas A&M!
Jake Fields
Major(s): Biochemistry and GeneticsContact: jake.fields@tamu.edu
High School: Dripping Springs High School
Organizations & Programs: Explorations, Biochemistry and Genetics Society, University Honors Program
Class Year: 25
Howdy! My name is Jake Fields, and I'm a Biochemistry and Genetics major from Dripping Springs, Texas. I've always been the annoying kid who had to tell everyone around him new science facts he learned from They Might Be Giants, so it was only natural to pursue scientific research in college. I'm particularly interested in communicating that research to the broader public, so that it can be practically utilized without the barrier that is often seen today between scientists and members of other branches of society.
Roshni Gowrisankar
Major(s): Molecular and Cellular BiologyMinor(s): Business Administration
Contact: rgsankar2002@tamu.edu
High School: Centennial High School
Advisor: Dr. Heather Burte
Thesis Title: Matrix Usability in the Spatial Thinking and STEM lab
Research Focus: Spatial Thinking & Psychology
Years Experience: 2-3 months
Organizations & Programs: AMSA, MEDLIFE
Class Year: 25
Hi!! I'm Roshni Gowrisankar! I'm a Molecular and Cellular Biology major also pursuing a Business minor! I'm from Frisco, a suburb of Dallas. When I was younger, I was always that kid who'd play doctor, so it only seemed right to become one! With my major, I hope to go to medical school and eventually open up my clinic focusing on pediatric and adult endocrinology. I also - at some point - hope to get a Ph.D. in endocrinology as well. Along with all of this, being an author/ publishing my research has been on my to-do list in recent years. Through Explorations, I'll be able to learn how publications work and the effort of not just one person go into producing a successful journal. Even with all these things on my list, I still make room to have fun. In my free time, I love to listen to music, cook/bake, and work out!
Alisha Kumar
Major(s): Political ScienceMinor(s): Public Health
Contact: paganinicaprice24@tamu.edu
Class Year: 27
High School: John Foster Dulles High School
Research Focus: Political science, international relations, human rights
Howdy! I'm Alisha Kumar, a freshman in political science, though I'm also pursuing a minor in public health. I have a broad range of research interests: politics, international relations, immunology, global health, and anything that has to do with the intersection of politics and health. I would like to go to graduate school and eventually work for an international organization like the WHO, or national organization like the CDC. I also consume research on various things that I find interesting, like music, as I did research on it during high school through the AP Capstone program. Since I'm a freshman, I haven't started any research in college, but I'm looking forward to doing so at one point in my college career! I'm excited to learn new bits of knowledge through the Explorations Board!
Sarayu Malireddy
Major(s): GeneticsContact: sarayu_m@tamu.edu
Organizations & Programs: American Red Cross Club of Texas A&M, Her Campus at TAMU
Class Year: 25
High School: Hirschi High School
Research Focus: Nutrition, Genetics, Metabolism, Chronic Disease
Years Experience: 4
Howdy! My name is Sarayu, and I'm a Genetics major from Wichita Falls, TX. My interest in medical research took off in high school when I worked as a research assistant in a microbiology laboratory at a local university. Since then, I've consolidated my motivation to pursue a career in medicine, and I hope to simultaneously continue my engagement in research addressing chronic disease manifestation. I'm thrilled to join the Explorations Board, and I look forward to learning about and helping to publish undergraduate research with such an enthusiastic and talented team!
Trevor Martinez
Major(s): BiologyMinor(s): Chemistry
Contact: trevorm8@tamu.edu
Organizations & Programs: Terry Scholar Community Service Committee, Society for Undergraduate Biology Students, Aggie Astronaut Corps, Texas A&M American Chemical Society, Texas A&M Science Olympiad Society, Certified Peer Visitor for National Amputee Coalition
Experience: Beckman Scholars Program
Awards: Terry Scholar, Beckman Scholar and Science Leadership Scholar
Class Year: 26
High School: Bishop High School
Projects: Identifying how an anti-fibrotic therapeutic affects various types of cells and antibodies in tumor and fibrotic liver mdoels
Research Focus: Microbiology, Histology, Immunochemistry
Years Experience: 1
Howdy! My name is Trevor Martinez and I am a Biology major with a minor in Chemistry from a small south Texas town called Premont. I intend to graduate and pursue a PhD. in either Genetics or Microbiology in order to help improve agricultural or medicinal practices and processes for my community. By doing so, I hope to give back to my community by paying forward the help and aid others from my local community have lent me over the years in order to pursue what I am most passionate about.
Shivam Pancholy
Major(s): Biomedical SciencesContact: shivampancholy@tamu.edu
High School: Lawrence E. Elkins High School
Research Focus: Cardiovascular Medicine, Sociology, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences
Years Experience: 1
Organizations & Programs: Texas A&M HOSA, Biomedical Sciences Association, Aggie Research Program
Class Year: 25
Howdy! My name is Shivam and I am a biomedical sciences major from Sugar Land, Texas! I have a strong passion for research of various types, from science-based cardiovascular medicine to nutrition and public health. After I graduate, I hope to attend medical school and conduct research throughout my professional career. By being a part of the Explorations Board, I hope to learn more about the incredible world of research while working with an amazing team! The opportunity to be a member of the Explorations Board gives me a chance to review various forms of research conducted by highly talented authors and researchers across Texas A&M. Aside from work, I enjoy watching soccer, playing table-tennis, and spending time with friends and family!
Pooja Rajaram
Major(s): NutritionMinor(s): Public Health
Contact: poojarajaram2@tamu.edu
Organizations & Programs: Biomedical Student Association, Hindu Student Association, Pre-Medical Society, Nutrition Honors
Awards: Undergraduate Research Scholar
Class Year: 27
High School: Health Careers High School
Research Focus: Community Nutrition, Cell Biology
Years Experience: 2
Howdy! My name is Pooja Rajaram and a freshman Nutrition major, with a minor in Public Health from San Antonio, Texas. I hope after my undergrad to get my MD/PhD and work in the clinical setting and also do research on community nutrition. My goal is to travel the world and learn about healthcare and nutrition in different countries. Through Explorations, I am so excited to help other people further their own research while also seeing all the amazing research being done at Texas A&M!
Subiksha Sankar
Major(s): BiologyContact: subikshasankar@gmail.com
High School: Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
Research Focus: Cell Biology and Cancer Bioinformatics
Years Experience: 2
Organizations & Programs: Biology Department Honor Student, Pre-Med Society, and TAMU Student Government Association
Awards: UNT Summer Research Scholar and UNT Honors Undergraduate Research Fellowship Recipient
Experience: Undergraduate Research Symposium Presenter
Class Year: 26
Howdy! My name is Subiksha Sankar and I'm a biology major from Frisco, TX. In high school, I was a lab member in Dr. Omary's Lab and studied inorganic chemistry, specifically transition-metametal multi bonding for the first-row transition metals. In the future, I hope to enter medical school and continue my involvement in research and health. I am thrilled to be a member of the Explorations Board and can't wait to learn about the terrific research breakthroughs happening on our very own campus!
Harish Sontam
Major(s): GeneticsContact: harishsontam@tamu.edu
Organizations & Programs: AMSA, Aggies to Medicine
Experience: Research Internships, Summer Research, Poster Presentations
Class Year: 26
High School: Lone Star High School
Research Focus: Neuroscience
Years Experience: 1
Howdy! My name is Harish Sontam, and I am a genetics major from Frisco, Texas. I found my passion for research during high school when I conducted a study on the correlation between preseason games and the occurrence of injuries during an NFL season. To further nurture this research interest, I am currently engaged in research on campus in Dr. Jun Wang's Lab where we focus on understanding the impact of basal ganglia circuitry on neuropathic diseases. My post-college aspirations involve enrolling in medical school and obtaining an M.D. As a physician, I aspire to not only serve patients through clinical care but also to contribute to the field of healthcare through innovative research. Through Explorations, I hope to learn more about the wide range of research on campus and collaborate with fellow students who share a passion for research.