Overview
Work History
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Saanvi Nandikonda

Ashburn,VA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Research Intern

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Hunter-Nelson Sturge Weber Syndrome Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Published as co-author for Sturge-Weber online textbook chapter in MedLink neurology journal
  • Studied the effect of new seizure medication on downstream signaling pathways
  • Presented findings to external research teams
  • Improved data collection software

Competitions Coordinator

TJHSST Chemistry Team
05.2023 - Current
  • In charge of planning for chemistry competitions
  • Organized trip to Washington University Chemistry Tournament (WUCT), first travel competition since COVID
  • Fundraised and outreached funds for competition
  • Cut student competitor expenses by $200+
  • Responsible for hotel bookings, budgeting, and other logistics

Biochemistry Research Intern

George Mason University
08.2024 - Current
  • Researched antimicrobial peptide genomic sequences from amphibian samples
  • Improved mass spectroscopy classification procedures through Matlab and Python code
  • Conducted lab techniques such as mass spectroscopy, protein purification, and immunoassays

Biotechnology Research Intern

Kakatiya University Biotechnology Department
07.2024 - Current
  • Researched optimal synthesis method of ZnO-doped Ag nanoparticles for camptothecin drug delivery
  • Used biological synthesis, microemulsion, and coprecipitation techniques
  • Working with research team to write research paper for publication in scientific journal

Pediatric Clincial Volunteer

Inodaya Hospitals
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Interacted with pediatric patients through games and conversation
  • Established a larger volunteer program to recruit volunteers for tutoring pediatric inpatients
  • Assisted nurses with clerical duties

General Physician Inpatient Shadower

Rohini Super Speciality Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Observed general physician inpatient consultations
  • Learned about differences between Indian and United States healthcare

Opthamologist Outpatient Shadower

NoVA Eye MD
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Observed ophthalmologist outpatient appointments
  • Learned about front-desk insurance responsibilities of private practices

Blood Donor Ambassador

Red Cross
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided a positive experience for blood donors
  • Streamlined donor registration and established long-term donor donation relationships
  • Assisted the blood collection technicians by setting up rooms for donor appointments

Community Health Outreach Volunteer

Medical Reserve Corps
04.2023 - Current
  • Responded to health emergencies
  • Staffed vaccination clinics and public health awareness events
  • Prepared to deploy in case of natural disasters and health crises

Blood Drive Volunteer

INOVA Bloodmobile
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted blood technicians during mobile blood donation sites
  • Oversaw donor registration and check-in
  • Helped schedule long-term blood donations to keep replenishing the blood supply

Writing and Events Director

GoSTEM
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage a team of high schoolers to organize STEM events for STEM interested middle schoolers
  • Responsible for outreach to middle schools, writing tests for competitions, and planning event logistics

Educational Access Tutor

Junior Scholar, Girls Who Math
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed supplemental lessons for low-income students
  • Provided math, science, and english homework help
  • Found affordable opportunities catering to students' passions

Club Member

Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA
09.2021 - 07.2024
  • Placed 3rd for Medical Terminology event at VA Student Leadership Conference 2022
  • Qualified for International Leadership Conference competition 2022
  • Placed 4th for Medical terminology event at VA Student Leadership Conference 2024

Accomplishments

  • National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Top 50 Scorer in Individual Round of Washington University Chemistry Tournament

Timeline

Biochemistry Research Intern

George Mason University
08.2024 - Current

Biotechnology Research Intern

Kakatiya University Biotechnology Department
07.2024 - Current

General Physician Inpatient Shadower

Rohini Super Speciality Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024

Pediatric Clincial Volunteer

Inodaya Hospitals
06.2024 - 08.2024

Opthamologist Outpatient Shadower

NoVA Eye MD
04.2024 - 05.2024

Blood Donor Ambassador

Red Cross
12.2023 - Current

Clinical Research Intern

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Hunter-Nelson Sturge Weber Syndrome Center
06.2023 - 08.2023

Competitions Coordinator

TJHSST Chemistry Team
05.2023 - Current

Community Health Outreach Volunteer

Medical Reserve Corps
04.2023 - Current

Blood Drive Volunteer

INOVA Bloodmobile
03.2023 - Current

Writing and Events Director

GoSTEM
08.2022 - Current

Educational Access Tutor

Junior Scholar, Girls Who Math
09.2021 - Current

Club Member

Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA
09.2021 - 07.2024
Saanvi Nandikonda