Tejas BTB

Tejas B

Chemistry - The College of New Jersey

I am a junior Chemistry major at TCNJ. As a part of the 3+4 BS/MD program, I will conduct my undergraduate studies for 3 years and matriculate to the New Jersey Medical School.

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Education

The College of New Jersey
ChemistryGPA 3.96Class of 2027
John P. Stevens High SchoolGraduated
GPA 3.87Class of 2023

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SAT - 1520

Extracurriculars

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Analyzed lung cancer patients’ PET and CT scans, via segmentation applications, to quantify radiation-induced toxicity in abdominal muscles and major arteries between radiation therapy groups
Clinical ResearcherAcademic & Professional
Yale Cardiovascular Research Center
- Investigated the role of Polycomb Repressive Complex (PRC2) in vascular inflammation, exploring the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of PRC2 inhibition on endothelial cells using a specific FDA-approved pharmacological inhibitor (Joshi et al, manuscript submitted) - Performed western blotting, plasmid preparation, cell culture, transfection for silencing and overexpression, drug dose-dependence assays, RNAScope (limited proficiency), mouse aortic dissections and cryo-sectioning (limited proficiency), immunofluorescence staining, and confocal microscopy (limited proficiency)
Basic Science ResearcherAcademic & Professional
Children's Hospital of Philidelphia
- Examined the role of complement activation in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), caused by immune complexes of platelet factors and heparin to develop potential adjunctive therapy to reduce thrombotic risk - Executed mouse cheek and eye bleeds, inferior vena cava blood draws (limited proficiency), ELISA, gel electrophoresis, affinity chromatography, DNA extraction, PCR, and animal handling (mice)/murine husbandry (limited proficiency)
Research InternAcademic & Professional
International Socioeconomics Laboratory
- Interfaced with Harvard University, Trinity Dublin College, and Finxerunt (sister company) for partnerships and community outreach to educate stakeholders on steps to develop larger accessible housing projects - Coordinated the management of a 17,500 sq ft. healthcare facility in Corona, NY, that was as a focal point of projects surrounding advocacy and rallying awareness for healthcare barriers for the 300,000-member community
Head of ResearchCommunity Service & Volunteering
Central Jersey Cardiology
- Executed electrocardiograms (ECGs), pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) tests, annual physicals, and stress tests to detect patient cardiac health and develop supplemental changes to accommodate their health conditions - Performed comprehensive vital, medical history, and symptom analysis on patients prior to their appointment
Medical AssistantHealth & Wellness
Cranford Emergency Medical Squad
- Provided over 400 hours in coordinating emergency medical services alongside law enforcement agencies - Administered basic life support to deliver comprehensive and effective healthcare within critical moments of injury
CadetCommunity Service & Volunteering