Our Story

As an incoming 9th grader with a deep interest in the medical field, I’ve dedicated myself to exploring the intersections of science, health, and community service. I’ve participated in Rutgers Medical School’s summer and winter programs, where I gained hands-on experience in infectious diseases and learned from professionals across various medical fields.

My passion for science led me to undertake a Capstone project focused on paramagnetism. I’ve been fascinated by the field of paramagnetism and how that works, even though it’s a new topic that not a lot of people know about. I found it interesting how paramagnetism is present in our body and how it helps us interact with the Earth’s magnetic field.  With malaria being a major global issue, early detection is a challenge. I started learning about hemozoin, a byproduct of malaria that contains paramagnetic properties. When the Plasmodium parasite infects the blood, it breaks down the iron in hemoglobin and creates hemozoin. While someone has already developed a device based on this concept, I focused on researching its potential to help treat malaria.

In addition, I completed a Harvard Medical School HMX course on Genetics in the summer of 2025. I am also honored to have been nominated as a 2026 Future Leaders of Medicine Delegate for New Jersey.

I have engaged in community service though volunteering. I have been part of school-wide winter food drive to support the Zarephath Food Pantry, partnering with local grocery stores like Costco and ShopRite. I'm also involved with the Sattvic Meals Foundation, Franklin Township Drives.

As an 11th grader with a passion for medicine, I’ve always wanted to go into medicine because I genuinely love helping people when they’re at their most vulnerable. Learning how the human body works and using that knowledge to bring comfort excites me every day. It’s amazing to think that a simple act of kindness while listening, reassuring, or treating someone can actually lift their spirits, and knowing I can make someone smile, even during a tough time, gives my future career a real meaning. To me, medicine isn’t just a job, but it’s a way to spread hope & healing.

 I have engaged in community service through volunteering in a 3-month program to teach young kids French with CPF. To add on, I have also participated in several webinars by UHN STEM Pathways allowing to explore other career paths in medicine and expand my general knowledge of the field. Moreover, I have also volunteered in Relay for Life as part of the executive team with the Canadian Cancer Society, helping to raise awareness and support those affected by cancer. Also, during the school year I am a part of the HOSA club and that allows me to further my understanding of medicine as well. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the impact compassion and service.