StudentTrajectories
Our Student Scholars who've achieved global laurels and academic excellence.
Joshua K Selvan
Cancer Biology, Genetics
“From reading papers to critiquing them, and defending interpretations.”
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Had experience in robotics research. Wanted to work at the intersection of data science and healthcare. He was strong in statistics and his biological understanding was sound.
A multi-year progression on the Tumor Response Pathway in brain tumors.
- Peer-reviewed publication
- National-level science fair recognition — 4th place
- University Research Scholars Program
- Lab internship
Ananya Sriram
Epigenetics, DNA Repair
“From breadth to precision through feasibility validation and iterative refinement.”
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Strong interest, early drafts too broad.
A self-designed glioblastoma research project on DNA replication machinery.
- ISEF presentation
- Peer-reviewed publication — Journal of Emerging Investigators
Rayyan Syed
Neuro-oncology, Bioinformatics
“From ambitious ideas to feasibility discipline and revision-based clarity.”
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Curious, no biology or data analysis background.
A focused cancer enquiry around DNA repair genes.
- 2023 NCSEF (state) 3rd place — Biological Sciences
- 2023 UNC Charlotte Region 6 NC Science & Engineering Fair 1st place — Biological Sciences
- Peer-reviewed publication
- Full-ride scholarship and selective BS-MD admissions
- Internship in a Biotech Startup
Sareena Garg
Colorectal Cancer Biology
“From claiming to defending, with stronger argument coherence over revisions.”
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Motivated to contribute to cancer therapy.
A research project on microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer.
Shashvath Venkatesh
Oncology, Gene Expression
“From topic interest to analytical precision and defensible reasoning.”
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Wanted to work on an advanced project.
An exploration into the world of cancer and telomeres.
Beyond High School: Alumni Stories
Michelle
Biochemistry Graduate | MD, Australia | Medical Resident, California
Michelle came to uMaster having completed a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry in Canada. She joined the program to work on a cancer-based research project. The experience shifted her entire trajectory. She went on to complete her MD in Australia and is now a medical resident in California.
Alice
Biology Graduate | R&D Professional, Vancouver
Alice held both a Bachelor's and a Master's in Biology, but felt stuck in the academic world. She joined uMaster's R&D Industrial Training track, moved from student mindset to industry-ready professional, and secured a full-time position at a leading diagnostic company in Vancouver.
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