Name: Khushi Kiran
Year in Program: 1st
Department: N/A
Mentor: N/A
Hometown: Hong Kong
Education: BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Past Research Experience:
Bioinformatics Research Intern - Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Collaborated with a PhD candidate and utilized different databases to study relations
within known Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma figures
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Pennsylvania State University (cellular dynamics
lab)
- Conducted experiments on the EMT migration process to investigate the effect of
certain inhibitors in cancer cell metastasis
Current Research Interest: Investigating viral infections which lead to cancer and their properties
Publications: N/A
Career Goal: Work in industry in the cancer biology field
Best Thing about the Program: I like that I get a good foundation in the IDP program for a year before having to choose a lab. I am able to rotate in multiple departments which helps make sure I choose a project and mentor who aligns with my grad school goals.
What makes you unique?
I was born in India but mostly grew up in Hong Kong and came to the US for the undergrad.
I feel that I have a unique perspective since I grew up in a multi-cultural fashion.