Arnav Bhalla
I am a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia, passionate about combining medicine, engineering, and research to drive innovation. Outside the classroom, I enjoy watching Formula 1, building LEGOs, traveling, playing piano, Bhangra, and exploring the world through geography games.
View my Resume
Education
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Weighted GPA: 4.498
Notable Courses: Organic Chemistry, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Senior Research Lab, Microbial Genomics & Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, DNA Science, Neurobiology
Research
Children's National Hospital
Jun 2024 - Present
-
Conducting neurogenesis research under supervision of Dr. Nobu Ishibashi and Dr. Tarik Haydar
-
Investigating neuronal migration out of the Subventricular Zone (SVZ) of postnatal day 1 - 3 mice brains; Presented research to 37-member panel; Publication pending
George Mason University
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
-
Conducted research under the supervision of Dr. Naoru Koizumi evaluating graft efficacy of immunosuppressant medications such as antithymocyte globulin (ATG), Alemtuzumab, and Basiliximab for patients requiring a kidney transplant
-
Conducted statistical analysis such as ANOVA and creating Cox regression models using data provided by nearby hospitals
Publications
Projects
Connected Crosswalk Assistance
Co-founder and Chief Research and Marketing Officer
Jun 2022 - Present
CoCA, or Connected Crosswalk Assistance, is a startup that aims to provide a reliable and efficient walking cane for visually impaired individuals that allows them to remotely activate crosswalks from their walking cane and safely cross streets.
Vytal.ai
Machine Learning Engineer & Medical Researcher
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023
Developed gaze-tracking algorithms for neurodegenerative disease detection such as Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Authored publication and literature review on results via OSF Preprints.
Volunteering & Community Service
Children's National Hospital
Jun 2024 - Present
-
Shadowed cardiac surgeries and patient care under 4 surgeons including Dr. Aybala Tongut and Dr. Nobu Ishibashi
-
Observed surgeries such as aortic arch reconstruction on a month-old infant
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Feb 2024 - Present
-
Trained 10 new volunteers as a volunteer lead and helped organized volunteer events
-
Checked in with patients across surgical and oncology units and introduced a "Care Cart" to bring warmth to patients
Pivot Physical Therapy
Jul 2023 - Present
-
Shadowed physical therapists and assisted patients with orthopedic injuries to ensure correct exercise execution and adherence to home routines
-
Worked as a scribe for physical therapists
House of Mercy
Apr 2024 - Present
-
Raised $1,400+ in a Back-to-School Drive, providing essential support, including food and clothing
-
Provided school supplies to 200 high schoolers without sufficient educational resources
-
Lead outreach to ~40 local businesses
Remote Area Medical
Nov 2022 - Present
-
Volunteer at various RAM clinics across Virginia, which provide ~$100,000 in care to people without adequate healthcare
Northwest Hospital
Jun2023 - Jul 2023
-
Volunteered in the out-patient pharmacy department at Northwest Hospital
-
Created medication kits such as Protonix kits, Epinephrine kits for Anaphylaxis, and prepared Insulin pens for injection
