SAKSHAM SAKSENA
Research Experience
Published Manuscripts
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Proof of Principle study using Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Universal Screening Test for Cancer through Ultrasound based Size-Distinction of Circulating Tumor Cell Clusters
Phylogenetic investigation of Gammaproteobacteria proteins involved in exogenous long-chain fatty acid acquisition and assimilation
Temperature and age, individually and interactively, shape the size, weight, and body composition of adult female mosquitoes
Presentations
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Spring 2024 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
Vanderbilt University LGBTQI Conference
Annual Meeting of the Association for Southeastern Biologists
Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium
Fall 2023 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
UNC OGE Poster Symposium
Spring 2023 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
Fall 2022 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
Fall 2022 University of Tennessee Chattanooga Virtual Research Conference
BSCI 1512 Poster Symposium
Fall 2021 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
2021 Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
2020 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research and Technology Conference
High School Research Projects
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Beat COVID-19
Cancer & Cardiovascular screening
Transcutaneous Electro-Analgesia
Non-Pharmacologic Pain Control Methods
Space Medical Kit and Real-Time Prosthetic Devising
Mars Medical Kit
Clubs
Community Service
Additional Employment
LinkedIn
Vanderbilt Student Government -
Academic Affairs Committee
Co-Chair (April 2023 - Present), Committee Member (September 2021 - Present)
Lead one of the largest Student Government committees and distribute task to committee members.
Pioneer establishment of a Syllabus Repository to improve transparency for course content and structure.
Advocate for removal of Vanderbilt Zoom Ban for classes and for the establishment of a textbook fund for low-income students.
Envision the institution of a guidance module for providing resources and advice to empower students for academic success.
Guide the organization and distribution of the GAP fund to assist students applying for graduate and professional schools.
Coordinate with administrators to provide student feedback and envision the future of Vanderbilt’s liberal arts core and Immersion program.
Vanderbilt Association for South Asian Cuisine
Co-President and Founder (October 2022 - Present)
Celebrate diversity of South Asian culture through appreciation of cuisine from different regions of South Asia.
Program and emcee monthly dinner events.
Foster club relations with faculty members and other Vanderbilt clubs.
Establish social media presence of the club on Instagram.
Supervise tasks of other board members.
Association of Biology Students
Co-President (April 2024 – Present), Publicity Chair (October 2022 – April 2024)
Design graphics and posters for publicity of club events.
Manage social media presence of the club on Instagram.
Plan and execute club events.
Eta Sigma Phi
Hyparchos/Vice President (March 2024 – Present), Grammateus/Secretary (September 2023 - March 2024)
Celebrate the language, culture, and mythology of Ancient Rome and Greece by hosting club events.
Coordinate club events and detail minutes of board meetings.
Vanderbilt Premed Society
Public Relations Co-Chair (April 2023 – Present)
Compose and distribute weekly newsletters to all members.
Build a new website for the organization.
Manage social media presence of the club on Instagram.
Vanderbilt University Research Journal
Natural Science Reviewer (October 2022 - Present), Liaison Committee Member (2021-2022)
Review submitted Natural Sciences paper for publication in the research journal.
Forged partnerships with campus organizations to advance engagement with the journal.
Acquire communication and writing skills.
Also Involved in:
American Chemical Society, Vanderbilt Student Physician Scientists, and South Asian Cultural Exchange.
Research Experience
Published Manuscripts
>
Proof of Principle study using Saccharomyces cerevisiae for Universal Screening Test for Cancer through Ultrasound based Size-Distinction of Circulating Tumor Cell Clusters
Phylogenetic investigation of Gammaproteobacteria proteins involved in exogenous long-chain fatty acid acquisition and assimilation
Temperature and age, individually and interactively, shape the size, weight, and body composition of adult female mosquitoes
Presentations
>
Spring 2024 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
Vanderbilt University LGBTQI Conference
Annual Meeting of the Association for Southeastern Biologists
Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium
Fall 2023 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
UNC OGE Poster Symposium
Spring 2023 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
Fall 2022 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
Fall 2022 University of Tennessee Chattanooga Virtual Research Conference
BSCI 1512 Poster Symposium
Fall 2021 Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair
2021 Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
2020 IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research and Technology Conference
High School Research Projects
>
Beat COVID-19
Cancer & Cardiovascular screening
Transcutaneous Electro-Analgesia
Non-Pharmacologic Pain Control Methods
Space Medical Kit and Real-Time Prosthetic Devising
Mars Medical Kit
Clubs
Community Service
Additional Employment
LinkedIn