Anusha Soni Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States

⎯ Selected by ChildTrends and the Office of Population Affairs to speak as a Panelist at the National Imagining Youth Centered Communities Conference (>100 attendees nationwide; discuss improvements for youth health accessibility and safety.- Engaged in discourse with lawmakers, educators, and government officials to advocate for increased accessibility to healthcare, education, and mental health resources for youth nationally. Pushed for increased funding to allow for youth initiatives and the formation of safe spaces. Introduced the concept of pipeline programs to support youth educational development while breaking socioeconomic boundaries.- Lead initiatives to gain funding and improve youth healthcare accessibility nationwide; only youth member representing UT Health at the regional conference.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

- Shadowed/Assisted Healthcare staff across Methodist Hospital in various units (Labor & Delivery, ER, OR, Interventional Radiology, Admitting, Surgery, Cardiac Telemetry).- Took vital signs, patient care, assisted during procedures, and analyzed bloodwork/patient case studies with doctors.- Took patient case studies with nurses and physicians while intensively training on different disease types & patient care techniques.- OSHA, CPR, BLS certified. In preparation to become a Clinical Medical Assistant.

- Selected to represent UT Teen Health at the Take Action for Adolescents Dialogue: Hosted by the National Office for Population Affairs to discuss how to improve teen health nationally, through utilization of the Advancing Equity in Adolescent Health through Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and Services Award from the Office of Population Affairs.- Engaged in discourse with various government officials and non-profit organizations to implement and improve Teen Health strategies with evidence-based programming to reduce teen pregnancy, improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, and promote positive youth development. - Collaborated with diverse high-school students from across San Antonio as a member of the Youth Leadership Council to design impactful campaigns to raise community awareness about teen reproductive health and safety in San Antonio.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

- Studying the effects of the APOBEC cytosine deaminase on tumor growth within the Harris Lab (part of HHMI) at UT Health under the direct mentorship of Dr. Harshita Gupta and Dr. Reuben Harris.- Partnered and collaborated on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Liver Cancer, Melanoma Tumor Mutagenesis Research Projects to study tumor mutagenesis.Abstracts:- Soni, A., Henderson, S., Kalantzakos, T., Gupta, H., Harris, R. (2023) The Effects of APOBEC3A on Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy Efficacy. Retrieved 2023.- Soni, A., Naumann, J. Dominguez, A., Jhangiani, N., Carpenter, M., Gupta, H,. & Harris, R. (2023) APOBEC3A enzyme causes liver cancer in vivo. Retrieved 2023.- Soni, A., Gupta, H., Salinas, E., Vadlamudi, R., & Curiel, T. (2021). Tumor intrinsic mTORC1 component Raptor makes tumor resistant to anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy by regulating interferon gamma resistance. Retrieved 2023.

An international non-profit that aims to empower women to be the next generation of healthcare leaders.- Coordinated the "A Letter for Every Physician" initiative globally, which successfully connected 500 doctors internationally.- Led diverse student groups from 20+ countries by offering virtual cards that carried messages to physicians worldwide - Worked with medical professionals for the virtual Surgiterns Medical Workshop, attracting 200+ attendees across 70+ countries.- Presented workshop with professionals from Stanford Med, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Long School of Medicine, McGovern Medical School and with the Chair of Plastic Surgery at UT Health Long School of Medicine to develop innovative medical awareness initiatives, designed to boost awareness for medical careers amongst women globally.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

- Selected as one of twenty exceptional students across Greater San Antonio and neighboring areas to partake in an exclusive, fully funded, three-year biomedical research program. Held at UT Health Long School of Medicine and the UTHSCSA campus.- Gained proficiency in various research and clinical skills (casting, suturing, various lab techniques).- Selected to speak at American Heart Association STEM Goes Red Event, Viva Science Community Outreach Event.- Chosen from entire program cohort to be the commencement speaker for the Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy Graduation Ceremony: presented on APOBEC and its extensive role in promoting triple-negative breast cancer.

- Currently teach Anatomy and Physiology to >100 students nationally. Create and provide engaging coursework to prepare students for competitive events. Students were taught advanced coursework on the Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems.⎯ Assisted 45 students with a Neuroscience course and students from UC Berkeley to deliver a dynamic learning experience. Helped create coursework pertaining to preparation for the Brain Bee National Competition.⎯ Designed coursework and lesson plans and facilitated an impactful and comprehensive Immunology Course for 60 students.⎯ Served as a Lead instructor for Anatomy and Physiology courses focusing on the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic system (2023).

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, Direct Medical Pathway, Freshman

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High School Diploma, Medical/Clinical Assistant

Health focused college-preparatory magnet school ranked #1 Best Public High School in San Antonio, Texas (2021)