Rifa Gowani Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

❖ Conducted computational research in Blender using Python to simulate and analyze embryonic cell particle behavior under Dr. Sean Megason and Antoine A. Ruzette❖ Developed "Goo," a Python library for modeling biological cells, tissues, and embryos❖ Simulated cellular signaling and 3D organization using bioimage analysis

❖ Computationally developed heart disease treatments by integrating stabilizer peptides with mRNA to enhance their delivery and efficacy under the mentorship of Dr. Douglas Root❖ Received the TAMS Early Summer Research Program, where select students with a strong background in research receive a $4,500 stipend to further their research experience❖ Won the.

❖ A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with the mission to advocate for mental health awareness and work to reduce stigmas around mental health in South Asian communities ❖ Gained 300+ volunteers internationally and established chapters in 15+ countries❖ Featured in 1-on-1 interviews and articles with Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, and the Associated.

❖ Selected for an 8-week Johns Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine under Dr. Amanda Brown❖ Earned a $500 scholarship for exceptional research aptitude throughout the internship❖ Engaged in computational brain research with a focus on amputee studies and explored Computational and Translational and Clinical.

❖ 1 of 10 recipients of a full-ride $3,500 scholarship for the University of Texas at Austin Summer High School Research Academy under Dr. Laura Gonzalas❖ Utilized statistical analysis tools, including multivariate regression, chi-square tests, and RStudio, to recode and computationally process survey data, driving key findings for sustainability.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics

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