Varun Indugula Email & Phone Number

Cary, Nc, Us

The Connectome Project is dedicated to fostering diversity and building a sense of community in the fields of neuroscience and psychology. The primary objective is to connect students with professionals from diverse backgrounds and locations around the world. As a team, we actively seek out professionals who are passionate about forging connections and imparting knowledge to students in these rapidly evolving disciplines. Just as the brain relies on interconnected neural circuits, our goal is to enhance the global network of enthusiastic individuals passionate about neuroscience!

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

Volunteer at the UNC Hillsborough Campus Hospital, an extension of UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill Weekly shifts at both the Medical-Surgical 3BT RN unit and the CT/MRI/X-ray Imaging and Radiology unit. Med-Surg 3BT responsibilities include patient interaction and support, organizing and setting up rooms for patients including welcome kits and bed-making, assisting nurses in transporting patients and materials, and answering patient calls and requests. Imaging/Rad responsibilities include patient coordination and management before/after imaging, imaging room turnover and restocking, and assisting imaging technicians when needed.

Group moderator for the "Adult siblings of individuals with Williams Syndrome", as part of the Family Support Network. Work with members of the group to meet and discuss challenges and strategies as they relate to individuals dealing with WS

The Williams Syndrome Association (WSA) works to advance the interests of all individuals with Williams syndrome throughout their lifespan by providing programming and resources, supporting research, promoting partnerships and connections, and ensuring that the infrastructure of the organization has the capacity to lead our community toward its goals.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Nu Rho Psi is the only nationally-recognized honor society in the area of brain research. The study of the brain is one of the noblest of academic pursuits because a deep and true understanding of the principles by which the brain works contributes directly to the quality of our lives and the well-being of future generations.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Conducted research under Dr. Jason Stein at the UNC Neuroscience Center in the UNCSOM Department of Genetics. Performed basic literature review to understand diSPIM imagingmicroscopy technology for visualizing pre and postnatal mouse model brain imaging data. Work involved developing a data processing pipeline via MatLab to integrate and analyze large data files regarding light sheet fluorescence microscopy images of mouse brains that recapitulate the clinical macrocephaly phenotype found in patients with the Chd8 heterozygous mutation

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

This APPLES service-learning class is focused on neuroscience outreach activities that we bring to the community. Through the design and implementation of hands-on neuroscience activities for local elementary and middle schools, we will gain a deeper understanding of brain anatomy, fundamental neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology, brain and spinal cord involvement in sensory processing and movement, and causes and symptoms of common neuropathological and neuropsychiatric diseases. Students in this class will use the UNC BeAM Makerspace to design and construct their own hands-on neuroscience activities and will assess their effectiveness during the semester culminating in a final research poster presentation detailing the design and assessment of their outreach activity. They will also reflect on the meaning of community engagement. Over the course of the semester, each student will complete a minimum of 30 hours of service within the community.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Provided academic support and guidance to students in BIOL-205 at UNC (Cellular and DevelopmentalBiology) with Dr. Drew Davidson and Dr. Brian Kinney. Conducted one-on-one and/or group Zoom meetings to discuss questions and concerns about study techniques, course content, etc. Chosen as a PM due to exceptional performance in the class and after passing a short application process.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Conducted team-based neuroscience research in NSCI 290, a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) under Dr. Rachel Penton in a mentor-led research lab environment within the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Utilized the Allen Institute for Brain Science's Mouse Brain Atlas to examine sex differences in visual activity in the brain based on sex using Jupyter Notebooks. Authored Journal of Neuroscience formatted paper and research poster, both produced at the end of the Lab

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

- Processed structural MRI images and lightsheet scans and controlled the quality of brain images for analyzing the dynamic network disruptions in Alzheimer's disease and biomarkers acrossneurological disorders- Developing/testing new methods for whole-brain tissue clearing Early Brain Development Study: Isolate brain masking of MRI images of laboratory mice using ITK-SNAP software to ensure accuracy for further analyses of imaging data.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Volunteer member within the Food Pantry in service of community members in the Wake County and Raleigh area in need of assistance or affected by poverty by providing food and nutrition, promoting health and wellness and by laying the foundations of home.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Research Assistant and Shadow at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Environmental Health. Worked under Dr. Sergei Grinshpun and Dr. Tiina Reponen in the Center for Health-Related Aerosol Studies conducting research on Air Quality and Aerosol Science Projects during my time working there. Able to practice laboratory techniques under staff supervision and independently along with assisting staff members with other projects.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: NC-Health Careers Access Program; Carolina Health Samaritan Society; Undergraduate Research Society; Office.

High School Diploma, General Studies, 12

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations (Co-President); Quiz Bowl; Speech and Debate Club (Officer); Children in Poverty Awareness.