Saatvika Nair

Coordinated Long COVID outreach and physician education, partnering with LA County FQHCs and ME Action to organize an educational conference for 200+ physicians and integrate content into UCLA's GME program.

Restructured neurology residency curriculum to align with AAN guidelines, developing a comprehensive 2018–2024 curriculum map and presenting findings at Undergraduate Research Week, DGSOM Medical Education Conference, and AAN 2025.

Developed educational materials and led courses on radiation therapy topics including HDR brachytherapy to promote access to high-quality cancer treatment.

Tutored middle and high school students online in algebra, chemistry, and history, improving academic performance through tailored lessons and assessment.

Researched health issues affecting disadvantaged communities and produced social media content to promote health literacy and advocacy for underserved audiences.

Investigated glioblastoma heterogeneity using Seurat for single-cell analyses, conducted literature synthesis, and presented findings during lab meetings to support ongoing tumor research.

Assisted medical staff with procedures and patient care on the postpartum floor, applying AIDET communication framework and BLS/CPR skills to improve patient experience and clinical workflows.

Edited and reviewed manuscripts, trained via PKP School, and mentored new authors through the submission and publication process to improve journal quality.

Authored articles and designed graphics to promote health literacy in the LA community and managed visual content for social platforms.

Conducted intensive glioblastoma lineage-tracing research using novel methods and performed extensive tumor analyses to advance translational oncology projects.

Coordinated shifts and communications for scholars, led 20+ training events, assessed competency, and represented the department at Neuro Epilepsy conferences to support operations.

Assisted medical staff across Neuro Epilepsy, General Medical, and Gynecology floors for 220+ hours, applying AIDET communication and gaining hands-on clinical exposure.

Supported translational research and diabetes teams by entering trial data, creating outreach materials, and producing summary presentations to support study workflows.

Activities and societies: Clinical experiences serving diverse populations across urban and rural Kansas; emphasis on health equity and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Enrolled in the MD program with an integrated biomedical sciences and clinical skills curriculum emphasizing patient-centered care, health equity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Activities and societies: Member of American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) and VOICE Mission LA; engaged in undergraduate research and clinical internships.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with coursework in mathematical modeling for life sciences, clinical psychology, and systems & cellular neuroscience.

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: IB Biology HL, IB Mathematics HL, IB Computer Science HL, IB Chemistry SL, AP Statistics; 500+ service hours.

Completed the International Baccalaureate program and high school diploma (September 2016–June 2020), graduated Summa Cum Laude and logged 500+ service hours.