Sharvari Pathak

Conducts functional cardiac patch bioprinting by culturing and differentiating human iPS cells into cardiomyocytes. Synthesizes and applies cardiac-specific bioinks and integrates bioink and cells into a 3D muscle model.

Reinforced learning in an AI model on complex regenerative medicine topics by designing domain-specific prompts. Evaluated and revised model responses, including inducing reasoning errors to strengthen learning.

Performed molecular, genetic, and immunological experiments to study the genetic basis of kidney disease in human and murine models. Conducted ELISA/ELISpot and flow cytometry, and performed DNA preparation plus gene/protein expression assays including Northern blot, Western blot, and qPCR.

Produced high-brightness dye materials using nanoparticles for cell detection in flow cytometry. Conducted in-situ hybridization and fluorescent microscopy, and supported dye/antibody synthesis, characterization, and purification for conjugation workflows.

Investigated metastasis behavior of breast cancer cell lines under stress conditions using protein analysis and 3D invasion models. Performed Western blotting (including Furin detection) and supported mammalian cell culture for MB-468 and MCF-7.

Evaluated solvent systems for analysis of antioxidants to identify less hazardous and harmful options. Conducted electrochemical experiments, analyzed analytical data, and prepared antioxidant standards for testing.

Pursuing an MS in Biomedical Research at Wake Forest University from 2024 to 2026.

Grade: GPA: 3.84/4.0

Activities and societies: College Dean’s List (2018–2021). Recipient of Maize and Blue Scholarship (2021) and Brainstorm Freshman Scholar Award (2019).

Earned a BS in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (research-focused concentration) at the University of Michigan, Flint from 2018 to 2021.