Urvashi Gupta +1.248.909.0542 | urvashig97@gmail.

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BS/MD MedStart Program | Wayne State University 15941 Johnson Creek Dr., Northville, MI 48168

Education BS/MD MEDStart Program, Wayne State University – May 2019/May 2023
B.S. Biochemistry and Chemical Biology with Departmental Honors (GPA: 3.64)
Minor(s): Mathematics, Anthropology
Honors and Dean’s List (top 10% class ranking) – 2016-Present
Awards National Merit Scholar 2015
Recognition by Honors College for E-Portfolio Design (https://urvashigupta.weebly.com)
Relevant • Metals in Biology • Probability Theory
Coursework • Culture in Biology • Drug Design and Toxicology

Research / Lab Dr. Noa Ofen: Lifespan Cognitive and Brain Development 10/2016 – Present
Experience Research Assistant
• Worked with and analyzed ten participants’ worth of data on a weekly basis to assess positive memory
tactics with MATLAB, genotyping, and tracing equipment
• Coordinated MRI cognitive testing to obtain knowledge on proper behavioral and cognitive examinations
(Spatial Navigation, MEMyc, aMem, WRAML, CVLT, and CELF)
• Analyzed the relevance of the KIBRA T-allele polymorphism in relation to episodic and associative
memory and hippocampal subfields in all age groups
• Conducted analyses, extractions, and assessments of statistical and cerebral volume data
• Gathered data from various scientific journals (from PubMed, PsychInfo) to formulate a meta-analysis
Publications Gupta, Urvashi; Hassanieh, Salma; Anderson, Dana; Yu, Qijing; Roverson, Jason; Piercy, Jamie; Heitzer,
Andrew; Raz, Sarah; Ofen, Noa. Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Hippocampal Volume and
Memory Performance in Preterm-Born Individuals. Presented at:
• Rodney Clark Undergraduate Poster/Research Day April 2017
• 48th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Michigan Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience May 2017
• UROP Conference at WSU November 2017
Homayouni, Roya; Gupta, Urvashi; Hassanieh, Salma; Yu, Qijing; Ramesh, Sruthi; Ofen, Noa. KIBRA
Polymorphism Linked to Hippocampal Subfields Volume. Presented at: National Conference on Undergraduate
Research; April 4-8, 2018; Oklahoma State University.
Work/Volunteer Detroit Food Policy Council Detroit, MI 01/2018 – Present
Experience Volunteer
• Developed feedback surveys for attendees attending the annual Food Summit and compiled data regarding
evaluations, outcomes, and other comments provided at the conference
• Attended workshops and recorded notes on various policy and project presentations encompassing food
sustainability, access to healthy foods, urban farming, and other structural food system regulations
Karmanos Cancer Center Detroit, MI 10/2017 – Present
Volunteer
• Acted as liaison between patients and nursing staff regarding hospital information and any social behaviors
expressed by patients (between 5 and 80 years of age) or relatives
• Supported physicians in improving patient care and experiences via HIPAA compliance techniques
Northville District Library Northville, MI 09/2016 – Present
Computer Page
• Gained customer service skills by helping patrons with technological issues (digital transferring, computer
programs, printing, managing logs, rebooting equipment, etc.)
PAL Program at St. Mary Mercy Hospital Livonia, MI 09/2013 – 05/2016
Volunteer
• Visited elderly patients in rehabilitation who were predicted to develop delirium
• Analyzed data regarding preventative efforts such as stimulation of patient cognitive activity
Leadership MEDLife – Small Fundraising and Public Relations Chair 09/2016 - Present
Experience • Designed outreach to increase participation by 60% by organizing clinic trips abroad for chapter members
• Organized community-focused volunteer opportunities focused in education and development of the city
• Won a presentation design award relating to future projects in an interchapter conference relating to health
disparities and management behind clinic trips and follow-up care
PERIOD. – Marketing Staff 10/2017 - Present
• Planned 10+ events to raise awareness on LGBTQ+ inclusiveness and other social issues in menstruation
• Packaged pads and tampons as well as other hygienic products for menstruators in shelters
• Assisted in lobbying efforts to provide free menstrual products for students cross-campus
Additional Skills • Hindi (fluent), Urdu (fluent), Spanish (Intermediate) • Writing
• Photography & Graphic Design • Basic HTML and coding
• Microsoft Office • Interpersonal Communications