Résumé · Updated October 2026
Arnav Aggarwal
Senior at LAMP in Montgomery, Alabama. Aspiring physician-scientist focused on neuroscience and traumatic brain injury.
3First-author review articles
ISEFQualifier, computational biology
~250Physician shadowing hours
3,250Students reached through STEM Nights
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Education
Loveless Academic Magnet Program (LAMP)
Montgomery, AL · Class of 2027
35ACT
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Awards & Honors
Senior
- CONA SemifinalistTop 120 of 750
- Congressional Award Gold Medalist
Junior
- ISEF QualifierComputational biology
- 1st Place, 1200 Computational BiologyGEARSEF
- 1st Place, 1200 Computational BiologyASEF
- GEARSEF Yale Science & Engineering Award
- GEARSEF AUM Department of Computer Science Award
- Auburn University Biosystems Engineering Award
- 1st Place, Hospitality & Tourism Operations ResearchAlabama DECA State CDC
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Congressional Award Silver Medalist
- Science National Honor Society
Sophomore
- Rice Neurotransmitter Competition Finalist
- 1st Place, Franchise Business PlanAlabama DECA State CDC
- Best Delegate, UN Security CouncilLIMUN
- AP Scholar
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Research & Professional
Lab research in TBI and Parkinson’s disease
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CAResearch Intern
Jun 2026 – Present- Investigated stress granules in traumatic brain injury using in vitro cell cultures and in vivo swine models; found stress granules present after injury in both and reduced in EMF-treated swine cells
- Completed CITI research ethics training and a 6-week internship (40 hrs/week) under Dr. Yssel Mendoza-Mari, then continued remotely for 320 hours total
- Performed qPCR and immunofluorescence (G3BP1, TIA-1) and observed Western blots; 2 papers under review (1 critical review, 1 original research article)
Research Intern
May 2025 – Jun 2025- Researched in person for 2 weeks (80 hours) under Dr. Yssel Mendoza-Mari in the Department of Translational Research, then continued remotely
- Published 3 neuroscience critical review articles as first author (co-first on 1): brain cell culture, medicinal plants in neurodegenerative disease, and current treatments for TBI
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALResearch Intern
Jun 2025 – Present- Worked 6–8 hrs/week for 10 months (240+ hours) under Dr. Manoj Mishra and Dr. Sudhanshu Sharma, Department of Biomedical Sciences
- Used a Python-based AI/ML systems biology approach to identify CEACAM1 as a new immune-related drug target in Parkinson’s disease, with eriocitrin and glyburide as top drug candidates; confirmed reduced ROS in an SH-SY5Y cell model
- Presented at GEARSEF, ASEF, and ISEF, and gave a 15-minute talk at ASU’s Research Symposium; original research article under review
Research Apprentice
Jun 2024 – Jul 2024- Completed 87 hours of lab research under Dr. Manoj Mishra studying protein expression and localization with Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCR
Kumon Learning Center
Montgomery, ALTeaching Assistant
Jan 2024 – May 2024- Tutored K–7 students in math and reading in a paid role, grading work and walking them through problems they got stuck on
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Clinical & Healthcare
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, ALPhysician Shadowing Student
Dec 2025 – Present- Shadowed physicians in internal medicine, urology, general surgery, and neurosurgery (~250 hours), observing patient care, procedures, and clinical decision-making
Medical Scribe (Volunteer)
Summer 2026- Worked full-time (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) for 3 weeks while a medical scribe was on leave, documenting patient visits for a urologist (~135 hours)
Junior Volunteer
May – Aug 2024- Volunteered 104 hours across Outpatient Care, the Surgery Center, Cardiology Recovery, the Cath Lab, and HR; earned AHA BLS certification (CPR and AED)
Adoration Hospice
Montgomery, ALStudent Volunteer
Mar 2026 – Present- Help with patient activities like bingo and letter writing; launched Memory Connections here
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Leadership & Service
BridgeSTEM Foundation
CEO & Co-Founder · 11th – Present- Founded a nonprofit (501(c)(3) pending) with a 5-member executive team to expand STEM education, research opportunities, and mentorship for underserved students
STEM Nights Program · Founder & Curriculum Director
10th – Present- Built hands-on health modules (Teddy Bear Clinic, Germ Spread Simulation, Suture Simulation, and more) and ran 30 events at 28 elementary and middle schools (~430 hours)
- Trained and supervised ~85 student volunteers and reached ~3,250 students with healthcare literacy and disease prevention
Baldwin Junior Researchers · Co-Founder
11th – Present- Launched a middle school research mentorship program at Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet for ~20 students with a 20+ hour curriculum, coaching them from research questions to competing at GEARSEF, ASEF, and beyond
Memory Connections · Developer & Co-Director
12th – Present- Developed a ~2-month scrapbooking program at Adoration Hospice, pairing volunteers with patients to compile personal scrapbooks using family photos, magazine cutouts, and Polaroids
- Coordinate with hospice staff on patient access, materials, and safety protocols, and lead on-site volunteer sessions
HOSA – Future Health Professionals
10th – PresentCo-Founder & Vice President (10th) · President (11th)
- Co-founded the chapter and grew it from 45 to 120 members, producing multiple state and international qualifiers; personally qualified 2x for SLC and 1x for ILC in Biomedical Debate
- Organized 6+ fundraisers and donation drives for care packages to the Children’s Hospital of Birmingham; earned HOSA’s Barbara James Service Award (Gold) twice
DECA
10th – PresentFounder & Chapter President
10th – 11th- Founded LAMP’s first business club; ran operations, officer training, and competitive prep, and launched a Trunk or Treat fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and LAMP Bite Bar, a student-run school enterprise
- Led 2 State Action Projects to Diamond-level recognition; guided 140+ students to State CDC (2025, 2026) and 44 to ICDC
Alabama DECA Vice President of Leadership
11th – 12th- Served as second-in-command to the state president; led leadership activities, recorded board minutes, and created all non-competitive events
- Completed a 4-day state officer training in Pigeon Forge, TN and a 5-day Student Officer Leadership Training Session (SOLTS)
- Wrote “How To DECA,” a 100-page guide to starting, chartering, and growing a DECA chapter
Model United Nations
9th – PresentTravel Team Delegate
11th – Present- Represented Portugal in the General Assembly Plenary at Auburn University Model UN, debating policy and co-writing resolutions
LIMUN XXXVII–XL · Delegate, Chair
9th – Present- Represented Russia and Vietnam across 2 years at LAMP’s student-run conference (18 committees, 500+ delegates)
- Co-chaired the new UNICEF committee: designed it, ran parliamentary procedure, and guided 35 delegates through resolution drafting
Youth In Government
Delegate, Lobbyist, Captain · 9th – Present- Competed in Youth Legislature and Youth Judicial; served in the First-Year Chamber and as a lobbyist (2025, 2026) for health-related legislation
- Selected as Captain of the Youth Judicial team and Head Attorney in a mock trial centered on an arson case
- Reached Committee C at CONA (semifinals, top 120 of 750) with a bill creating a framework for AI in healthcare
YMCA Person of the Year
Presentation Committee · 11th – Present- Selected to the 2025 and 2026 Presentation Committee as student presenter for the Britton/Bell Road YMCA nominee; interviewed the nominee, prepared the presentation, and attended the December 2025 banquet
Latin Club
Member · 9th – Present- Competed in a school-wide soccer tournament and the National Junior Classical League; assembled gift bags of essentials for the Salvation Army each year
Showing Our Other Side (SOOS)
Annual Talent ShowcaseGarage Band · Lead Guitarist, Bassist
11th – Present- Played lead guitar (11th) and bass (12th) in a student band at SOOS and Prom; picked to close the show as the final act 2 years in a row
Co-choreographer, Cultural Indian Dance
9th – Present- Co-choreographed 12–15 songs, built custom music mixes in iMovie, and led 12+ weeks of rehearsals each year
LAMP Cross Country
Varsity Runner · 8th – Present- Qualified for Sectionals and State every year from 8th through 12th grade, placed 8th at Sectionals in 10th grade, and ran a 5K PR of 18:15
- Attended Duke’s cross country camp · Follow me on Strava!
Georgia Bhangra Academy
Dancer, Manager, MC · 4th – 11th- Danced competitively at Georgia’s largest Bhangra academy as one of its first students (~8 hrs/week), commuting weekly from Montgomery to Cumming, GA
- Managed logistics for bi-annual Atlanta Hawks game performances, emceed the May 2025 recital, and helped the team place 2nd at ATL Tamasha 2025
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Skills & Interests
Lab
qPCRWestern blotImmunofluorescenceImmunohistochemistryCell culture
Technical
Python (AI/ML, computational biology)JavaScientific writingLiterature reviewPublic speaking
Languages
English (native)Hindi (conversational)Punjabi (conversational)
Interests
NeuroscienceTBI researchMedicineBusinessGuitarRunningPickleballTravel
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References
Dr. Yssel Mendoza-Mari
Research Mentor
Western University of Health Sciences
Paul Daniel
Calc BC / CSA Teacher, XC Coach
LAMP High School
Gina Newsom
AP Lang / Yearbook / Access Teacher
LAMP High School
Teresa Pittman
Latin / DECA / Congressional Award Advisor
LAMP High School
Contact details available on request.
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