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About Shikhar Gupta

Shikhar Gupta is a Senior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), originally from Palatine, IL. Passionate about biology and chemistry, Shikhar currently conducts retinal neurology research at Northwestern University and drug discovery research at IMSA. In the past, he has performed water quality research in Grayslake, IL, and has discovered a biological pathway in diabetic neuropathy patients through different research at Northwestern. As the Senior representative on Student Council and as the Captain of the Congressional Debate Team, he is also interested in researching public policy, specifically as it relates to student opportunity. Recognizing issues with student enrichment services and in an effort to apply his learning to his society, Shikhar founded Emerson Study Group (ESG), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing free and quality student services in order to inspire a generation of proactive learners. Aside from his academic and volunteering efforts, he is an active tennis player, Netlfix watcher, and soccer fan.

Positions

2021 - Present Drug Discovery Student Researcher, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2021 - Present Red Cross Club Founder and Co-President, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2021 - Present Student Council Senior-at-Large, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2020 - Present Academic Peer Tutor, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2020 - Present Boys Varsity Tennis, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2020 - Present Writing Center Tutor, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2019 - Present Chamber Choir Section Leader, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2019 - Present Congressional Debate Team Captain, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2019 - Present Medical Society/HOSA General Member, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2019 - Present Student Ambassador, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2019 - Present Student Committee for IMSA Advancement Legislative Chair, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2020 - 2021 Residential Student Leader Wing Liaison, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2019 - 2020 IMSA Allies, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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2019 - 2020 Math Team, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2021 - Present Student Researcher, Schwartz Lab, Northwestern University
2020 - 2021 Student Researcher, Menichella Lab, Northwestern University
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Education

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Present Class of '22, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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Conferences (2)

Internships (1)

Creative Works (2)