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About Shruti Shakthivel

I researched the pathological interaction between Alzheimer's Disease and osteoporosis. I discovered a possible link between the two diseases. I presented my project at multiple symposiums, most notably, the 2019 International Student Science Fair in Singapore. Currently researching bone formation pathologies and how phosphate levels and bone mineralization are controlled by FGF23 protein levels.

Positions

April 2019 - Present Project Leader, Illinois Math and Science Academy ‐ Independent Research/IMSA Student Research
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January 2018 - Present President, Illinois Math and Science Academy ‐ ELEMENT (Equipping Learning Entrepreneurs through Mentorship)
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September 2017 - Present President, Illinois Math and Science Academy ‐ IMSA Student Productions (ISP)
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January 2018 - July 2018 Student Organizer, ISP Team Leader, Illinois Math and Science Academy ‐ International Student Science Fair (ISSF) 2018
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Curriculum Vitae

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Honors and Awards

  • 2019 International Student Science Fair (ISSF): First Place "Best Young Research Scientist" and First Place "Ideator Award"
  • 2018 Future Health Professional (HOSA) State Competition: Top 3 for Creative Thinking
  • 2018, 2019 National Spanish Exam: Gold Medalist

Education

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Present Class of 2020, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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Conference Presentations (5)

Creative Student Work / IMSA Student Productions (ISP) (3)

Class Projects (1)

Photographs (6)