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====Independent Research Projects==== | ====Independent Research Projects==== | ||
* [http://dondi.github.io/GRNsight GRNsight]: a web app and service for | * [http://dondi.github.io/GRNsight GRNsight]: a web app and service for visualizing models of gene regulatory networks. | ||
**Mentors: Dr. [[User:Kam_D._Dahlquist |Kam D. Dahlquist]] and Dr. John David N. Dionisio | **Mentors: Dr. [[User:Kam_D._Dahlquist |Kam D. Dahlquist]] and Dr. John David N. Dionisio | ||
**Recent Publication: [[Media:AV_Peerj-preprints-GRNsight083116.pdf| Dahlquist, K. D., Dionisio, J. D. N., Fitzpatrick, B. G., Anguiano, N. A., Varshneya A., Southwick, B. J., Samdarshi, M. (2016), "GRNsight: a web application and service for visualizing models of small- to medium-scale gene regulatory networks." ''PeerJ Computer Science.'']] | |||
**[http://dondi.github.io/GRNsight/publications.html Other Publications] | **[http://dondi.github.io/GRNsight/publications.html Other Publications] | ||
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*'''President of Marians Service Organization''' | *'''President of Marians Service Organization''' | ||
**Loyola Marymount University, January 2016-Present | **Loyola Marymount University, January 2016-Present | ||
**Previous: Social Chair, January 2015 - December 2015 | |||
**Facilitate all aspects of Marians Service Organization including service placements, on campus activism, and internal and external communications. | **Facilitate all aspects of Marians Service Organization including service placements, on campus activism, and internal and external communications. | ||
*'''Treasurer of Alpha Sigma Nu (ASN) Honors Society''' | |||
**Loyola Marymount University, April 2016-Present | |||
**ASN is a Jesuit University Honors Society that emphasizes the importance of service, leadership, and academics. | |||
*'''Clinical Assistant''' | *'''Clinical Assistant''' | ||
**Venice Family Clinic, January 2015 - Present | **Venice Family Clinic, January 2015 - Present | ||
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==Career interests and goals== | ==Career interests and goals== | ||
* After getting my B.S. in Biology, I hope to attend medical school, and use my minor in computer science to actively participate in the emergence of big data technology into everyday medical practices. | * After getting my B.S. in Biology, I hope to attend medical school, and use my minor in computer science to actively participate in the emergence of big data technology into everyday medical practices. | ||
==Personal Interests and Hobbies== | |||
* Reading | |||
* Music | |||
* Photography | |||
#What is your favorite aspect of biology and why? | |||
#*Biology is constantly a constantly evolving field, with modern biology making new discoveries at a faster pace than ever before. It is particularly exciting to consider the practical applications of these discoveries in different fields such as biotechnology, bioinfomatics, and medicine. | |||
#What is your favorite aspect of computer science and why? | |||
#*Computer science embodies the intersection between creativity and logical thinking. It is an incredibly important part of today's society as almost all modern technologies require optimization through computer science to some degree. My favorite part of studying computer science is the process of creation; starting with a blank page, and after a few hours, creating a functional program that could entertain or make another process more efficient is incredibly exciting. | |||
==Acknowledgements== | |||
This page was created with the help of [[User:Kam_D._Dahlquist | Dr. Kam D. Dahlquist]] as well as [https://xmlpipedb.cs.lmu.edu/biodb/fall2015/index.php/User:Anuvarsh a previously constructed user page on XMLPipeDB.] Some parts of this page was constructed with my partner, [[User:Matthew_K._Oki | Matthew Oki]]. While I worked with the people noted above, this individual journal entry was completed by me and not copied from another source. | |||
==References== | |||
[[BIOL368/F16:Week_1 | Week 1 Assignment Page]] by [[User:Kam_D._Dahlquist| Dr. Kam D. Dahlquist]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:54, 5 September 2016
Contact Info
- Anindita Varshneya
- Loyola Marymount University
- 1 LMU Dr. MSB 5364,
- Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Email Anindita through OpenWetWare
Education
Loyola Marymount University
- B.S. in Biology, Minor in Computer Science expected in May 2017
Relevant Coursework
- CMSI 367: Biological Databases
- BIOL 490: General Physiology
- CMSI 281: Data Structures
- CMSI 282: Algorithms
- CHEM 370: Biochemistry
- BIOL 351: General Physiology
- BIOL 398: Plant Biotechnology
- CMSI 370: Interaction Design
- BIOL 368: Bioinfomatics Lab
- BIOL 376: Genetics Lab
- BIOE 6000: Introduction to Bioethics
Independent Research Projects
- GRNsight: a web app and service for visualizing models of gene regulatory networks.
- Mentors: Dr. Kam D. Dahlquist and Dr. John David N. Dionisio
- Recent Publication: Dahlquist, K. D., Dionisio, J. D. N., Fitzpatrick, B. G., Anguiano, N. A., Varshneya A., Southwick, B. J., Samdarshi, M. (2016), "GRNsight: a web application and service for visualizing models of small- to medium-scale gene regulatory networks." PeerJ Computer Science.
- Other Publications
Work and Volunteering Experience
- President of Marians Service Organization
- Loyola Marymount University, January 2016-Present
- Previous: Social Chair, January 2015 - December 2015
- Facilitate all aspects of Marians Service Organization including service placements, on campus activism, and internal and external communications.
- Treasurer of Alpha Sigma Nu (ASN) Honors Society
- Loyola Marymount University, April 2016-Present
- ASN is a Jesuit University Honors Society that emphasizes the importance of service, leadership, and academics.
- Clinical Assistant
- Venice Family Clinic, January 2015 - Present
- Take vitals and help MA, nurses, and doctors with other tasks.
- Research Assistant
- Loyola Marymount University, September 2014 - Present
- Software developer for Test Driven Development (TDD) on GRNsight program.
- General Biology Lab Teaching Assistant
- Loyola Marymount University, Fall 2015 - Spring 2016
- Teach basic laboratory skills and techniques.
Career interests and goals
- After getting my B.S. in Biology, I hope to attend medical school, and use my minor in computer science to actively participate in the emergence of big data technology into everyday medical practices.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
- Reading
- Music
- Photography
- What is your favorite aspect of biology and why?
- Biology is constantly a constantly evolving field, with modern biology making new discoveries at a faster pace than ever before. It is particularly exciting to consider the practical applications of these discoveries in different fields such as biotechnology, bioinfomatics, and medicine.
- What is your favorite aspect of computer science and why?
- Computer science embodies the intersection between creativity and logical thinking. It is an incredibly important part of today's society as almost all modern technologies require optimization through computer science to some degree. My favorite part of studying computer science is the process of creation; starting with a blank page, and after a few hours, creating a functional program that could entertain or make another process more efficient is incredibly exciting.
Acknowledgements
This page was created with the help of Dr. Kam D. Dahlquist as well as a previously constructed user page on XMLPipeDB. Some parts of this page was constructed with my partner, Matthew Oki. While I worked with the people noted above, this individual journal entry was completed by me and not copied from another source.
References
Week 1 Assignment Page by Dr. Kam D. Dahlquist
Other Links
User Page: Anindita Varshneya
Bioinfomatics Lab: Fall 2016
Class Page: BIOL 368-01: Bioinfomatics Laboratory, Fall 2016
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SURP 2015
Links: Electronic Lab Notebook