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Priyanka Kumar
Research Specialist - Neuroscience Major - Co-Founder of Operation Smile UTD
Priyanka Prem Kumar is a Research Specialist at Children's Mercy Kansas City with a background in Neuroscience.1 She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience in 2022.1 In her current role, which she has held since March 2023, Priyanka performs cell culture operations, differentiates human iPSCs to various lineages, and analyzes gene expression via RT-qPCR.1
During her time at UTD, Priyanka was involved in several research positions:
- Undergraduate Research Assistant in the APRL and VMBL labs, working on a noninvasive permanent contraceptive device.1
- Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Neurobiology Lab, conducting behavioral scoring experiments with rats.1
Additionally, Priyanka co-founded the Operation Smile UTD Chapter, raising funds for cleft lip operations.1 She also served as a Freshman Mentor and Student Worker at UTD.1
Priyanka is multilingual, with proficiency in English, Telugu, Arabic, French, and Tamil.1 Her LinkedIn profile showcases her commitment to research and her diverse skill set in the field of neuroscience and cell biology.
