SAHAJ SATANI

FOUNDER & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER

SAHAJ SATANI

STUDENT

Sahaj Satani from Southlake, TX, is an aspiring MD driven by a desire to directly impact lives and contribute to groundbreaking research. Raised in Manhattan, NYC, and Dallas, TX, he is dedicated to serving underserved communities through his internships at clinics, volunteering at hospitals, and as an active researcher in prominent labs and organizations, he plans to eventually bridge the gap in healthcare. With a passion for blending clinical practice and scientific inquiry, Sahaj aims to improve healthcare accessibility while pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge.

ABOUT ME

SAHAJ SATANI

MY WORK

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of MEDILOQUY

Impacted 3,000+ students through education, mentorship, and internship/volunteer programs, research opportunities, including a mission trip to RMS Hospital in Gujarat, India (850+ Active Students).
Created MEDILOQUY Blog & Podcast, showcasing different scientific/medical ideas, and as an opportunity for our interns.
Created MediloBot, which assists users by guiding independent research projects and addressing general medical questions.
Partnered with major healthcare organizations, including Texas Health Resouces, fostering collaborative initiatives in medical education and career guidance.
Recognized and interviewed by Ferdinand Velasco, M.D., CMIO at Texas Health Resources; presented MEDILOQUY and impact at a luncheon to the administrative board at Texas Health Southlake.
Recognized by the City of Southlake, Southlake Chamber of Commerce, Southlake Foundation, and Economic Development Council of the City of Southlake.
Presented MEDILOQUY to Shawn McCaskill, Mayor of Southlake, TX; CSHS Principal Ryan Wilson; Council Women Kathy Talley; Andrew Yeager, Vice-President of CISD Trustee Board; and more at Youth Entrepreneurs' Summit
Featured in Southlake Style and SHOUTOUT DFW for community contributions and educational achievements.
Helped raise $25,000+ through successful fundraising efforts to support healthcare initiatives.
Hosted 20+ educational webinars on critical medical topics, providing direct access to industry insights.
Received acclaim for college guidance services, enhancing student success in academic and career pursuits.

Content Creation: Crafted over 30 scientifically-minded blog posts, reaching an audience of 50,000+ students.
Educational Outreach: Organized and contributed to educational seminars, research mentorship, tutoring, and other resources, significantly impacting student engagement and learning.
Team Collaboration: Worked closely with the founder, Rishika Porandla, and other team members to develop and implement strategic goals and educational content.
Public Engagement: Helped in the dissemination of career resource guides and facilitated access to career seminars with NASA-employed individuals and interns.
Magazine Contribution: Helped publish the 87-page educational magazine (Summer 2023 edition), enhancing the organization's educational outreach.
Research Mentorship: Supported the Spacetime Archives Student Research Fellowship (SASRF), connecting students to scientific research databases and resources and facilitating their research projects.

Harvard Undergraduate OpenBio Laboratory Student Research Institute & MIT DMSE: Ceramics and Non-NiTi Shape-Memory Materials & Biomedical Applications | 8 Weeks of 2024 Summer
UT Southwestern Medical Center | Westover Lab: Oncogenic KRAS Mutants | July 2024 - Present
Texas Christian University | Hana Dobrovolny, PhD: Viral Infection Modeling | May 2024 – Present
University of North Texas | Food Web Workgroup: Molecular Motors | June 2024 - Present
2024 Bethel College Summer Science Institute (BCSSI): Molecular Genetics & Protein Biochemistry | 2024 Summer
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center & TCU Burnett School of Medicine: Cancer Treatment Case Report | 2023 - 2024
International Youth Neuroscience Association: Neuroscience II Certificate Track | June 2024 – August 2024
Science Gurus Cell Science Research Internship: Cancer Therapeutics Bioinformatics | Summer 2024
Government Medical College Surat, India: Nipah Virus (NiV) Outbreak | 2023-2024
Independent Research: Developing Bioluminescent Forests Using CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing & Nano-Material Enhanced Rainwater Harvesting Surfaces

BLOGGING DIRECTOR of SPACETIME ARCHIVES

RESEARCH

MEDILOQUY

Spacetime Archives

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER of CARROLL CARES

Supported 50+ students in cancer research, connecting them with physicians and research opportunities.
Organized 3 major conferences, providing platforms for student research presentations.
Created and disseminated research posters, improving student presentation skills.
Fostered partnerships with local healthcare providers for real-world research experiences.
Recruited and trained new members, expanding the organization’s reach.
Collaborated on strategic planning, contributing to organizational goals and projects.

Carroll CARES

CO-FOUNDER & VICE-PRESIDENT of CARROLL SHOE DRIVE

500+ Shoes Donated: Provided footwear to those in need across Haiti, Iran, and the DFW Metroplex.
Featured on Major News Platforms:
- FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth: Highlighted for impactful community service.
- Southlake Style: Acknowledged for empowering communities through footwear donations.
- CBS News Texas: Recognized for efforts in addressing footwear poverty globally.
350+ Views on CBS News Feature: Showcased a group of North Texas high school students tackling global footwear poverty.

Carroll Shoe Drive

A Review of Classical and Novel Shape-Memory Materials for Biomedical Applications

Through the Harvard OpenBio Laboratory Student Research Institute Program, I collaborated with Eliana Feygin from MIT DMSE and Harvard professors to conduct a comprehensive review of shape-memory materials for biomedical applications. Our project, which achieved top-three recognition from 35 students in the Literature Review Section and is set to be published in The Young Researcher Journal, explored both classical and novel materials' properties and applications. This was a prestigious program, with only 70 of 1800 applicants being selected, making it highly selective with an acceptance rate of 3.8%

MY PORTFOLIO

Here, you can find more detailed work of specific projects I have completed, further expanding on my experiences above.

Assessing KRAS G12C Essentiality and Co-Mutation Effects through Structural, Biochemical, and Computational Analysis

At Kenneth Westover, MD, Ph.D.'s Lab at the Radiation Oncology Department at UTSW, I characterized oncogenic KRAS mutants, developed RAS complex models, and analyzed mutation impacts on protein dynamics. I optimized in-lab arrays to improve transfection efficiency, revealing key interactions between KRAS mutants and RAF. Additionally, I analyzed CRISPR knockout screens to evaluate KRAS G12C essentiality in co-mutated cell lines, generating volcano plots for comparative analysis. My findings are contributing to an upcoming research paper, and I received credits for this work.