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Tejas Shivkumar

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am a student at the University of Chicago studying Biology and Economics with the goal of working in the biotechnology space from the business operations and development side. I am interested in the applications of technology to drug development and market strategy, and the translation of academic research to solutions to revolutionize healthcare. Working in the startup, finance, business development, and research spaces have given me a well-rounded understanding of the biotechnology space, and how to scope out and capitalize on viable opportunities within the space.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Intern

Nference
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • I created a full valuation model for a potential billion-dollar drug asset, using competitor analysis and benchmarking methods to estimate market penetration, costs, and potential profits
  • I worked across the Business Development, Clinical Research, and Legal teams to chart a potential course for developing this asset, and incorporated team members' input by altering both the valuation model and market strategy for this asset

Lead Student Researcher

ACC Young Scholars Program
12.2022 - Current
  • I conduct research on the prevalence of cardiac events, recorded by implantable devices, as correlated with gun violence across the US
  • I am working with executives at Biotronik and Shotspotter to analyze data from 2017-2022 and extract correlation, with consideration of other correlates such as socioeconomic status in different areas
  • I am also surveying HRS (Heart Rhythm Society) members on the use of third-party implantable device data analysis softwares to quantify the value they add to the treatment of patients who have implantable cardiac devices

Student Researcher

Moskowitz Lab
10.2021 - Current
  • I Underwent 2 month training in lab techniques such as PCRs (Polymerase Chain Reactions) and gel electrophoresis
  • I researched TBX5 and other genetic controls of cardiovascular morphology under Ozanna Burnicka-Turek.

Student Researcher

UCLA Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
  • I analyzed cardiovascular data (ECGs, Stroke Volume, phylogenetic analyses) on the function of giraffe, okapi, murine, porcine, and human hearts to discern methods of heart failure avoidance in different species
  • I published research in evolutionary biology research journals such as Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health (EMPH) on giraffes’ ability to avoid diastolic heart failure
  • my publications and abstracts are available at: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9181-9702

Lead Researcher

Vault Prep
06.2023 - Current
  • I compiled major studies on the homeschooling model and identified key factors in the success of multiple homeschooling and hybrid schooling models
  • I am working with Vault Prep founder Johnny Duda to structure a nonprofit education system to educate children living in domestically unstable environments

Investments Intern

GordonMD Global Investments
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • I visualized raw data to expose market trends in biotech, led meetings with companies the firm is considering investing in, tracking progress of companies the firm is currently invested in
  • I surveyed samples of >30 physicians to determine the viability of drugs in the biotechnology market and in treatment.
  • I created market and product research databases for multiple areas of biotechnology, including COVID, diabetes/obesity, and oncology to aid the firm’s investment strategy
  • I analyzed financial data using Excel

Intern

NeuTrace
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • I conducted ‘freedom to operate’ (FTO) searches of the IP portfolio of the company as a preparatory step for financing (2018)
  • I created education packets for investors to familiarize them with medical concepts related to system being designed by Neucures
  • I was responsible for user interface and user experience (UI/UX) development relating to imaging data
  • I was a member of the technical development team for the NeuTraceTM cardiac mapping software (2019)

Founding Member

UCLA Teen Heart Health Institute
01.2018 - Current
  • I performed research on teen heart disease prevalence and common causes, including prevalence in different ethnic groups
  • I created educational material for high schoolers on preemptive measures against heart failure, and collaborated with the Heart Institute of the Caribbean to educate Caribbean teens on heart failure incidence

Student Coordinator

Zoobiquity Biomimicry Symposium
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • I engaged specialists with questions on the mechanisms of adaptations of the giraffe heart regarding heart failure avoidance and its significance for human medicine for the Nobel Assembly’s 2019 Conference

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Biology

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2025

High School Diploma -

Brentwood School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021

Skills

  • MS Office
  • R (Programming Language)
  • Business Development Assistance
  • Financial Statements Expertise

Timeline

Business Development Intern

Nference
06.2023 - 08.2023

Lead Researcher

Vault Prep
06.2023 - Current

Investments Intern

GordonMD Global Investments
06.2023 - 09.2023

Lead Student Researcher

ACC Young Scholars Program
12.2022 - Current

Student Researcher

Moskowitz Lab
10.2021 - Current

Student Researcher

UCLA Medical Center
09.2019 - Current

Student Coordinator

Zoobiquity Biomimicry Symposium
06.2019 - 10.2019

Intern

NeuTrace
06.2018 - 08.2021

Founding Member

UCLA Teen Heart Health Institute
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Biology

University of Chicago

High School Diploma -

Brentwood School

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