Raghav Balaji
Phone:
321-537-5516
Email:
Address:
2209 SW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
Objective
I am a student currently seeking a bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science. I plan to further my education in the connection of neuroscience and nutrition in medical school. My current research experience will teach me how to contribute to the research in the medical fields I am exposed to.
Research Experience
July 2025 - Present
April 2025 - Present
July 2024 - Present
Assisted with analysis of histology slides associated with cognitive decline research. Learned analysis techniques associated with histology.
University Scholar Program. Designed and started research titled "Examining Changes to the Brain Connectome After Modeling Age Related Deficits in Rats".
Research assistant. Joined the Brain Organization and Aging Lab where I learned how to contribute in neurological research studying memory decline in rodents. I conduct behavioral tests on rats to test their object discrimination abilities.
Leadership Experience
December 2023 - Present
December 2023 - Present
June 2021 - Present
Florida Cicerones - Presidential Host & Tour Guide. I was selected out of 700+ applicants to represent the university as an ambassador. This gave me the opportunity to serve President Fuchs at the Powell University House and President’s Suite. It also gave me the opportunity to give campus tours.
Solace - Chief of Hospital Affairs. I oversee the well-being of the organization by implementing and achieving set objectives. I also serve as a liaison between UF Shands and the Solace organization.
Hugh O'Brain Youth Leadership Foundation - Assistant Director of Programming. I advise leading high school students across Florida on bringing community service to their communities. I did this by coordinating with the Seminar Planning Committee through the year to host hundreds of high school students.