Bijaya Manandhar

Hi, I am Bijaya Manandhar! An aspiring physician and neuroscience enthusiast currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Applied Neuroscience at Drexel University. Combining a deep fascination for brain function with a passion for patient care, I'm on a dedicated path to medical school. 

Drexel Department of Biology Undergraduate Researcher

Philadelphia, PA June 2023 - Present

• Strategized research experiments to study therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Disease 
• Conducted locomotion assays, RNA Isolation, cDNA Synthesis, and Dissections 
• Analyzed and communicated data from Alzheimer’s therapeutic testing

Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Trauma Surgery Intensive Care Unit Student Volunteer

Philadelphia, PA Oct 2023- May 2024

• Cared for patients in the TSICU by helping patients needs and restocking medical supplies 
• Learned the environment and duties for working in an ICU and a hospital
• Serviced doctors and nurses by shadowing and assisting them in their care for patients

Drexel University 

Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Anticipated Graduation: June 2026