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Mihir Samdarshi
About Me
Contact Information
Snail Mail:
1 LMU Drive, MSB-5848 Los Angeles, CA 90045
email:
msamdars(at)lion(dot)lmu(dot)edu
Education
Loyola Marymount University
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Degree: Bachelor's of Science
- Major: Biology
- Minor: Computer Science
- Anticipated Graduation: December, 2019
Related Courses
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Research Experience
Department of Biology, Loyola Marymount University
- LMU Bioinformatics and Biomathematics Group (September 2015 – Present)
- Los Angeles, CA
- Advisors: Dr. Kam Dahlquist & Dr. John David Dionisio
- GRNSight: Web app and service for visualizing models of gene regulatory networks.
- Currently the senior-most member of lab, in charge of leading the major release initiative
- Combined knowledge of genetics and biology with computer science to create innovative visualization tool for small-scale gene regulatory networks
- Gained valuable experience working with Javascript, HTML5/CSS3, Python, Node.js, D3.js, Bootstrap, ReactJS, Jekyll, Mocha, Chai, GitHub, Linux, and Photoshop
- Worked on refactoring codebase, implementing test-driven development practice, and adding new functions
- Assisted with time-course experiments measuring yeast gene expression using DNA microarrays
Department of Bioengineering, University of California – San Diego
- Cardiac Mechanics Research Group (June 2019 – August 2019)
- San Diego, CA
- Advisors: Dr. Jeff Omens & Ariel Wang
- Computational fibrosis model of interactions between myofibroblasts and macrophages mediated by compound 43
- On Github
- Created a specialized program in Python in order to simulate sets of ordinary differential equations meant to represent two cells, cardiac fibroblasts and M1/M2-type macrophages
- Gained valuable experience working in Python, utilizing open source packages like Pandas, Matplotlib, Numpy, and more
Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Redox Biology Center (June 2018 – August 2018)
- Lincoln, NE
- Advisors: Dr. Jiri Adamec & Ryan Grove
- Mathematical model of neuronal energy metabolism pathways affected in epilepsy
- Used common computational/mathematical biology tools to create a mathematical model of energy metabolism in neurons and astrocytes
- Created and executed various wet lab experiments with C. elegans in order to validate the results of the mathematical model; used a thrashing assay to quantify and compare results between various trials with differing variables
- Gained valuable experience working with MATLAB, COPASI, Cell Designer, and various MATLAB modeling packages like Recon 3D.
Publications & Presentations
- Samdarshi M. (2019, August). Computational fibrosis model of interactions between myofibroblasts and macrophages mediated by compound 43. Oral session presented at UCSD Summer Research Conference, San Diego, CA
- Samdarshi M. (2019, April). New layouts, data types, and architecture for GRNsight 3: a web application for visualizing gene regulatory networks. Oral session presented at LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA
- Samdarshi M. (2019, February). New layouts, data types, and architecture for GRNsight 3: a web application for visualizing gene regulatory networks. Poster session presented at Southern California Systems Biology Conference, Irvine, CA
- Samdarshi M. (2019, February). Formulation and Validation of a Mathematical Model of Neuronal Energy Metabolism Pathways in Epilepsy. Poster session presented at Southern California Systems Biology Conference, Irvine, CA
- Samdarshi M. (2018, August). Formulation and Validation of a Mathematical Model of Neuronal Energy Metabolism Pathways in Epilepsy. Poster session presented at Nebraska Summer Research Symposium, Lincoln, NE
- Samdarshi M. (2018, March). Data Comparison Features and Development Tool Improvements for GRNsight: a Web App for Visualizing Gene Regulatory Networks. Poster session presented at Tri-Beta Pacific Division Conference, Irvine, CA
- Samdarshi M. (2018, March). Data Comparison Features and Development Tool Improvements for GRNsight: a Web App for Visualizing Gene Regulatory Networks. Poster session presented at LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA
- Samdarshi, M., Shin Y., Bachoura E., & Choe, A. (2017, March). Improved data interoperability for GRNsight: a web application for visualizing models of gene regulatory networks. Poster session presented at LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA
- Varshneya, A., Samdarshi, M., Anguiano N., & Shin. Y., (2017, January). New features improve GRNsight: a web application for visualizing models of gene regulatory networks. Poster session presented at Southern California Systems Biology Conference, Irvine, CA
- Varshneya, A., Anguiano N., & Samdarshi, M. (2016, March). Test-driven development improves GRNsight: a web application for visualizing models of gene regulatory networks. Poster session presented at Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA
- Varshneya, A., Anguiano N., & Samdarshi, M. (2016, March). Test-driven development improves GRNsight: a web application for visualizing models of gene regulatory networks. Poster session presented at LMU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA
Papers
- Dahlquist K.D., Dionisio J.D.N., Fitzpatrick B.G., Anguiano N.A., Varshneya A., Southwick B.J., Samdarshi M. (2016) GRNsight: a web application and service for visualizing models of small- to medium-scale gene regulatory networks. PeerJ Computer Science 2:e85 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj-cs.85
Work Experience
Hindi By Reena
- Tutor (September 2018 - Present)
- Formulated and executed various lesson plans.
LMU Burns Recreation Center
- Frontline Assistant (May 2017 - Present)
- Served as the point of contact for most Recreation Center information
- Provided members and guests with customer service, equipment rentals, guest services and other front desk operations
- Worked at Finish Line (Pro Shop), which sold sport drinks, energy bars and various sports equipment.
- Supervised Fitness Center, monitored fitness classes and did day to day maintenance and upkeep of weight equipment and cardio machines.
Los Angeles Zoo
- Robert Noyce Intern (June 2017 - August 2017)
- Created and completed two research projects that involved creating a whole new curriculum for Zoo Camp, and new educational programs for the Zoo’s LAIR exhibit, which is currently being implemented and serves the Zoo’s 1.8 million yearly visitor
- Enhanced guest experience by providing invaluable “interpretation” based on knowledge of Biology
- Supervised and helped to execute various lesson plans and educational activities in the Zoo Camp and overnight education programs
LMU Debate Team
- Research Assistant/Debater (April 2016 – May 2017)
- Wrote briefs about a variety of topics
- Judged tournaments and helped organize and run the LMU Invitational Tournament
- Debated against team members in practices
Extra-curricular Activities
LMU South Asian Student Association
- Secretary (August 2016 - May 2018)
- Member (August 2015 - Present)
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
- Member (September 2016 - Present)
- Phi Challenge Leader (January 2018 - Present)
- Sigma Challenge Leader (September 2019 - Present)
Division I Men’s Rowing Team
- Walk-on Student Athlete (August 2015 – January 2017)
- Devoted 22+ hours per week to athletics while carrying full course load
- Gained valuable leadership and team-building experience
- Won 1st place in the Parker Cup, 2nd place in UCLA/LMU head to head regatta, 2nd place in Long Beach Harbor Scrimmage
References
LMU BioDB 2019. (2019). Week 1. Retrieved September 3, 2019, from https://xmlpipedb.cs.lmu.edu/biodb/fall2019/index.php/Week_1
MediaWiki (2019). Category: Help. Retrieved September 3, 2019, from https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Category:Help
