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Mihir Samdarshi

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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

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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Degree: Bachelor's of Science
Major: Biology
Minor: Computer Science
Anticipated Graduation: December, 2019

Related Courses

Biology Computer Science
  • Molecular Biology of the Genome*
  • General Microbiology*
  • Urban Ecology*
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • General Physiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Genetics Laboratory*


*= lab course or taken with separate lab course

  • Computer Programming
  • Programming Lab
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Interaction Design
  • Programming Languages

Career Goals

My immediate career goal is to gain a PhD in Systems/Computational Biology. I hope to do research in areas directly related to human diseases and organ systems, rather than other model organisms. After earning my PhD I hope to continue doing fundamental research and explore various other disciplines.

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
Read the paper

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

Interests and Hobbies

(In no particular order)

  1. Software development
    • Especially with ReactJS, node.js, ExpressJS, AngularJS, MongoDB, Webpack, and more technologies
  2. Design and architecture
    • Favorite Publications:
    1. Dezeen
    2. Architectural Digest
    3. Hypebeast Design
  3. Men's fashion
    • Favorite Designers/Labels:
    1. Sacai
    2. A-cold-wall*
    3. Palace Skateboards
    4. Casablanca
    5. Virgil Abloh
    6. Acne Studios
    7. Raf Simons
    8. 1017 ALYX 9SM
    9. TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSoloist.
    10. Visvim
  4. Netflix/Hulu
    • Shows I am watching right now:
    1. Parks and Rec
    2. Seinfeld
    3. Stranger Things
    4. Silicon Valley
    5. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  5. Music
    • Favorite Artists:
    1. Young Thug
    2. Frank Ocean
    3. Rosalía
    4. Bon Iver
    5. Cashmere Cat
    6. Skepta
    7. Skrillex
    8. Playboi Carti
    9. Lil Uzi Vert
    10. Burna Boy
    11. Rufus Du Sol
    12. AJ Tracey
    13. Jai Paul
    14. Gunna
    15. The 1975
    16. dvsn
    17. 88Glam
    18. Kaytranada

Favorite Aspects of Biology and Computer Science

Biology

The ability to learn about the inherent order in the complex and seemingly chaotic network of subjects and relationships called life.

Computer Science

The ability to be able to solve large-scale problems and deliver better lives to many with just a few lines of code.

Acknowledgements

This week my homework partner was David Ramirez. I assisted him with the assignment.

Except for what is noted above, this individual journal entry was completed by me and not copied from another source. Msamdars (talk) 13:06, 3 September 2019 (PDT)

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

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