Riya Acharya

About Me

Motivated Biochemistry major hoping to work in the Biotech and/or Pharmaceutical industry in R&D

Location

Troy, NY
Franklin Square, NY
Education
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    August 2019 - May 2023
    degree
    Bachelor's
    majors
    Biochemistry
    Biophysics
Work Experience
    Albany Medical College
    Research Assistant
    Albany, NY, United States, 12288
    January 2021 - present
    company
    Albany Medical College
    title
    Research Assistant
    overview
    • Clinical Research: understand effects of various spinal cord stimulation waveforms using quantitative sensory testing and electroencephalography to examine the efficacy of ziconotide in patients with neuropathic pain; understand how DBS frequency stimulation changes using functional MRI.
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Research Assistant
    Troy, NY, United States, 12065
    January 2020 - present
Passion

Healthcare reform

Skills
Languages
HindiNepaliSpanish
Skills
Ability to use and understand aseptic techniques in a lab environment.Cell CultureMicroscopyProficient Laboratory skillsResearchResponsibilityScanning Electron MicroscopySpectrophotometryTeaching
Volunteer
    Delmar Center, Nursing Home
    January 2022 - May 2022
    MAITE Nepal
    June 2019 - September 2019
Hobbies
Painting
Reading
Traveling