Publications & Experiences
Generative Modeling | mRNA Sequencing | Certified Wilderness First Responder | Science Team | Volunteering
Publications:
Sridevi Autoor, Arushi R. Sadam, Akhil Sadam (ICLR 2026 submission)
VAE-CycleGAN: Variational Latent Representation for Unpaired Image-to-Image Translation
Arushi R. Sadam, Dingcheng Luo, Thomas O'Leary-Roseberry, Omar Ghattas (Preprint)
Learning Inverse Solutions with Neural Operators
A Sadam, A Vershon, J Mead
Landoltia punctata clone W369.20 sequence, mRNA sequence
A Sadam, A Vershon, J Mead
Waksman Student Scholars Program (WSSP), Jan-March 2021
Provider: Rutgers University
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Isolated, sequenced, and analysed the expressed genes in the mRNA of Landoltia punctata.
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Learned about Polymerase Chain Reaction techniques and other sequencing techniques.
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Gained experience using modern-day protein analysis tools found on National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
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Worked with Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST), CDTRee, Vector Alignment Search Tool (VAST), and Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms.
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Modeled protein structures, found protein function, and determined evolutionary relationships compared to homologous variants found in other organisms.
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Published two sequences (along with analysis) found here: W369.20 & W374.20
Wilderness First Responder, Jan-March 2022
Provider: National Outdoor Leadership School
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Gained hands-on simulated experience providing treatment for injured individuals.
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Learned the Patient Assessment System, including:
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ABCDE: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Environment/Exposed wound
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MOI: Method of Injury
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CSM: Circulation, Sensation, Motion
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SAMPLE: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent History, Last Intake/Output, Events
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SCTM: Skin Color, Temperature, Moisture
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LOR: Level of Responsiveness
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Writing a SOAP Note: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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Certified in:
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First Response
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Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED & Airway Management
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Epinephrine Auto-Injection
Austin Area Homeschool Science Team, Science Olympiad, 2018-2021
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Communicated weekly with Science Olympiad Coaches and event partners.
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Participated in the Invitational, Regional and State Competitions.
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Specialized in events: Density Lab, Optics, and Thermodynamics
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Built a calorimeter using Styrofoam, aerogel, and reflective sheeting and tested accuracy.
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Volunteering
St. Davids Medical Center Student Volunteer, Jan 2023 - Present
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Office of Research (June 2024 – June 2025)
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Will assist in running research experiments (explaining procedures to patients and following up after trials).
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Volunteer Desk
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Assisted with discharges, patient and visitor wheelchair transport, blood/lab specimen delivery, equipment retrieval for various hospital units, supply restocking, etc.
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40+ Volunteer hours
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Med/Surg Unit and the Neuro/Ortho Unit
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Restocked medical supplies including gloves, syringes, and gauze and responded to patients’ requests for food, water, blankets, etc. for optimized patient care.
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40+ Volunteer hours
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Gift Shop
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Interacted and assisted patients and family members with buying food/drinks or gifts and delivered personalized gifts to patients.
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60+ Volunteer hours
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Williamson County Medical Reserve Corps, Volunteer, Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
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80+ Volunteer hours
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Assisted with passing out community-relavent information (about mosquito-borne illnesses, heat/weather protection, etc.).
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Assisted in distributing water/other essentials & cleaning community upon hurricane disaster.