Lekhana Chennuru

Motivated and detail oriented undergraduate with strong interests in biology and psychology of neuroscience and behavior. Successfully facilitated events and maintained smooth operations in club activities. Interested in gaming experience through clinical and research positions. Personal interests and skilled in creative writing, carnatic singing, and classical dance.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Rutgers University Newark - Newark, NJ

(2026-02)

Dr. Smith Stress Psychophysiology & Affective Neuroscience Lab

• Assisting in human participant data collection and performing data analysis specifically focusing on loneliness and emotion perception
• Collaborating on laboratory upkeep, literature reviews, and preparing scientific materials for formal presentations

Undergraduate Research Volunteer - Rutgers University Newark - Newark, NJ

(2026-01)

Dr. Wong's Lab @ Rutgers University Newark Department of Biological Sciences

• Assisting with the maintenance of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) stocks, including fly genetic crosses storing, and preparation of sterile fly food, ensuring continuous experimental readiness
• Learning to investigate the crosstalk between endolysosomal degradation and bioenergetics in neurological disease models, focusing on cellular support mechanisms in astrocytes

Emergency Medical Technician - South Plainfield Emergency Medical Services - South Plainfield, NJ

(2025-10)

• Completed EMT school at RWJ EMT Training Program with a college level coursework along with earning 15 clinical hours at trauma centers (which included taking vitals of patients and observing ER technicians)
• Attended monthly training session in January and February 2026 at South Plainfield EMS

Food Pantry Volunteer - Rutgers Health Service Corps

(2025-11 - 2026-01)

• Organized, restocked, and packed orders for the clients, ensuring that everyone who relies on the pantry has access to the food they need, addressing food insecurities

Tutor Part Time Employment - Kumon Math & Reading Learning Center - Edison, NJ

(2024-08 - 2025-08)

• Graded assignments, logged scores, and provided assistance to students (pre-K to middle school)
• Communicated student strengths and weaknesses through forms sent to parents

Summer Research Student - Medicine4Youth Nonprofit Organization

(2024-07 - 2024-08)

• Conducted a group literature review on neuroplasticity related to mental health disorders
• Published group research paper on M4Y website

Health Organization Member - Health4Us

(2024-07 - 2024-09)

• Assisted in creating the Disease Prevention and Research part of the Public Health Course initiative for 6th graders in Virginia
• Aimed to supplement state-standards by providing valuable content in a post-COVID world

Bachelor's - Biology & Psychology Double Major - Rutgers University Newark (2025 - 2029)

Dean's List - Rutgers University Newark (2025 - 2026)

High School Diploma - John P Stevens High School (2021 - 2025)