Abhinav Harish
About Abhinav Harish
Abhinav Harish is a Postbac IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, focusing on transcriptomic and proteomic changes in muscle samples to understand aging. He has a background in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University and serves as a Student Mentor at Higher Achievement.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Abhinav Harish has been serving as a Postbac IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2019. His work focuses on analyzing transcriptomic and proteomic changes in muscle samples to understand the processes of aging. He conducts research under the mentorship of Dr. Luigi Ferrucci at the National Institute on Aging. This role involves participation in a study that investigates aging-related changes among approximately 100 participants of various ages.
Education and Expertise
Abhinav Harish earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics and Statistics from The Johns Hopkins University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, he graduated from James S. Rickards High School, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his current research endeavors in aging and muscle biology.
Background
Abhinav Harish has a diverse background in research and mentoring. He worked as an intern at the University of Michigan Health System for two months in 2016. In addition to his research role at NIH, he has been a Student Mentor at Higher Achievement since 2018, contributing to the development of younger students in the Baltimore, Maryland area.
Research Focus
Harish's research primarily involves the analysis of transcriptomic and proteomic changes in muscle samples. This work aims to elucidate the biological mechanisms underlying aging. His participation in a study with around 100 participants allows for a comprehensive examination of aging-related changes across different age groups.