Amanrai (Rai) Kahlon
About Amanrai (Rai) Kahlon
Amanrai (Rai) Kahlon serves as a Collaborating Researcher and Principal Investigator at The National Institutes of Health and Apollo: Youth in Medicine, where he has held the position of President since 2023. He has a background in neuroscience and health care management, with experience in various leadership and research roles.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Amanrai Kahlon serves as a Collaborating Researcher and Principal Investigator at the National Institutes of Health. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to various research initiatives. His role involves collaboration with other researchers and managing research projects that align with the NIH's mission to enhance health and reduce illness.
Current Role at Apollo: Youth in Medicine
Kahlon is the President of Apollo: Youth in Medicine, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he coordinates the physician shadowing process for high school students and manages a team of six student leaders. He oversees the selection and orientation of new student cohorts, ensuring that the organization effectively supports youth interested in medical careers.
Education and Expertise
Amanrai Kahlon is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, expected to graduate in 2028. He is also studying Health Care Management at The Wharton School, where he is expected to earn a minor. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in research and youth leadership in medicine.
Previous Experience in Research and Leadership
Kahlon has a diverse background in research and leadership roles. He worked as a Student Researcher and Research Assistant at Drexel University College of Medicine from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he was a DYLN Scholar at the Delaware Youth Leadership Network in 2021. His experience includes facilitating partnerships to create pathways for under-represented youth in medicine.
Co-founder of Chiron Platform and Learn.Lead.Launch!
Kahlon co-founded Chiron Platform in 2020, where he serves as Team Lead. He is also a co-founder of Learn.Lead.Launch!, a role he has maintained since 2017. In these positions, he focuses on developing content and engaging speakers, contributing to initiatives that support youth development and education in various fields.