Roshni Raj
About Roshni Raj
Roshni Raj is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at NYU Langone Health and an Abroad News Editor at Washington Square News, with a background in neural science and anthropology from New York University.
Title and Role
Roshni Raj serves as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Sullivan Lab at NYU Langone Health. She also holds the position of Abroad News Editor at Washington Square News, where she reports on sociopolitical events, medical and public health news, and culture from NYU Abu Dhabi. Additionally, she mentors staff and contributing writers from NYU's global network.
NYU Langone Health
Since 2021, Roshni Raj has been an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Sullivan Lab at NYU Langone Health in New York. In this role, she participates in various research activities, contributing to ongoing projects within the lab. Her work at NYU Langone builds on her background in neural science and anthropology.
Washington Square News
Roshni Raj has been with Washington Square News since 2019, beginning as a Staff Writer, then promoting to Deputy News Editor, and currently serves as the Abroad News Editor. As the Abroad News Editor, she plans weekly pitches, edits abroad news articles, and reports on significant events from NYU Abu Dhabi. Her tenure at Washington Square News demonstrates strong journalistic skills and editorial leadership.
Polygeia and Research Work
Roshni Raj has been a researcher with Polygeia, focusing on World Health Organization projects since 2020. She also briefly worked with Costello Medical in 2020. Her research roles have provided her with extensive experience in public health and global medical research, complementing her academic studies.
Education and Academic Background
Roshni Raj studied at New York University, achieving dual degrees in Neural Science (BS) and Anthropology (BA) from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, she excelled academically at State College Area High School, where she was Salutatorian. Her academic background supports her roles in research and journalism.
Public Health Ambassador at NYU
Since 2020, Roshni Raj has been a Public Health Ambassador at New York University. In this position, she advocates for and promotes public health initiatives within the NYU community. Her work in this role is part of her broader commitment to public health, in line with her research and academic interests.