Abhilash Suresh
About Abhilash Suresh
Abhilash Suresh is a Post-Baccalaureate IRTA at The National Institutes of Health, specializing in large-scale genomic data analysis. He has previously held positions at Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology, and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Abhilash Suresh has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) fellow since 2018. In this role, he engages in advanced genomic data analysis, utilizing computational tools to conduct research that contributes to the understanding of genetic factors in health and disease. His work at NIH is part of a broader commitment to biomedical research and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Abhilash Suresh earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and biological sciences, equipping him with the skills necessary for his current research activities, particularly in genomic data analysis.
Background
Before joining NIH, Abhilash Suresh gained valuable experience in various research roles. He worked as a Research Intern at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2016 for one month in Chennai, India. He then served as a Research Assistant at the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology from 2015 to 2018 in the Baltimore, Maryland area, where he contributed to projects focused on nanotechnology applications in medicine.
Internship Experience at Aridis Pharmaceuticals
In 2015, Abhilash Suresh completed a two-month internship at Aridis Pharmaceuticals in San Jose, California. This early experience in the pharmaceutical industry provided him with insights into the development of therapeutic solutions and the operational aspects of a biotech company, laying the groundwork for his future research endeavors.
Research Focus and Contributions
Abhilash Suresh specializes in large-scale genomic data analysis and conducts computational analysis of long non-coding RNAs. His research aims to identify expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) and their correlation with various diseases. This work is significant in understanding the genetic underpinnings of complex health conditions and contributes to the field of genomics.