Arun mathavan

• Assisted medical staff in providing care to underprivileged patients
• Conducted blood sugar tests on over 600+ patients, giving them the help needed, learnt to do basic medical care( dressing etc), shadowed professors and physicians, shadowed gynaecologists internationally.
• Gained firsthand experience with cancer patients and chronic disease sufferers
• Gained perspective on healthcare inequalities and early detection limitations
• Developed empathy, clinical communication, and service-driven mindset for patient assistance
• Gained experience over a month

• Helped nearly 800 patients start their process in medical checkups and blood screenings in multiple blood donation camps in Johor
• Learnt methods of blood transfusions
• Shadowed nurses and physicians during blood transfusion
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Shadowed radiologists and physiotherapists in patient assessment
• Observed cancer diagnostics and imaging interpretation
• Enhanced understanding of the diagnostic pipeline and patient-centered care
• Continuously adapted instructional approaches based on individual student needs, ensuring equitable access to education for all learners.
• Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
• Enhanced internship experience by actively participating in team meetings and contributing valuable ideas.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.

• Competed in environmental health challenge focusing on pollution-linked carcinogens organized by Southampton.
• Presented independent research of Artificial Intelligence and its effects on healthcare in the national state competition in Johor, JISLC.
• Presented findings on mutagenic compounds in air and water and their cancer risks
• Developed a campaign concept to spread public awareness about cancer prevention through sustainability
• Competed in national biology olympiads( British Biology Olympiad), Neuroscience competions(3) organized by University of Toronto

Neuroscience & Cancer Interface Exploration

• Independently researched the overlap between neurodegenerative diseases and cancer (e.g. glioblastoma, tumor immune evasion, synaptic signaling disruption)
• Participated in competions for neuroscience based topics on neurodegenerative disorders
• Regularly reviewed medical literature on neuroimmunology and brain tumor therapies
• Planning an awareness project to connect youth to neuroscience and early cancer literacy
• Read journals on the breakdown of the human mind to integrate our understandings to life
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• Documentation & Organization:
  Maintained official records of council meetings, including minutes, voting decisions, and policy discussions
  Ensured timely distribution of agendas, notices, and action points to all student council members
  Developed structured systems for planning events and tracking progress
• Communication Bridge:
  Acted as the main point of contact between the student body and council leadership
  Compiled feedback from students on academic stress, well-being, and co-curricular needs
  Wrote professional letters and proposals to school leadership for initiatives like student mental health weeks, awareness talks, and STEM outreach
• Campaign & Event Management:
  Coordinated health-themed campaigns, including one focused on stress, mental health, and long-term disease prevention
  Helped organize science weeks, academic clinics, and school-wide well-being challenges
  Led logistics for assemblies, speaker sessions, and club exhibitions
• Policy & Advocacy:
  Drafted and revised student policy proposals (uniform, academic flexibility, mental health initiatives)
  Advocated for more inclusive academic and extracurricular opportunities in STEM and health education
  Promoted cancer awareness and scientific literacy during assembly talks and science exhibitions
• Mentorship & Support:
  Trained and supported younger council members in leadership, responsibility, and event planning
  Encouraged open forums for students to share academic and health-related concerns
  Helped implement a student-led peer tutoring initiative, especially in Biology and Chemistry

• Help organize multiple charities for orphanages and old folks homes during high school by providing education to underprivillaged communities
• Coordinated cultural exchange programs with international volunteers to enrich the lives of orphans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address individual needs of each child, ensuring their overall wellbeing.
• Promoted a positive atmosphere within the orphanage by organizing recreational activities and group outings.

• Represented school in science fairs, national presentations, and medical awareness events )
• Led campaigns on tobacco risks, and genetics of disease
• Mentored junior students in biology and chemistry through hands-on demonstrations and peer tutoring
• Gained valuable public speaking experience through regular presentations to diverse audiences about the benefits of attending the university.
• Developed in-depth knowledge of school resources and services and promoted to prospective students.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Supported her with helpful study habits and exam strategies continously for 5 years

• Independently conducted a project examining natural alternatives to reduce bacterial resistance
• Sucessfully found and proven hypothesis with evidence for a alternative to reduce resistance in plants
• Studied gene inhibition and bacterial mutations, building skills in experimental design and reporting
• Sparked an ongoing interest in molecular biology, cancer mutation pathways, and environmental health
• University-affiliated project

• Continuously adapted instructional approaches based on individual student needs, ensuring equitable access to education for all learners.
• Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
• Enhanced internship experience by actively participating in team meetings and contributing valuable ideas.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.