Nearly Three Dozen Indian American Young Researchers Named 2021 Barry Goldwater Scholars.

(LinkedIn photo) Field of Study: Life Sciences Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in cancer biology; conduct translational research that optimizes and delivers novel cancer therapeutics and to teach at the graduate level. Tejas Athni of Stanford University Field of Study: Life Sciences Career Goal: M.D.-Ph.D.; conduct research on the molecular mechanisms and eco-epidemiological drivers of disease, lead an interdisciplinary research group, and mentor the next generation of scientists. Pushya Krishna from Montana State University Field of Study: Life Sciences Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience; conduct research on neurodegenerative disorders and to develop new clinical therapies to improve patient outcomes. [Extracted from the article]