Shivek Narang

Research Experience

Researcher | Penn Center for Neuroengineering and Therapeutics (CNT) – Studying the link between TBI-induced lesions and epilepsy risk using functional connectivity mapping. Poster | AAN Presentation

Researcher | Aravind Eye Hospital – Developed solutions to improve neuro-ophthalmology follow-up in underserved Indian communities. Blog

Halpern Labs (Penn Med) – Used EEG-TMS and biomarkers to distinguish value-based decision responses; published on surgical staging in spine deformities. PubMed

Stanford Neuro Imaging Lab – MR-guided focused ultrasound for epilepsy and machine learning for ischemic stroke outcomes. Publication

Stanford Genetics (Cherry Lab) – Analyzed conservation across genomes to model variant impact. Presentation

Independent Research – Predicted the effect of novel mutations on protein structure in neurological diseases. Presentation

Rockefeller SSRP – Modeled amyloid-beta protein aggregation in Alzheimer's. AMNH Talk

Leadership & Community Impact

Founder | Empowerment Through Recovery – Addressing long-term rehabilitation gaps for ABI/TBI survivors through community-driven peer support and inclusive recovery programs. Site

President | Our Teen Brains – Advancing adolescent brain health through neuroscience education, peer support, and culturally grounded mental health literacy. Reached 4,000+ students with practical tools to navigate stress, decision-making, and self-awareness. Website

Co-Founder | GreenTeamPower – Advancing understanding of how climate change impacts human health by engaging youth and the medical community. Lead workshops, campaigns, and co-authored a book.

Volunteer | NutritionNow – Raise awareness about the health impacts of malnutrition while supporting food security through fundraising and local food bank initiatives.

Committee Leader | Wharton Healthcare Club – Built bridges between undergraduates and healthcare industry leaders.

Teaching & Mentorship

TA | Cognitive Science (COGS 1001), Penn

Chemistry Tutor | Weingarten Center – Supporting undergrads in foundational sciences

Tutor | West Philadelphia Tutoring Project

Career Advisor | Penn Career Services

Facilitator | PAACH ASPIRE Program

Innovation & Projects

GlucaLink – Mobile tool for prenatal diabetes tracking. Demo

OxyTransplant – Passive oxygenation device for organ transport; market validation, stakeholder interviews, and pitch development (manuscript in preparation). Slide deck

Epilepsy Risk Prediction – Built predictive models for post-TBI epilepsy. Report

Yelp Sentiment Analysis – Mined patient reviews to predict healthcare satisfaction. Medium Article

Synthesis Chemistry – Multi-step synthesis from aniline to halogenated benzene. Read

Digital Health & Big Tech – Strategy analysis of Apple, Google, and Amazon in healthcare. Slide Deck

Crush’n Flush – Medication delivery device for enteral patients. Deck

Credit Fraud Detection – ML models for secure transactions. Project

Primate Phylogenetics – mtDNA-based evolutionary tree of baboons. Analysis