Aarushi is currently an undergraduate at the University of Utah Honors College. She is working towards earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and is a pre-med student. Before joining the Schiffman Lab she worked at the Meldrum Civil Engineering Lab, where she investigated the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in waste water samples. Aarushi joined the Schiffman Lab in 2019 and has been inspired by their groundbreaking research. Her current interests include understanding cancer resistance in elephants and how that research can be applied to enhance treatment methods. Outside the lab, Aarushi enjoys singing, playing the ukulele, running, and skiing.
