Combining scientific rigor with community outreach
Bridging Science and Service for a Healthier Tomorrow
Combining scientific rigor with community outreach, I strive to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact.
My goal is to not only spreading awareness of Endometriosis but also to redistributing surplus food from restaurants to homeless shelters and providing Surplus Medical supplies to the small clinics and shelters ensuring that no resource goes to waste.
ABOUT ME
I’m Anushka Jain, a passionate researcher and advocate based in San Antonio, TX. As a student at Northside Health Careers High School,I co-founded a nonprofit organization Dream Donations with my brother that focuses on bridging the gap between surplus food and those in need.
By connecting local restaurants with homeless shelters, we’ve created a sustainable system that not only reduces food waste but also provides essential resources to those who need them most.
Working with Dr Shah, I realized that often wound care supply goes waste. Expanding our mission to collecting surplus supplies from patients/clinics/hospitals and redirecting it to nonprofit clinics and shelters. I am partnering with hospital and clinics to spread the word to their patients. Beyond my community service, as a passionate researcher I’ve dedicated myself to understanding the complexities of Endometriosis, conducting independent research that challenges existing theories and explores new avenues for treatment.
My work in the lab is driven by a deep curiosity and a commitment to making a real-world impact on women’s health.
MY PASSION PROJECTs with
Dream Donations
Providing surplus food from restaurants to homeless shelters and donating excess wound care and skin care supplies to shelters and clinics.
Funds raised $9760, meals served 2960+
Wound care supplies collected worth $8000 and donated to 6 clinics
Media Recognition
MY RESEARCH ON ENDOMETRIOSIS
Paper published Dec 12th 2024
LEADERSHIP

Ex-officio Girl Board Member
Girl Scouts of Southwest TX
(March 2023- Present)

National Delegate
Scouts of Southwest TX
(August 2022- Present)

Team Captain, HCHS
Tennis (August 2024- Present)

Class Parliamentarian
HCHS Class of 2025 (August 2022- August 2023)

HOSA Secretary
(September 2024- Present)

Project Worth Teen
Ambassador
(August 2024- Present)
MEDICAL SHADOWING
Nidraveda – The Center for
Neurology & Sleep Medicine
Role
Documented appointments of patients suffering from a range of disorders (i.e. sleep apnea, migraines, paralysis)
Observations
Observed doctor-patient interactions and the process of diagnosis as it differed for sleep issues and various neurological issues
Learnings
Developed knowledge on the different medications used for neurological diseases and applied my learnings to predict which medications and dosages should be prescribed
HONORS AND AWARDS
Bharatnatyam Dance Graduation award
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Commended National Merit Scholar
Scored in the 99th percentile of all testers
3x Academic All-star (2021-2024)
Top 10% HOSA State Finalist (2024)
National Anatomage Tournament Qualifier (2024)
San Antonio Smart City Challenge Mayor’s Cup 1st Place (2021)
SYMPOSIUMS AND HEALTH FAIRS

Breast Cancer Symposium
March 2023

Health Fair
November 2023

Health Fair
September 2024
My tutoring Effort
- Tutored 30+ first year Chemistry students, one-on-one, 2-3 times a week at school, resulting in increasing exam grades by over 20 points
- Explained them concepts they didn’t understand in class and clarified any misconceptions
- Motivated them to ask questions
- Assisted them with homework assignments by guiding them and promoting them to answer the questions
- Adjusted to students’ differing levels of understanding and learning types
- Encouraged students to self-advocate when they don’t understand a concept
OTHER ACTIVITIES/skills
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CPR certified

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