Hometown
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Major and Graduation
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Expected Graduation: 2026
Student Organization Involvement
Women in STEM, American Medical Student Association
Why did you choose your major/what do you want to do with your degree?
I chose to be a biology major as I'm interested in cell biology and would love to do research in it. I plan on becoming a doctor.
What is your favorite thing about the Camras Scholars Program?
I like how the program creates opportunities and a community.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
I see myself as an established medical provider with a dog and a cat! I hope I also get opportunities to travel the world.
How do you think you best represent what it means to be a Camras scholar?
An initiative I've taken that represents me well is the process of becoming an EMT-B, as it reflects my passion for service and medicine. One achievement that I'm proud of is the neurobiology research that I partook in, in which I got to learn and explore about the relationship between Alzheimer's Disease and lysosomes.
Contact
Email: savula@hawk.iit.edu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shriya-avula-686b07253