I’m Ayaan — a student researcher in biochemistry and computer science, passionate about using science and technology to help society.

I’m currently a Research Assistant at Tufts University (CTV Lab) in Child Study & Human Development, while also continuing my research with the Geisel School of Medicine (Levy Lab) on machine learning applications in pathology. I led a DNA methylation project that achieved 99.49% accuracy and collaborated across interdisciplinary teams to solve complex research and engineering problems.

Previously, I worked at Northeastern University (Wilson Lab), focusing on innovations in biomaterials and biochemistry. Before that, I was at Harvard Medical School (Silveri Lab), studying the effects of external stimulants on adolescent brain development and growth.

I also have experience at UC Berkeley, where I analyzed and synthesized neuroscience literature to support lab research studies and help inform ongoing experimental design.

Have a project in mind?

If you want to chat about a project — email me on ayaan.shaikh@tufts.edu.

Currently based in Boston.