Every child deserves basic necessesities to stay healthy.
Hygiene Should Never Be a Barrier to Health!
About Me
My name is Anish Sunkireddy
Hi, I’m Anish, a senior at Marvin Ridge High School with a strong interest in medicine, public health, and research.
My experiences in healthcare and research have shown me how much prevention matters. I have worked on research involving COVID-19 proteins, artificial embryos, and the effects of childhood trauma on brain development. I have also shadowed physicians, volunteered in healthcare settings, and competed nationally in HOSA for Public Health Awareness.
One experience that stood out to me was leading a 7-person public health internship team focused on hygiene issues in Bauchi, Nigeria. Our team raised more than $400 and worked to bring health education and support to the community. I have also organized a medical summer camp for children and volunteered with younger students.
These experiences led me to create Hygiene Without Barriers.
My goal is to make practical health essentials easier to access, especially for children who need it most.
Leadership Initiatives Non Profit - Public Health
Turning Awareness Into Action
I have led health and sanitation education efforts focused on underserved communities.
In Nigeria, I helped conduct a health and sanitation workshop reaching approximately 50 people and helped raise more than $400 to support the effort.
I have also worked with children through health education programs and continue to build initiatives that make preventive health information easier to understand and use.
My Research Projects
Neuroscience Research — Childhood Trauma & Brain Development
Worked with Prof. Jobin Varkey to study how childhood trauma can affect brain development and later career success. The 4000+ research paper titled "The effects of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development and Implications on Career Success", resulted in a research paper that was published in the Journal of Student Research.
COVID-19 Research — ORF3-a Protein Inhibition
Worked with a PhD researcher, Gaurav Sharma to use computer simulations and molecular docking to study how different inhibitors interact with the ORF3-a protein in COVID-19. Co-authored a research paper, titled, "Targeting ORF3a in SARS-CoV2: A Molecular Docking Study to Identify Potential COVID-19 Therapeutics" based on the findings.
Conferences & Research Presentations
February 2024 | UNC Charlotte
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium — COVID-19 Research
Presented research on the ORF3-a protein in COVID-19 and explored potential approaches to inhibiting the protein.
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February 23–24, 2025 | UNC Charlotte
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium — Neuroscience Research
Presented research on childhood trauma and its effects on brain development and career success, connecting neuroscience with long-term developmental outcomes.
Healthcare and Medical Activities
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Shadowing at Piedmont Health — Fort Mill
Shadowed healthcare professionals in the Emergency Department in the summer.
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Medical Summer Camp
Organized a one-week medical summer camp with VTSeva, helping younger students learn about healthcare careers and healthy living.
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HOSA – Future Health Professionals
Active in HOSA and got 10th place Internationally in Public Health Awareness, strengthening my interest in health education and disease prevention.
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Shadowing at Piedmont Health — Rock Hill
Observed patient care across multiple hospital departments.
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Healthcare Volunteering
Volunteered at an assisted living home and spent a week at a local research facility learning about professional drug development and testing procedures.
Non medical Activities
Math Tutoring
Co-lead tutoring through Agoura Math Circle, teaching advanced math through lessons, quizzes, classwork, and homework.
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YMCA Volunteering
Volunteered with YMCA day camps, helping support younger children in a group setting.
FBLA
National Finalist in Digital Video Production, combining creativity, communication, and technical skills.
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Video Editing & Content Creation
Create and edit videos in my free time, developing skills in storytelling, design, and digital communication.
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Varsity Diving
Member of the varsity dive team, building discipline, consistency, and resilience through athletics.
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Basketball
Enjoys playing basketball recreationally with friends and previously played on his middle school team.
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Chinese Honors Society
Participated in Chinese cultural events at school and helped organize activities such as dances and festivals.
Blogs
Upcoming and Past Events
HOSA ILC 2024–2025 — Public Health FinalistGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Cen
Blood DriveMarvin Ridge High School