Subhakeertana Sivakumar is a recent graduate of Ohio State University with a B.S. in Neuroscience, minor in Integrative Health and Wellness, and a Certificate of Leadership from the Dean’s Leadership Academy through Fisher Business School in May 2021. She is currently in her gap year while applying to medical schools and spends her time working part-time as a medical scribe and market analyst. 

While a student, Subha loved being involved on-campus and in the Columbus Community. She was Co-Director of Pay-It-Forward, a service cohort on campus dedicated to connecting students with service and providing education and awareness of social justice issues throughout the year, and was on the Outreach Commitee on TEDxOhioStateUniveristy and worked with various organizations in and around Columbus to share “Ideas Worth Spreading”.

She also loved advocating for students as a Wellness Coach through the Student Wellness Center as well as being an Ambassador for both Neuroscience Advising Office and the Dean’s Leadership Academy. She found her love for research and teaching through being a TA for several Neuroscience classes and doing cancer research surrounding ATF3, a stress-inducible gene, and its relationship with cancer metastasis with Dr. Hai and Dr. Middleton.

When not in class, she enjoys baking and cooking with friends, finding elusive D-tix deals, exploring Columbus’s thrift stores,  going to yoga and zumba classes, and DIY crafting  If you have any questions about Ohio State, pre-med life, getting involved, or just general life, feel free to contact Subha with questions!