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High School Student Researcher Anushka on Psychosomatic Effects and Hypothalamic Modulation

Anushka Satyadev is a Year 11 student at The Cambridge International School in Bangalore, India. She has a strong interest in neuroscience, biology, and medicine, particularly the relationship between psychological stress and physical health.

Her academic experiences with the ICSE and CBSE curricula have strengthened her interest in the nervous system, genetics, and brain function.

Exploring Neuroscience and the Mind-Body Connection

Anushka is particularly interested in how psychological stress influences physical health. She hopes to better understand psychosomatic conditions and the connection between mental and physical wellbeing.

This interest has also shaped her aspiration to pursue medicine and explore how the brain influences physiological processes.

Achievements in Rhythmic Gymnastics

Beyond academics, Anushka is an accomplished rhythmic gymnast. She placed fourth in the Karnataka state rhythmic gymnastics competition and eleventh nationally in India in the hoop category.

Her competitive gymnastics experience has further influenced her interest in the relationship between mental and physical performance.

Combining Interests in Biology, Medicine, and Sport

Anushka’s interests bring together neuroscience, biology, medicine, and athletics. Through her academic pursuits and gymnastics experience, she continues to explore how the brain and body work together.

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