Ishaanee Roy is a Year 10 student at Mahindra International School in Pune, India. She has a strong interest in genetics, diseases, and brain function. She is also curious about how climate change affects ecosystems.
Before joining CCIR Academy, Ishaanee completed a climate change course at Harvard C-Change School of Public Health. She also took the MIT App Inventor course at MIT. These experiences helped her explore how science and technology can address global challenges.
Academic Achievements and Interests
Ishaanee has participated in several academic competitions since Year 5. These include the IMO, NSO, NCO, IGKO, and IEO Olympiads. She has also taken the ASSET exams in science, mathematics, and English.
In 2020, she became a National Finalist in the Intelligence Plus Innoventure competition. She achieved an all-India rank of 12. This accomplishment reflects her commitment to academic learning.
Research on mecA Gene Frequency in MRSA Isolates
At CCIR Academy, Ishaanee conducted a research project titled “Investigating mecA Gene Frequency in MRSA Isolates from Varied Geographical Locations.”
Her research examined the prevalence of the mecA gene in MRSA isolates from different countries. The project allowed her to explore a topic at the intersection of genetics and infectious disease research.
Sharing Her Research Journey
Ishaanee shared her research insights in an episode of CCIR Academy Student Spotlights. She also expressed gratitude for the support she received from her professor and the CCIR Academy throughout her research journey.
Congratulations to Ishaanee on her research achievement!
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