Siddharth Manne, a year 11 student at Sreenidhi International School in India, has demonstrated remarkable academic prowess. His outstanding performance earned him the MYP scholarship, achieving an impressive score of 53/56 on the MYP board exams (IB). This accomplishment marks the highest recorded marks ever achieved at Sreenidhi International School.
In addition to his academic achievements, Siddharth collaborated with the Times of India on a book project that delves into India’s role in global development.
As a participant in the CCIR Academy, Siddharth conducted a research project titled “Feasibility of human germline genetic editing using CRISPR Cas/9.” His research explored the scientific, social, and ethical dimensions of editing the human germline in human embryos to prevent diseases.
Remarkably, Siddharth’s research paper has been accepted for presentation at four prestigious international academic conferences: MIT IEEE Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (MIT URTC 2023), Sigma Xi’s International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE), XXIII International Congress of Genetics, and the 12th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE Congress 2023).
Siddharth’s achievements are particularly noteworthy for a high school student. Conducting research at this level can be challenging due to limited experience, resources, time, and mentorship, as well as the rigorous standards for academic research. However, through determination, hard work, and guidance from mentors, Siddharth excelled in his research project and made significant contributions to his fields of study.
These conferences offer Siddharth the opportunity not only to present his research but also to engage with prominent stakeholders and researchers in the field, including representatives from Microsoft, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Proctor & Gamble, and many others. He will also interact with professors from prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and the University of Sydney, among others.
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Congratulations, Siddharth, on this outstanding accomplishment!
