Biography:

Shivi Kumar is a passionate high school researcher and aspiring neurosurgeon with a strong focus on neuroscience, genomics, and AI-powered precision medicine. Her work on topics like metabolic hypoxia and brain tumors has earned her recognition as a semifinalist for the AAN Neuroscience Research Prize and a participant in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Currently, she is researching AI-based therapies for neurofibromatosis using genomic data and machine learning.

Beyond research, Shivi is the founder of the Mind Matters Foundation, advocating for pediatric neurodegenerative disease awareness in underserved communities, and co-founder of GEWL, a nonprofit empowering young girls in education and leadership. Committed to innovation and equity in healthcare, she continues to explore new frontiers in science, aspiring to make a lasting impact in medicine.