Ritobhas (Ricky) Bhowmik

During his undergraduate years, he worked as a medical assistant in the Hematology/Oncology clinic at BIDMC and volunteered as a patient experience volunteer in the Faar inpatient buildings. He regularly volunteers at the Boston Red Cross Food Pantry on the weekends and has served as the volunteer coordinator for Boston University Red Cross Volunteers since 2021. His research at Boston University Medical School focused on the molecular mechanisms of airway disorders using zebrafish and frog embryos at the Garcia-Marcos Lab. While at the Center for Regenerative Medicine, he worked as an undergraduate research assistant in the Hawkins Lab studying rare airway disorders using induced pluripotent stem cells. His career goal is to pursue a career in medicine to advance medical research and improve healthcare access for underserved populations. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer with his friends, hosting soccer watch parties, experimenting with new recipes, and exploring new hiking trails.

Education

Boston University, BA in Biology with a minor in Chemistry