Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology
Class Year: 2026
High School: Westwood High School
Advisors: Dr. Mariappan Muthuchamy; Dr. Yuriana Aguilar
Research Focus: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Calcium Dynamics, Diabetes Mellitus
Organizations and Programs: Undergraduate Research Ambassadors, Texas A&M Global Medical Brigades, Aggie Research Program, Hullabaloo Peer Mentor, Muthuchamy Lab, Aguilar Lab, Volunteer at St. Joseph's, Texas A&M Emergency Care Team, Texas A&M American Medical Student Association
Awards and Distinctions: Chemistry Honors
Experience: Poster Presentations, Student Research Week Presentations, Summer Research, Medical Shadowing/Volunteering, Medical Missions (Honduras, Panama)
Years Experience: 1.5
Other Activities: EMT, Swimming, Martial arts, Guitar, Drums, Volunteering, Clinical Shadowing, Working Out
Bio: My name is Keshav Laxminarasimhan, and I am a Chemistry major at Texas A&M University, Class of 2026. I am passionate about the intersection of science and medicine, with a strong academic focus on chemistry, physiology, and biomedical research. I currently work in a cardiovascular research lab studying diabetic cardiomyopathy, specifically investigating how calcium handling affects heart function. Alongside my research, I am a certified EMT and have pursued clinical experiences in emergency departments, orthopedic care, and international medical missions to broaden my understanding of patient care. My goal is to become an orthopedic surgeon, combining my scientific background with clinical practice to advance healthcare outcomes. Through my academic journey, research, and leadership experiences in martial arts instruction, I have developed strong communication, resilience, and problem-solving skills that I look forward to applying in my future medical career.