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Lokesh Kalekar |
Established in 2001, the BRIN program was created to expose students to serious biomedical research, build a statewide biomedical research infrastructure between undergraduate and graduate institutions and to strengthen each undergraduate institution’s infrastructure and increase its capacity to conduct cutting-edge biomedical and behavioral research.
Today, we meet Lokesh Kalekar, one of the new BRIN scholars on campus.
What should we know about you?
I am Lokesh Kalekar. I am from Nasik, India. My hobbies are writing and reading. My passions are music and science.
What or who influenced your interest in science?
The fact that better understanding of life is possible through the study of science influenced my interest in science.
What is it about science that excites you?
I think I am a very inquisitive person. The complex nature of science and the many questions it generates are very compelling to me.
Will you pursue a career in science? If so, what do you hope to accomplish?
I am planning to pursue a Ph.D. in neurosciences. I would like to contribute to a better understanding of neurodegenerative disorders.
Why is it important to have programs like BRIN?
Programs like BRIN prepare us for the very competitive world of science by providing a very nurturing research experience. They also help us in understanding our own capabilities and potential.