Curriculum Vitae

Undergraduate researcher at McGill University (BSc Computer Science & Biology), specializing in computational genomics and bioinformatics. Currently conducting research at the RI-MUHC on facets and pipelines of ctDNA. Oriented toward graduate study in computational biology, with a focus on human clinical applications.

Education
Faculty of Science, McGill UniversityMontréal, Canada
BSc. Computer Science & Biology2024 – 2027 (expected)
  • Advisors: Paul Olioff, Nancy Nelson & Mioara Morisca
  • Specific focus on genomics & bioengineering applications.
IB Section, King's InterhighLondon, United Kingdom
International Baccalaureate2022 – 2024
  • HL: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches
  • SL: Business Management, English Language & Literature, French ab initio
Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, United States
Individual courses in AP Biology and AP Computer Science A2022 – 2023
  • Course taken covering necessary knowledge of the AP Computer Science A curriculum, with the final AP exam not taken.
  • Course taken covering necessary knowledge of the AP Biology curriculum, with the final AP exam not taken.
St. Theresa's SchoolMangalore, India
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education2018 – 2022
  • GPA: 4.0 (97.4%), 4/150
  • Subjects: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History and Civics, Geography, English (1st Language), Kannada (2nd Language)
Experience
Burnier Lab, RI-MUHCMontréal, Canada
Summer Student - BioinformaticianMay 2026 – Present
  • Conducting an guided project in ctDNA pipeline streamlining as a summer student under guidance of senior bioinformatics staff.
McGill Biology Student UnionMontréal, Canada
Vice President AcademicMay 2025 – Present
  • Monitor and advocate for student interests in accordance with University policy.
  • Run events related to augmentation of the academic interest of students, such as research or specialized courses.
  • Represent student interests on the Biology Department Academic Committee.
  • Represent, more widely, student interests of the Faculty of Science on the Faculty of Science Academic Committee.
Przybyl Lab, RI-MUHCMontréal, Canada
Student BioinformaticianApr 2025 – Apr 2026
  • Conducted an independent project on analysis of accuracy and predictive capacity of methylation-to-copy number variation software.
  • Assisted in data analysis across laboratory projects.
  • Independently presented summer research at an internal research day in the form of a poster.
  • Continuing the current project stipended under a grant on leiomyosarcoma/leiomyoma.
Wolfram MathematicaUrbana-Champaign, U.S.
Student AmbassadorNov 2022 – Dec 2023
  • Developing independent projects in Wolfram Mathematica.
  • Running school-based information sessions on Wolfram products.
Nexus AuroraRemote
Volunteer Technical ContributorNov 2020 – Oct 2022
  • Worked on the access management section of the project, primarily developing security applications in Python.
  • Worked in the SEMC section, working on developing logistic software in Python.
  • Worked eventually as a community manager, sitting on the main governing council.
  • As an early contributor, also helped in establishing key aspects of the ecosystem.
Volunteering
SSUNSMontréal, Canada
Vice-Chair – ICJMar 2026 – Nov 2026
  • Vice-chairing the International Court of Justice conference in a Model UN environment for a highly prominent MUN high-school conference in Canada and North America.
  • Writing a research guide for delegates to the SSUNS-ICJ as part of a team of four individuals.
  • Involved in decision making related to the conduct of delegates, feedback, as well as award assignments.
  • Conducted deep research into the legal reasoning and int'l law behind the case of the Vihear Temple (Cambodia v. Thailand).
Peer Support Center of the SSMUMontréal, Canada
Equity & Accessibility CoordinatorMay 2025 – Present
  • Advocate for increased equity & accessibility in the PSC and the services it offers.
  • Monitor and implement advances in equity as to better serve the student committee.
  • Sit on the SSMU EDI Roundtable.
  • Execute policy on de-escalation and resolve internal conflicts within the service.
McMUNMontréal, Canada
Vice-Chair – ADBApr 2025 – Jan 2026
  • Vice-chairing the Asian Development Bank in a Model UN environment for a highly prominent MUN conference in Canada and North America, ranked second on the circuit.
  • Writing a research guide for delegates to the ADB as part of a team of four individuals.
  • Involved in decision making related to the conduct of delegates, feedback, as well as award assignments.
SSUNSMontréal, Canada
Vice-Chair – SIDSMar 2025 – Nov 2025
  • Vice-chairing the Small Islands Developing States conference in a Model UN environment for a highly prominent MUN high-school conference in Canada and North America.
  • Writing a research guide for delegates to the SSUNS-SIDS as part of a team of four individuals.
  • Involved in decision making related to the conduct of delegates, feedback, as well as award assignments.
  • Recognized as the best pre-conference dais at SSUNS.
Eating Disorder Center – SSMUMontréal, Canada
Support VolunteerJanuary 2025 – May 2025
  • Undergoing 40+ hours of training in active listening and mental health support.
  • Providing 1-on-1 listening services for those with disordered eating tendencies.
  • Providing group support sessions for those with disordered eating tendencies.
McMUNMontréal, Canada
Co-Chair – CSTDNov 2024 – February 2025
  • Co-chairing the CSTD in a Model UN environment for a highly prominent MUN conference in Canada and North America, ranked second on the circuit.
  • Writing a research guide for delegates to the CSTD as part of a team of four individuals.
  • Involved in decision making related to the conduct of delegates, feedback, as well as award assignments.
  • Won the best in-conference Dais award as a part of our efforts.
Research

1. Benchmarking detection of DNA copy number variation using high-density methylation microarrays

Eliza Kishan & Joanna Przybyl, RI-MUHC

Poster: RI-MUHC Summer Student Research Day, 08.2025

Paper: In Writing.

Projects

Investigating Bio-mimetic Origami Radiation Shield Design Geometries for Mitigating Transient Soft Errors Induced by Cosmic Rays in Solid-State Storage Devices

King's Interhigh & CERN    2022.12 – 2023.04

The Ethics of Competition in Education and Competitive Exams

King's Interhigh    2022.12 – 2023.02

Presentations & Talks

Investigating Bio-mimetic Origami Radiation Shield Design Geometries for Mitigating Transient Soft Errors Induced by Cosmic Rays in Solid-State Storage Devices

PhysicsBeyond, YouTube    04.09.2023

Awards and Honors
  • CERN Beamline For Schools Nomination, Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire 2023.06
  • British Intermediate Olympiad Silver Medal, UK Biology Competitions 2023.01
  • CCIR Future Scholar w/ Scholarship, Cambridge Center for International Research, 2022.10
Skills

Languages: English, French, Kannada.

Programming: Python, R, Java, C#, Mathematica.

Certifications: Standard First Aid w/ CPR-C (Croix Rouge Canadienne-Québec)

Contact Me

eliza.kishan@mail.mcgill.ca
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