Jhillika Trisal

Skills

Experiences

1. 

   Cognitii

   Sep 2023 - Current

   Co-Founder

   Building India's first AI-powered holistic learning ecosystem for children with unique learning needs like dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, along with developmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability. We aim to deliver the best possible special school-like experience to the 30 million special learners in India at their fingertips, sans barriers! Write to me at jhillika@cognitii.com to discuss possible synergies.
2. 

   Project Encephalon

   Jun 2023 - Current

   Board Member: Fundraising and New Initiatives

   Building partnerships for Project Encephalon with globally established neuroscience research and outreach collectives like IndiaBioscience, Centre for Brain and Mind, NIMHANS, and Neuromatch + developing fundraising strategies and leading grant application teams to raise funds for Project Encephalon.
3. 

   Ashoka University

   Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

   Post-Bacc Research Trainee

   Engaged in understanding economic rationality in shoaling decisions with respect to the decoy effect in Danio rerio (zebrafish) under the guidance of Dr. Bittu Kaveri Rajaraman, Associate Professor of Biology and Psychology, Ashoka University. Short stint, learned a lot about behavioral economics and neuroethology - went on to build Cognitii further.
4. 

   Shoolini University

   May 2022 - Jun 2023

   Undergraduate Research Scholar

   Performed an in-silico study to predict phytocompounds as promising drug candidates to potentially reverse multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections.
5. 

   Project Encephalon

   Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

   Chief International Officer

   • As the Chief International Officer, I am responsible for internationalizing Project Encephalon's initiatives, and expansion of the organization into new geographies. The CIO is responsible for the leadership and management of Project Encephalon's operations in different regions. • Working closely with Regional Directors, this position oversees the annual planning and implementation of PE's operations worldwide. • Established PE’s relations in Turkey, Norway, United Kingdom, Japan, United States, and Canada. • Additionally, I was also one of the organizers of the Mind Gala initiative, funded by the IndiaBioscience, a pan-India neuroscience outreach and communication initiative to make neuroscience a part of students’ daily conversations by simplifying neuroscience and making it more relatable by a myriad of vibrant initiatives like the Bheja Fry talk series, Lab Tours, Scientific Communication Workshop and Mentoring in Neuroscience, and networking opportunities. • Co-authored and edited a popular neuroscience book aimed at increasing neuroscientific awareness among high school and college students on various topics in basic neuroscience, brain health and disease, daily applications of neuroscience, mental health, and neurotech. Always up for forming synergies, shoot me an email at cio@projectencephalon.org! Let's talk! :)
6. 

   Emory University

   Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

   Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

   Engaged in understanding the functional and anatomical connectivity of the lateral septum in facilitating social recognition among mice conspecifics under the guidance of Dr. Malavika Murugan, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the Department of Biology, Laney Graduate School, Emory University. Underwent training in biosafety and research ethics. Also completed the LGS-SOAR Professional Development Sessions by Dr. Amanda Marie James and Emory's Responsible Conduct in Research Course for Undergraduates taught by Brittany Landorf.
7. 

   Project Encephalon

   Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

   Deputy Chief Operating Officer

   • Project Encephalon (PE) is a student-run, international not-for-profit organization of neuroscience enthusiasts. • Managing and monitoring the internal functioning of Project Encephalon. • Working towards bringing new and innovative ventures for Project Encephalon, and assessing their academic impact like the Cajal Week, Journal Club, Paper Club, NeuroNovember, and NeuroRants. • Reported to the Chief Operating Officer and strategized the implementation of Project Encephalon’s initiatives.
8. 

   Project Encephalon

   Apr 2021 - May 2021

   Event Director: Cajal Week

   The Cajal Week was a week-long celebration of the birth anniversary and legacy of the legendary father of neuroscience, Dr. Santiago Ramon y' Cajal. It was a week-long symposium of invited talks from renowned neuroscientists from all over the world like Prof. Carmen Sandi, Dr. Nicole C. Rust, Dr. Sean O'Donnell, Prof. Leah A. Krubitzer, Prof. Claude Desplan, and Dr. Aixa V. Morales. The Cajal Week also featured a panel discussion on the intertwining of basic and clinical neurology and translational neuroscience, hosted eminent physicians, emerging early-career scientists, and students. Overseen, lead, and managed the logistics of the event. The event witnessed the participation of over 500 students from over 16 countries.

Education

1. 

   Shoolini University

   Aug 2019 - Jul 2023

   Bachelor of Technology - BTech

   Biotechnology + Minor in Economics