My long-term goal is to become an independent researcher with my own biochemistry and biochemical research business. I feel that I have already distinguished myself as a physical scientist, and now I seek the other leg upon which my long-term goal is based. I look forward to studying in the GSB in the areas of marketing and finance as well as social responsibility and progressive political agendas in the business world.

I completed my undergraduate and Master's level studies in my native India. Then I came to XXXX University, where I met my Ph.D. in Chemistry in December of 2005. Of course, this is the most substantial aspect of my application because of the utility of this terminal scientific degree for the business world, staying abreast of the business aspects of scientific developments in chemistry and microbiology. I am also happy to have received the Doctoral Dissertation Completion Award in March 2005, based on evaluations by an interdepartmental committee of faculty members.

I have authored two research papers from my doctoral dissertation in 2006 that were published in the journal Biochemistry. I am the first author of both articles. Currently, I have the privilege of serving as a post-doctoral research associate in the Hematology/Oncology Division of the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. I am also pursuing research on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and expect to receive funding from a private funding agency by next year. Two manuscripts from my postdoctoral work are in the pipeline. I will be the first author on one of the two papers.

I am diligent and intelligent, with a sound educational background and a GPA of 3.82. I am tenacious and capable of a career that offers great challenges. I feel strongly.