About Our Founder
Meet Dr. Azka Javaid
PhD in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences | Dartmouth College
Dr. Azka Javaid is a computational biomedical scientist specializing in statistical modeling, machine learning, computational biology, and the development of innovative methods for analyzing complex scientific datasets.
She earned her PhD in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences from Dartmouth College and has conducted research at academic and industry institutions, including Dartmouth College, Columbia University Medical Center, and IBM Watson Health.
Her research focuses on developing computational methods for understanding cellular signaling, single-cell genomics, spatial transcriptomics, and complex biological networks. Her scientific contributions include peer-reviewed publications in journals such as PLOS Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Advances, as well as research presented at the Great Lakes Bioinformatics Conference and Complex Networks conferences.
In addition to her research experience, Dr. Javaid has supported instruction in quantitative and statistical methods, helping students develop practical skills in programming, statistical analysis, and scientific problem-solving.
Bringing University-Level Research Training to High School Students
Through Research Preparatory Program, Dr. Javaid aims to make advanced scientific research methods accessible to motivated high school students.
Her individualized mentorship approach introduces students to the tools and methodologies used in academic research, including Python, R, machine learning, statistical modeling, scientific visualization, Zotero, Overleaf, and LaTeX.
Students learn to develop original research questions, analyze publicly available datasets, construct reproducible computational workflows, and communicate their findings through scientific manuscripts and presentations.
The goal is to help students develop independent research skills, strengthen their scientific reasoning, and gain experience with the research and publication process before entering college.
Research Publications and Innovation
Dr. Javaid has contributed to the development of computational research methodologies and patented innovations spanning biomedical data science, artificial intelligence, and data analysis.
Her publications and intellectual property contributions reflect experience in identifying complex research problems, developing innovative analytical approaches, and communicating technical findings through scholarly and professional channels.
Students benefit from mentorship informed by firsthand experience conducting original research, preparing manuscripts, navigating scholarly publication, and presenting scientific findings.
Our Mentorship Philosophy
We believe that meaningful research experiences should emphasize intellectual curiosity, methodological rigor, creativity, and independent scientific thinking.
Our 20-week individualized research mentorship program provides students with structured guidance while encouraging them to take ownership of their research questions, computational analyses, and scientific writing.
Explore Our Research Curriculum to learn how students progress from research idea development to manuscript preparation over 20 weeks.