Research & Experience

Research & Experience

From bioinformatics to clinical observation — exploring the frontiers of science and healthcare.

Featured Project

FairMed AI

Bias Analysis Platform · Published February 2026

FairMed AI is an integrated platform I developed for evaluating and mitigating demographic bias in AI-powered orthopedic image segmentation models. The platform systematically analyzes AI performance across gender, age, and racial demographics — helping ensure that medical AI systems work equitably for all patients, not just those who are well-represented in training data.

Research Focus

Demographic bias in AI-powered orthopedic image segmentation (hip & knee joint analysis)

Dataset

16,200 orthopedic images across diverse gender, age, and racial groups

Key Finding

Bias mitigation strategies improved fairness scores by an average of 23.4% while maintaining accuracy

Top Method

Adversarial debiasing achieved the most equitable performance across all demographics

U-Net
DeepLabV3+
PyTorch
Adversarial Debiasing
Orthopedic Imaging
Health Equity
View FairMed AI Platform →

Research & Work Experience

Intern — Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program

NC Dept of Revenue, Raleigh NC

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

  • Selected as one of 15 high school students statewide to gain exposure to state fiscal policy & public health programs.
  • Analyzed department data systems, identifying 10+ workflow optimizations to improve operational efficiency.
Public Policy
Data Analysis
Government

Summer Research Assistant

University of Texas, Dallas TX

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

  • Developed python-based bioinformatics tool to analyze genomic sequence variants, facilitating molecular biology and cancer genetics research under Dr. Meena Maitra.
  • Developed data visualization models to interpret complex genetic markers and promoter polymorphisms, enhancing the efficiency of identifying potential disease associations by 12%.
Python
Bioinformatics
Cancer Genetics

Clinical Research Observer

Wake Endoscopy Center, Raleigh NC

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

  • Analyzed the application of endoscopic procedures including ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasonography to diagnose complex pancreatic-biliary diseases under Dr. Raja Vadlamudi.
  • Synthesized clinical data regarding evidence-based treatment plans and patient outcomes, focusing on the intersection of public health administration and gastroenterological interventions.
Clinical Research
Gastroenterology
Public Health

Health Systems Operations Intern

eBoxChain Inc, Raleigh NC

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

  • Automated prescription authenticity verification using blockchain technology to validate physician credentials and location, reducing manual verification time by an estimated 30%.
  • Optimized pharmaceutical delivery workflows by testing and refining tracking systems, leading to a 15% increase in on-time delivery rates for critical medications in rural NC areas.
Blockchain
Healthcare Tech
Operations

Research Assistant

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest NC

Jun 2024 – Jul 2024

  • Worked with scientists to investigate biomaterials, reduce cell detachment and improve structural integrity of tissues.
Biomaterials
Regenerative Medicine
Lab Research

Keerthana Solleti

Student Researcher · Author · Advocate

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