Parth is a third year undergraduate studying Molecular Genetics, Immunology, and Microbiology, currently in his second year at the Rao Lab. Parth's research concentrates on elucidating the role of long non-coding RNA in human pre-B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma. He is working with Norma Rodriguez on certain projects but is also developing an independent area of research. Parth hopes to one day enter the medical field. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering at his temple or watching basketball.