4 Indian Americans Named 2013 Marshall Scholars
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Rahul Rekhi

Rekhi, a bioengineering and economics student at Rice University will make use of the scholarship to complete a Master of Science degree in international health policy at the London School of Economics (LSE) and a Master of Science degree in bioengineering at Oxford University.

“I’m very excited by the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge translational research at Oxford’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering, where scientists, engineers and physicians from around the world collaborate to develop the next generation of therapeutic technologies,” Rekhi said. “I’m a big believer in the potential for this interdisciplinary, transnational approach to help tackle complex diseases like cancer and stroke’’, reports B.J. Almond of Rice University News and Media.

“Through these courses of study, I hope to lay the groundwork for leading internationally collaborative efforts throughout my career, both in the development of innovative therapies and in global policymaking,” he added.

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