Nimisha Gupta
Nimisha is a 4th year undergraduate majoring in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at UCLA. At the Pyle Lab, her research focuses on investigating the ability of universal pluripotent stem cells to be used as an allogeneic cell therapy for muscular diseases. She enjoys communicating her research through presentations at events such as the UCLA Undergraduate Research Showcases, CIRM Trainee Networking Conference, and ABRCMS. At her presentation at ABRCMS 2025, she received an award for her poster presentation. Over Summer 2025, she was supported by the MIMG Immersive Research Fellowship. She is also a part of the UCLA COMPASS program where she serves as a COMPASS Liaison and Stem Cell Ambassador. Outside the lab, she loves giving back to the community through her participation in UCLA's Bhagat Puran Singh Health Initiative as a Health and Social Justice Coordinator. She also likes to play soccer, explore new places, and try cooking new dishes. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine where she can leverage her research experience to increase access to a wider patient population.