Rishi Karumanchi

Rishi Karumanchi is a researcher and developer at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics – Durham drawn to the intersection of medicine, technology, and social impact. He conducts sleep medicine research with a group of professionals from UC Davis, Harvard, and Duke Universities, working towards an assistive solution for patients whose sleep is disrupted. His clinical experience includes serving disadvantaged populations as a medical assistant and treating emergency patients as a licensed EMT. An Eagle Scout, Rishi is a committed advocate for disadvantaged and incarcerated individuals alike. Specifically, his work has caught the attention of state senators and other government officials who actively work to advance his mission of accessible technology and basic human rights for underserved and marginalized communities.

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