Meet the author:
Shyam Ganesh Babu
Pre-Med
Shyam Ganesh Babu is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina Honors College, studying Biological Sciences with a minor in Business Administration. A Top Scholar and passionate health advocate, he leads MedElem, a student-led initiative that has educated over 6,000 youth on healthy habits. Shyam is also Co-President of the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society, an Honors College Ambassador, and co-leader of the Top Scholar Peer Leaders program.
Shayam also founded PhysiLink to connect pre-health students with physician mentors and conducts research on colorectal cancer at UofSC. Aspiring to become a pediatrician, Shyam volunteers at a Free Medical Clinic, shadows physicians across specialties, and recently served on a medical mission in Peru. Through mentorship and health education, he’s committed to empowering underserved youth and building healthier communities.