Graduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ritwik Shukla is a Ph.D. candidate in Comparative Biosciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, specializing in reproductive toxicology. His research explores how endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect uterine health, with expertise in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and computational modeling. He has published and presented widely, earning honors like the 2024 Young Investigator Award from the Society of Toxicology. Ritwik also serves as a teaching assistant and has led student organizations and conferences. With a background in biotechnology and a passion for scientific outreach, he aims to advance environmental health research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in toxicology and reproductive biology.