Neuroscience student. Medical school hopeful. Part‑time philosopher.
I’m Maanas Garimella, a neuroscience student at Vanderbilt on the pre‑med track. I blend lab research with clinical work—and a healthy dose of philosophy—to explore how our brains shape who we are.
At a Glance
Pre‑Med Timeline
2023-08-31
Junior Year Begins
2023-09-10
The Research Journey Begins
2024-06-01
CNA Classes + Internship Start
2024-09-08
First Day at the Nursing Home
2024-11-24
Research Recognition
2025-05-15
VANDERBILT ACCEPTANCE!!!!
2025-08-17
First Day at Vanderbilt
2025-09-10
Joined the Darby Lab
2025-09-18
Joined the Gonzalez-Hunt Lab
2025-10-02
Partners in Health Leadership
2025-11-07
First Remote Area Medical Clinic
2025-12-05
Co-Founded the I&O Healthcare Podcast
2026-02-14
DiffEx Wins Vanderbilt Hult Prize
2026-02-16
Became a RA at Morgan
2026-04-10
Second Remote Area Medical Clinic
2026-05-01
Hult Prize Nationals in Boston
2026-06-01
Started VSTART Summer Research
2026-06-09
Named an Ingram Scholar
2026-07-15
Building a Free Medical Camp in Guatemala