Meet the Founder
My name is Mahika Gupta!
Mahika Gupta is a student researcher and the founder of Mindful Diabetes Care. She has a strong interest in healthcare, medical research, and community service. Her experience includes health research, hospital volunteering, student leadership, and mentoring. She created Mindful Diabetes Care to bring these interests together and help young people better understand diabetes, healthy habits, and the importance of prevention.
Research & Publications
Researched how liquid biopsy may help detect pancreatic cancer earlier under Professor Prahlad Parajuli. Reviewed 30+ scientific studies on biomarkers including ctDNA, KRAS mutations, PLF, and CTCs.
30+ studies reviewed
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14 Pages
Published • IJHSR • September 2026
Leadership & Experience
Mindful Diabetes Care
Founded a student led initiative focused on diabetes education, healthy living, and community outreach.
Research Mentor
Support students as they work toward their research goals.
Voices & Perspectives Club
Lead student discussions that encourage open conversations about global topics.
AACI Clinical Informatics
Represent Agoura High School in healthcare academic competitions.
HOSA (Future Health Professionals) Comminsioner
Help plan HOSA activities and support students preparing for healthcare competitions.
Bite & Balance Club
A student-led club that promotes diabetes awareness and healthy habits through fun activities and guest presentations by healthcare professionals.
Honors and Awards
NCWIT Rising Star, (February 2026)
Received the NWICT Rising Star award in February 2026 for students exploring computing. Created a simulation of the Uber Eats app with similar ordering features, showing creativity and problem-solving skills.
3rd Place: Medical Abbreviations, AACI California State Competition (March 2026)
Received 3rd place in Medical Abbreviations during AACI's California State Competition. Recognized for strong knowledge of medical abbreviations in a competitive statewide healthcare competition.
Top 20 — Phlebotomy, HOSA State Leadership Conference (2026)
Placed Top 20 in Phlebotomy at the HOSA State Leadership Conference, demonstrating knowledge of blood collection procedures and patient safety.
Certifications & Skills
CPR certification (Nov 2025)
EMR certification (May 2026)
Taekwondo – 2nd Degree Black Belt (2nd Dan) | Masters United (2017–Present)
Kathak Dance – Level 1 Certification| Kathak Kala Academy (2023–Present)