Iyappan Subbiah is a driven Biotechnology master's student at Northwestern University, and the president of the esteemed Association of Biotechnology Students (ABS). Originally from Chennai, India, he earned his bachelor's degree with honors in Biomedical Science and swiftly embraced both wet and dry lab work, later venturing into the commercial aspects of healthtech startups in his home country. Currently engaged in pioneering research at the renowned Kellogg School of Management, Iyappan's focus lies in studying the pharmacoeconomic evaluations of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). With a vision for the future, he aims to embark on a fulfilling career in life science consulting. Beyond academics, his passion for soccer echoes his earlier days as a semi-professional athlete in Germany, painting a picture of his diverse and dedicated character.