Hello, I'm Evan Keister

Recent graduate from Northeastern University earning a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and a minor in Computer Science.

Currently, I am a Research Fellow at Lenox Hill Hospital in the Department of Neurosurgery working with Dr. John Boockvar.

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A Little About Me:

I enjoy long-distance running.

I'm a huge NBA fan, and enjoy playing basketball.

Fun Fact: I met Donald Glover at
Fisherman's Beach on Nantucket.
I also love reading, playing games, and
relaxing on the beach!

Education

Northeastern University (2021 - 2025)

summa cum laude

B.S. Behavioral Neuroscience (Honors in the Discipline), Minor in Computer Science

Work Experience

Neurosurgery Clinical Research Fellow at Lenox Hill Hospital

Lenox Hill Hospital | New York, NY | July 2025 - Present

Working under Dr. John Boockvar, renowned neurosurgeon featured in the Netflix docuseries "Lenox Hill" and "Emergency NYC." Coordinating weekly Multidisciplinary Brain and Spine Tumor Review Board, facilitating collaboration among neurosurgeons, oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists to optimize patient treatment plans. Onboarding, supervising, and scheduling student observers. Shadowing physicians in OR procedures, outpatient consultations, and rounds. Contributing to clinical research projects.

Thoracic Surgery Research Assistant

Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | January 2025 - Present

Contributing to the development of artificial intelligence models aimed at improving surgical training, intraoperative decision-making, and patient outcomes. Using the MOSaiC Annotation Platform to create annotated datasets of thoracic surgery procedures.

Research Assistant at the Saper Lab

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | January 2024 - May 2025

Conducted research with postdoc Sydney Aten, PhD, in the lab of Clifford Saper, MD, PhD. Investigated a hypothalamic circuit that potentially regulates the circadian rhythm of sexual behavior in mice, and examined the effects of sleep and body temperature on fertility.

Research Assistant Co-op at the Fishell Lab

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard | Boston, MA | July 2024 - December 2024

Conducted research with Chen-Yu Wang, MD, PhD, in the Fishell Lab at the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research. Studied the effects of transcription factor knockout on cortical interneuron development.

Medicinal Chemistry Co-op at the Laboratory for Drug Discovery in Neuroscience

Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | July 2023 - December 2023

Conducted drug discovery research under principal investigator Kevin Hodgetts, PhD, at the Laboratory for Drug Discovery in Neuroscience (LDDN). Focused on novel central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Disease, Migraine, and Essential Tremor.

Organic Chemistry II Teaching Assistant

Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Fall 2023

Led weekly office hours and review sessions to aid over 300 students taking Organic Chemistry II.

Discrete Structures Teaching Assistant

Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Spring 2023

Guided students in learning the foundational underpinnings of mathematics used for computer science.

Fundamentals of Computer Science I Teaching Assistant

Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Fall 2022

Assisted a course with over 800 students. Debugged DrRacket programs, hosted office hours, graded assignments, and responded to various students inquiries on a Piazza forum.

Mathematics Teaching Assistant

GST BOCES | Horseheads, NY | Summer 2022

Delivered one-on-one tutoring, ensuring personalized support for students with varying levels of understanding. Developed and implemented practice exercises and interactive lessons to reinforce key math skills, preparing students for a final exam essential to advancing to 8th grade.

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer EMT

NUEMS | Boston, MA | Fall 2022 - May 2025

Provided pre-hospital emergency medical care at Northeastern University sporting events, ensuring timely assessment and treatment of injuries. Administered first aid care, and coordinated with fellow EMTs to maintain a safe environment for attendees.

Volunteer

Boston Cares | Boston, MA | Fall 2022 - May 2025

Instructed students as part of the High School Equivalency Math Tutoring program at X-Cel Education, helping them develop skills necessary to earn their GED. Provided personalized tutoring and support, addressing individual learning needs and reinforcing key concepts such as algebra, geometry, and data analysis.

Emergency Department Volunteer

Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | June 2023 - December 2024

Assisted Child Life Specialists in engaging pediatric patients facing psychiatric challenges and extended wait times by providing therapeutic activities, including board games and toys, to enhance comfort and reduce anxiety.

Hospital Volunteer

Guthrie Corning Hospital | Corning, NY | Fall & Spring 2019/2020

Greeted patients, families, and visitors, ensuring a positive hospital experience. Provided clear directions to hospital departments and helped with wayfinding and logistics. Escorted patients to appointments.

Meals on Wheels

Corning Meals on Wheels | Corning, NY | Summer 2020

Delivered Meals to the homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic. Socialized and provided engagement with recipients.

Licenses and Certifications

EMT Basic | National EMS Institute

Shadowing Experience

Neurosurgery

Lenox Hill Hospital | New York, NY

Dr. Boockvar, Dr. Langer, Dr. D'Amico, and Dr. Ben-Shalom

Shadowing in the outpatient clinic, inpatient rounds, and operating room, observing neuro-oncology procedures (meningioma, glioma, etc.), VP shunts, and open vascular (AVM, cerebral bypass, etc.) procedures.

Neurosurgery

Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA

Dr. Micheal Mooney - 40 hours

Gained firsthand exposure to the clinical decision-making process and observed advanced neurosurgical procedures, including craniotomies for meningioma resection and complex spinal decompressions.

Orthopedic Surgery

Arnot Hospital | Elmira, NY

Dr. Bryan Jarvis - 30 hours

Observed procedures including knee and hip arthroplasties, gaining insight into surgical techniques and patient care during joint replacement surgeries. Attended clinic visits with patients, learning about pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, and the management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Radiology and Interventional Radiology

Guthrie Corning Hospital | Corning, NY

Dr. Joseph Bifano, Dr. Sobieraj, and Dr. Masi - 50 hours

Observed the interpretation of CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays across multiple specialties, including orthopedics, OBGYN, and neurology. Observed lung and heart biopsy procedures, learning about the techniques and patient management involved in interventional radiology.

Anesthesiology

Arnot Hospital | Elmira, NY

Dr. Deluca & Dr. Kellner - 10 hours

Observed the responsibilities involved in preparing patients for surgery and managing their care through the perioperative period. Gained knowledge of drugs used to induce, maintain, and reverse anesthesia.

General Surgery

Arnot Hospital | Elmira, NY

Dr. Sadhasivam - 5 hours

Observed robotic assisted umbilical and inguinal hernia repairs.

Gastroenterology

Guthrie Corning Hospital | Corning, NY

Dr. Hathwar - 10 hours

Observed a range of diagnostic procedures, including colonoscopies and endoscopies, gaining firsthand insight into the evaluation of gastrointestinal conditions. Learned about various GI disorders, including ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Endocrinology

Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA

Dr. Alexander - 2 hours

Attended a lecture about acute kidney injury (AKI) for 3rd year Harvard Medical School Students on their clinical rotations with Dr. Erik Alexander.

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