Anika Chebrolu

Anika Chebrolu is an Indian American child scientist. She is best known for winning the title of "America's Top Young Scientist" in Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge for young scientists in 2020.

Life and career
Anika is from Frisco, Texas. As a 14 year old 8th grader, she won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2021. Her work uses in-silico methodology to find lead molecules that can selectively bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Awards

 * America's Top Young Scientist of the Year, 2020.
 * Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21, 2020