Biomedical Health Sciences

Hi I’m Kushal, an incoming student at Cornell University. I'm passionate about structural biology and biophysics, particularly how studying proteins at the atomic level can inform our understanding of disease and guide therapeutic development. I’ve conducted research on drug transporters at the blood-brain barrier through the NIH and Gates Foundation's AVOID-OME project at the Stroud Lab at UCSF, led the cancer research team at XPRIZE Healthspan, and am an incoming researcher at the Fromme Lab at Cornell. I’m also a CSEF and ISEF finalist. Outside of research, I'm an aviation geek, a hiker, and currently on a 1,400-day Duolingo streak. I am so excited for all the discussions we’ll have and the memories we’ll make this summer!

Biomedical Health Sciences

Hi, I’m Vidhi, an incoming student at HKUST interested in cancer research. I’ve contributed to psychology and dementia research at HKU, interned as a physiotherapist at HKMU, and worked as a citizen scientist contributing over 1,200 data classifications across global biomedical and astrophysics research projects. I'm fluent in Mandarin Chinese and can speak 5 languages! I enjoy playing guitar, cooking, reading, and programming. I'm excited to work with many talented peers and building an impactful research project together!

Biomedical Health Sciences

Hi, I’m Smrithi! I'm interested in neuroscience, healthcare policy, and patient advocacy, and hope to pursue a career as a physician working at the intersection of medicine and policy. I conduct research in Dr. Aguado's lab at CU Denver Anschutz and am actively involved in youth healthcare advocacy and PeakMED. In my free time, I enjoy writing stories and character-focused narratives! I’m also passionate about debate and public speaking--I personally do public forum with my debate partner of two years :). I'm excited to collaborate with peers who share a passion for healthcare innovation.

Biomedical Health Sciences

Hi I’m Catherine, and I’m interested in researching how to integrate new technologies into disease detection and prevention. I’ve published two peer-reviewed papers, one on DIMS lenses in myopia control and one on skin cancer detection. Last year, I also served as a Biomedical Health Sciences Mentor for CSR-x. I’m also a competitive dancer of 9 years and enjoy studying Latin and competing in Certamen. I look forward to learning from others and working together in the field of biomedicine.

Biomedical Health Sciences

Hi I’m Alekhya, an incoming sophomore at Union College. My academic and research interests center on neuroscience, particularly neural engineering, neurotechnology, and the use of computational approaches to better understand brain function and neurological disorders. In the future, I aspire to become a physician-scientist. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, writing, and Bharatanatyam, all of which allow me to express my creativity in different ways. Neuroscience and cancer biology research experience across university laboratories, including computational neuroscience, auditory neuroscience, and cancer biology.
Author of peer-reviewed research publications in neuroscience and women's health.
Founder and President of Women Welfare, a nonprofit advancing menstrual equity and health education in underserved communities.
Certified EMT with clinical volunteering and patient care experience.I am most excited to mentor students as they explore neuroscience research, helping them build confidence in asking questions, thinking critically, and developing research skills.