Brooke Birbara
Molecular & Cell Biology major from Simsbury CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Laura Haynes
Professional interests: Earn an MD and continue learning in the field of geroscience
Non-academic interests: I am a lifelong equestrian, and I love hiking with my dog.
Rakshit Raj Bisoi
Physiology & Neurobiology major from Glastonbury, CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jenna Bartley
Professional interests: Physician specializing in neurological surgery and conducting research on neurodegenerative disorders
Non-academic interests: I love solving Rubik’s cubes, playing badminton, and reading books.
Charley Damico
Molecular & Cell Biology major from Barrington, NJ
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Leighton Core
Professional interests: Earn a PhD related to the fields of genetics, brain injury, and psychiatric disorders
Non-academic interests: I love singing, playing the piano, and making others laugh! I also love reality television, shopping, and spending time with the people closest to me (and their cats).
Peter Fatzinger
Molecular & Cell Biology major from New York City
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jelena Erceg
Professional interests: Medicine and health either as an MD or MD/PhD with interests in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Non-academic interests: I enjoy playing and watching basketball and swimming in my free time as well as playing video games.
Monica Ghaly
Physiology & Neurobiology major from Cheshire CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Breno Diniz
Professional interests: Physician who provides comprehensive medical care and empowers patients through education and shared decision-making
Non-academic interests: I love singing, playing guitar, and reading murder mystery novels, and I find joy in spending time with friends and serving at my local church.
Rilee Harris
Molecular & Cell Biology major from Somers, CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Xiaoyan Guo
Professional interests: Earn a PhD in Biochemistry and become a scientist
Non-academic interests: I enjoy reading fantasy novels, drawing, and hiking with my dad.