Marlina Barbour
Diagnostic Genetic Sciences major from Montville, NJ
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Xiaoyan Guo
Professional interests: Aspiring geneticist working in a clinical setting to help patients better understand their genetic background and manage their conditions
Non-academic interests: Hiking and outdoor activities as well as making intricate paper crafts, sewing, and caring for her plants
Charles Birbara
Molecular & Cell Biology major from Simsbury, CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ken Campellone
Professional interests: Earn a PhD in biology
Non-academic interests: Playing music with my friends and running
Ryan Gerardi
Physiology & Neurobiology major from Cromwell, CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sangyong Choi
Professional interests: Pursue a career in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery
Non-academic interests: Working out, playing hockey, and traveling
Daniel A. Lopes
Physiology & Neurobiology major from East Hampton, CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Natale Sciolino
Professional interests: Discover new ways to aid those affected by age-related diseases and become a neurophysiologist
Non-academic interests: Playing soccer, going to the gym, watching UConn basketball, and spending time outdoors
Rithwick Sai Gunda
Molecular & Cell Biology major from Hopkinton, MA
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Liisa Kuhn
Professional interests: Pursue a career as a surgeon while remaining active in research, focusing on how aging and regenerative biology can be leveraged to improve tissue repair
Non-academic interests: Dancing with a competitive collegiate team, going to the gym, and playing the guitar
Parsh Verma
Molecular & Cell Biology and Applied Mathematics major from South Windsor, CT
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jelena Erceg
Professional interests: Pursue an MD or MD/PhD, motivated by a desire to care for patients and an interest in using scientific tools to advance how we understand and treat disease
Non-academic interests: Playing racket sports, unwinding with family and friends, and diving into technology and numbers