Our Alumni

Kayla Taufman

Major: Psychology

Minor: Speech and Hearing Science

Why B-SMART?

I was interested in conducting research on the subject of addiction. I also really loved the outreach aspect of B-SMART, which you don't see in a lot of research labs.

Career Goals: I plan to pursue my master's in Speech-language pathology.

Antonietta Raymond

Major: Biological Sciences

Why B-SMART?

I joined B-SMART to research and help educate college students on the adverse impacts of psychoactive substances.

Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and have an interest in pediatrics!

Rusudan Kvirikashvili

Major: Biochemistry

Minor: Economics

Why B-SMART?

I joined B-SMART because I'm really interested in how mental health, nutrition, and substance use all influence each other. I'm looking forward to helping with research and making a positive impact.

Career Goals: I hope to pursue a career in research in an area of biochemistry or attend med school.

Julia Lin

Major: Biological Sciences

Why B-SMART?

I joined B-SMART because of its mission to promote mental health among college students and spread awareness of the dangers of substance abuse.

Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and am very interested in pediatrics and dermatology.

Haley Prisinzano

Major: Integrative Neuroscience

Why B-SMART?

I joined B-SMART to gain a vast knowledge of the research process and to facilitate the education of others on the misconceptions of diet, stress management, and substance abuse.

Career Goals: To work in biotechnology.

Jimmy Keough

Major: Integrative Neuroscience

Why B-SMART?

I joined B-SMART because I think it;s important to inform students about the negative effects of substance abuse.

Career Goals: To attend medical school and become a dermatologist.

Dennis Cregin

Major: Integrative Neuroscience

Campus Involvement: Events Coordinator for the Medical Roots Project, Secretary for BU Science, PS Chemistry Tutor, and the University Scholars Program

Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school in the future to become a pediatrician.

Career Updates: Dennis is currently attending Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Montefiore Einstein

Sana Malik

Majors: Biology, Philosophy Politics and Law (PPL)

Campus Involvement: Pipe Dream Opinions Columnist, Pre-Dental Association, Binghamton University Pre-Health Peer Advisor

Career Goals: I hope to attend dental school and then pursue a career in general dentistry. I also plan to continue bringing awareness to public health issues.

Career Updates: Sana is currently attending School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo

Devon UMeozor

Major: Integrative Neuroscience

Campus Involvement: I’m a proud member of the Binghamton Ultimate Frisbee Club, while also committing my time to the African Student Organization and the Binghamton University Bookstore

Career Goals: Currently, I hope to attend medical school and become a psychiatrist.

Humza Khan

Major: Mathematics

Campus Involvement: Campus Tour Guide, Co-founder/Partner Agency Coordinator of the Food Recovery Network, Physics Lab TA, former President of the Newing College Council and Guthrie Scholar

Career Goals: I would like to pursue a medical specialty I am passionate about and innovate in the field!

Courtney Hinkley

Major: Biochemistry

Campus Involvement: PR/Marketing Chair for Phi Delta Epsilon, former MHOPE intern, member of PreMed Association, Biochemistry Club, volunteer for CVAC

Career Goals: I plan to attend medical school and become a Radiologist.

Julia Horowitz

Major: Integrative Neuroscience

Minor: Education

Campus Involvement: Vice President of Programming for Phi Delta Epsilon, Treasurer of the Medical Roots Project, Teaching Assistant for the First-Year Research Immersion Program, Binghamton University Tour Guide, and proud member of the Binghamton Glee Club

Career Goals: I hope to become a physician and take part in doctors without borders!

Career Goals: Julia is currently attending Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Natalie Yuvanavattana

Major: Biological Sciences

Minor: Health & Wellness Studies

Campus Involvement: Clinical Research at our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital/Data Analysis Volunteer (via CROP), General Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society Intern, Former Latin American Student Union Intern

Career Goals: I'm currently working as a pharmacy technician to gain more exposure in the health care field to ultimately become an orthopedic surgeon.

Jared Zubin

Major: Integrative Neuroscience

Minor: Forensic Health

Campus Involvement: Social Chair for Phi Delta Epsilon, TA for Organic Chemistry, Lifeguard

Career Goals: My career aspirations are to become an MD and work in emergency medicine.

Nicole Lilia Scott

Major: Biological Sciences

Minor: Forensic Health

Campus Involvement: Programming Chair for Phi Delta Epsilon, General Chemistry I & II Tutor, member of Binghamton Division 1 Soccer Team, Pre-medical Association, SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee), Microbiology Club

Career Goals: I want to become a pediatric surgeon and start a mental health organization.

Cara Patrissy

Previous Research Lead

Year: Senior

Major: Integrative Neuroscience

Campus Involvement: President of MEDLIFE, Building Manager at East Gym, Phi Mu Fraternity, Nutrition TA

Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and work as a physician!

Samantha Bonventre

Previous Assistant Research Lead

Year: Senior

Major: Biological Sciences

Campus Involvement: Harpur's Ferry, Panhellenic Council, Phi Mu Fraternity

Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and be an OB/GYN!

Suraj Sajnani

Previous Co-Fundraising Chair

Year: Biology

Major: Biological Sciences

Minor: Economics

Campus Involvement: Philanthropy Chair of Alpha Sigma Phi, Multimedia Chair for Hindu Student Council, Sports Contributor for BU Pipedream, Intramural Basketball and Volleyball

Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and have an interest in orthopedics

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