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CALLING ALL B-SMART ALUMNI!
We invite you to come reconnect with us to bring together past and current members of our research teams. Through alumni interviews, mentorship, networking, and other exciting opportunities, we hope to celebrate our alumni's accomplishments, learn about their journeys beyond SMART-MINDS, and provide guidance and inspiration to current student researchers.
If you're interested in participating in these activities and providing insight to the current annd future members of B-MINDS, please fill out the linked interest form!
Elena Baldo
Elena Baldo
Major: Integrative Neuroscience
Minor: Health and Wellness
Favorite part of 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: Attend Physician Assistant school!
Hera Khan
Hera Khan
Major: Integrative Neuroscience
Favorite part of B-SMART?
I love contributing to B-SMART'S efforts in drug research an awareness, both within the Binghamton community an on a national level!
Future plans: I hope to attend medical school and continue pursuing research.
Kayla Taufman
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Career Updates: Humza is currently attending Upstate Medical School
Courtney Hinkley
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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