Our MEMBERS
Lina Begdache PhD, RDN, CNS-S, CDN, FAND
My mission about raising awareness on the negative impact of ADHD drug misuse and abuse continues. I address these concerns in the classroom, as well as work with BSMART research assistants to bring new research questions to the table. We are trying to piece the different parts of the puzzle one step at a time. In addition, I write for the Conversation platform articles to address these concerns. Some of the published research on ADHD drug misuse is in the top 5% of all research outputs as scored by Almetric. BSMART is gaining lots of attention due to their mission and quality of work. Recently, BSMART work has been selected among the top 19 Incredible Research breakthroughs at Binghamton University.
Cara Patrissy
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
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
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
Rusudan Kvirikashvili
Education Chair
Year: Junior
Major: Biochemistry
Campus Involvement: Secretary of Poverty Coalition Awareness Club, MODA Binghamton
Career Goals: I hope to pursue a career in research in an area in biochemistry or attend med school
Kayla Taufman
Secretary, Co-Fundraising Chair
Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Campus Involvement: Student Psychological Association and the Speech Language Association
Career Goals: PhD in Clinical Psychology or Masters in Speech Language Pathology
Jenna Polis
Outreach Coordinator
Year: Senior
Major: Integrative Neuroscience
Minor: Education
Campus Involvement: Executive Vice President of Panhellenic Council, Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Miller Lab, Member of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Pre-Medical Association, Paws-and-Effect, American Red Cross Club
Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and, one day, become a surgeon.
Antonietta Raymond
Manuscript Char
Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Minor: Health and Wellness
Campus Involvement: Member of AMSA, Campus Rec employee, Member of Phi Mu Sorority
Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and have an interest in pediatrics
Julia Lin
PR Chair
Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Campus Involvement: Pre-Medical Association, MEDLIFE, IFD Binghamton, Member of Phi Mu Sorority
Career Goals: I hope to attend medical school and am very interested in pediatrics and dermatology.