Undergraduate Students

Calista Adler

URAD Scholar/WISP Intern
Calista is a rising sophomore from Wellesley, MA. She is interested in pursuing a major in biomedical engineering and neuroscience. In the future, she wishes to explore the intersections of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy applications in neurodegenerative disease with entrepreneurship.

Katie Cox

URAD Scholar
Katie is a Dartmouth ‘25 from McLean, Virginia. She is pursuing a biomedical engineering major and hopes to go to medical school after Dartmouth. She is an EMT and CPR instructor involved in Dartmouth EMS and Triathlon team, and also enjoys cycling, skiing, and spending time outdoors.

Jack Flaggert

URAD Scholar
Jack is a ’26 from Seattle Washington. He is a Biomedical Engineering major and is especially interested in applying additive manufacturing to biological applications. Jack is also a wilderness-EMT and spends most of his free time in the mountains skiing, hiking, or mountain biking.

Mason Jacques

NH BioMade Intern
Mason is a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering major at UNH Durham from Rochester, NH.  He is interested in developing software and hardware tools to improve regenerative medicine.  In his spare time, Mason enjoys being outdoors in the White Mountains.

Aksheta Kanuganti

Senior Honors Thesis Candidate/
Undergrad Research Assistant
Aksheta is a ’24 from Tampa, Florida. She is a Biomedical Engineering major and a Music minor. Her recent internship at the Prosthetics Department of the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital exposed her to prostheses, osseointegration, and their implications on health, sparking her interest in bone regeneration and chronic wound healing.

Kavin Kathir

URAD Scholar
Kavin is a ’26 from Cheshire, Connecticut. He is a psychology major with a minor in chemistry, and is a premed student interested in orthopedic medicine. Some of his interests include community service, playing sports, going to the gym, and reading. He aspires to become an orthopedic surgeon.

Emma Kerimo

URAD Scholar
Emma is a ’25 from Concord, Massachusetts. She is majoring in biomedical engineering and hopes to pursue a career in orthopedic medicine. As a member of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams, she is interested in bone regeneration after sports-related injuries.

Lynne Li

Senior Honors Thesis Candidate/
Undergrad Research Assistant
Lynne is a senior from Kansas City, MO, majoring in Chemistry modified with Biology with a minor in International Studies. She is interested in regenerative medicine and the role of materials chemistry. Apart from her academic interests, she is also involved in immigrant justice and health access.

Milenka Men

WISP Intern
Milenka is a Dartmouth ’27 from Colonia, NJ interested in psychology and biomedical engineering. She is passionate about patient-centered care and research and hopes to bridge innovation and public understanding for greater scientific accessibility. Milenka enjoys writing for The Dartmouth and volunteering as a MHU Peer Supporter and Dartmouth Forte performer.

Annika Nikhar

Sophomore Scholar/WISP Intern
Annika is a second-year student from Potomac, MD and plans on pursuing a major in biomedical engineering. She is deeply interested in regenerative medicine and the intersections of math and biology. Annika is passionate about women's rights and wishes to bolster female representation in STEM fields.