Claudia Gualtieri

 I am a neuroscience passionate pursuing a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. I am very into the developing brain, and the connection between synaptic refinement and autism is the focus of my research. As a person and a scientist, I follow Dr. Marie Curie's advise: "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood". 

Katrina Bucci

I am a senior biology major at UMBC, graduating this May. I am a part of the ODK Honor Society and received a URA this past year. After graduation, I will be working as a summer intern for the US Army and applying to biotech industry jobs as well as pursuing a masters degree in molecular biology. 

Ananya Choudhary

I am a Biological Sciences major graduating this May. I am am also on the pre-medical track, and a member of the Meyerhoff Scholars. After graduation I will be working as a Medical Assistant for a year before matriculating into medical school in Fall 2024. 

Kevin Gibbons

I am a senior biological sciences major at UMBC, graduating this May. I have participated in the STEM BUILD program and am a URISE/Meyerhoff scholar who has been doing research on ovarian cancer for the past 3 years in Dr. Padmanabhan's lab. After graduation, I will be starting my PhD in biology at MIT. 

Polina Kassir

I am a Biological Sciences major graduating this May. I am am also on the pre-medical track, and a member of the Meyerhoff Scholars. After graduation I will be working as a Medical Assistant for a year before matriculating into medical school in Fall 2024. 

Emily Marinko

I am a biology major senior at UMBC graduating this May. I will be pursuing a Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences at UNLV after graduation. 

Sibani Nachadalingam

I am a senior at UMBC majoring in biology, graduating this May. I am also completing the Human Context of Science and Technology certificate. I am an Undergraduate Researcher at Dr. Sutton’s lab, a teaching assistant for Cell Biology, and a STEM LLC Peer Leader. After graduation, I plan on taking a gap year and apply to MD-PhD programs. 

Nithya Navarantha

I am a senior at UMBC double majoring in Bioinformatics and Biology, with a Computer Science minor. I am also on the pre-medical track and a member of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program. After graduating in May, I will be further exploring my research interests while preparing to apply to MD/PhD programs. 

Katherine Taylor

I am a senior biology major/environmental science minor graduating this May. I have worked with Dr. Tamra Mendelson for four years, and led my own research project funded by an Undergraduate Research Award. I plan on pursuing a graduate education and career in ecology and evolutionary biology. 

Zakarya Wahed

I am a biology major senior at UMBC, on the pre-medical track. I am a recipient of URA award and have been performing research on campus for the past two years. After graduation, I will be applying to medical school. 

Fairine Ahmed

Alanna Carter

I am a Biology major and Health, Wellness, and Aging minor on the pre-medical track. I have conducted research in the Starz-Gaiano laboratory, presented posters at URCAD, and received an Undergraduate Research Award. I was awarded a Thomas V. Marsho and Martin Schwartz scholarship in 2022. 

Ananya Choudhary

I am a Biological Sciences major graduating this May. I am am also on the pre-medical track, and a member of the Meyerhoff Scholars. After graduation I will be working as a Medical Assistant for a year before matriculating into medical school in Fall 2024. 

Quinn Mood

Irina Sbornova

As a senior at UMBC pursuing a dual degree in biological sciences and psychology. As I prepare to graduate in May 2023, I plan to further develop my skills by working as a research assistant at the UMB School of Medicine. My ultimate goal is to pursue graduate studies in neuroscience and make significant contributions to the field. 

Finnerel Schaeffer

Hello! I'm Finn. I'm a Biology major, with a Psychology minor. I've been working with Dr. Lohr's bioacoustic lab for two years, aiding in studying grasshopper sparrows. This fall, I'll be attending the University of Minnesota's veterinary school to pursue a DVM in livestock medicine. 

Katherine Taylor

I am a senior biology major/environmental science minor graduating this May. I have worked with Dr. Tamra Mendelson for four years, and led my own research project funded by an Undergraduate Research Award. I plan on pursuing a graduate education and career in ecology and evolutionary biology. 

Karis Weisgerber

I am a Biological Sciences major and I will be graduating in May 2023. I am also a member of UMBC Honors College and I participate in undergraduate research in Dr. Jeff Leips' lab. Starting in Fall 2023 I will be participating in the Accelerated Applied Molecular Biology Masters' Program at UMBC to further my educational goals in pursuit of of becoming a biomedical researcher. 

Jessica Hoffman

I am a freshman double majoring in Biology and Mathematics at UMBC. In the lab, I study how mutated proteins affect ovarian cancer. I plan to pursue a PhD. in Biological Sciences with a focus on mathematical modeling, so I can continue in my pursuit to find safe therapeutic treatments for cancer. 

Gelila Isayas

I am a Biology Major and Psychology minor freshman on the Pre-Med track. I am also a Meyerhoff Scholar and an Co-Event Coordinator for the Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association. This summer, I will be doing immunology research at the Janelia HHMI campus in VA. 

Shanmukha Josyam

I am a freshman Biological Sciences major on the pre-medical track with minors in Music and Emergency Health Services. After my undergraduate education, I plan on attending medical school to pursue an M.D. and build upon my research of cardiac interventions. 

Emmanuel Okusanya

I am a Meyerhoff Scholar on the pre-med track, majoring in biology with a minor in information systems at UMBC. After I graduate, I plan on obtaining an MD/PhD. In the Summer of 2023, I will be doing a summer research opportunity at the Janelia Research Campus in the Vale lab. 

Joshua Paul

I am a biology major, finishing my freshman year this coming May. I finished my first semester on the President's List, and was a Meyerhoff Scholars Program candidate upon entry to UMBC. I am currently on a pre-pharmacy track, and plan to pursue a pharmaceutical degree. 

Albert Russell

Ben Cole

I am a junior biochemistry major and psychology minor who will graduate in December of this year. I am vice president of a disability honors society, a Supplemental instruction leader for genetics, and I have an internship this summer at Thermo Fisher Scientific. 

Antonio Holmes

I am a biology-statistics, double-major senior at UMBC, graduating this May. I am also on the pre-medical track, a McNair Scholar, a Sherman Scholar, and have been Resident Assistant for one year. After graduation, I plan to apply for a MD-PhD programs with my PhD concentration in Cancer Biology. 

Travis Knapp

I am a biology education major at UMBC, graduating in the spring of 2025. I am a member of the Sherman Scholar Program. After graduation, I plan to teach at the secondary level. 

Julia Srivastava

I am a Biological Sciences major with a minor in Health, Wellness, & Aging at UMBC. I will be graduating next spring. My plan is to go to PA school with the goal of obtaining a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Upon completion of my master’s degree, my hope is to work in cardiothoracic surgery, endocrinology, or geriatrics. 

Lyndsay Rivers

I am a Senior Bioinformatics Major that is graduating this May. I have previously been the Vice President of the New Friends of Yours Club at UMBC, and am PR chair of the same club this year. I am also an undergraduate researcher in the Erill Lab here at UMBC. After graduation, I will be working at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a biomedical research assistant. 

Kyle Davis

I am a biology-psychology major at UMBC, graduating this May. I am currently an undergraduate researcher in the Seley-Radkte group and will be attending UMBC next semester to pursue my Doctorate in organic chemistry. 

Jenna Hawley

I am graduating with a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences. At UMBC, I served as a biology teaching assistant and a chemistry tutor at the Chemistry Tutorial Center. After graduation, I will be applying to physician assistant programs to pursue an M.S. degree in Physician Assistant Studies. 

Jeanelle Mae Quiambao

I am a Biology major senior on the pre-medical track graduating this May. I am also pursuing a French certificate and currently a member of UMBC’s Honors College. Upon graduation, I hope to pursue research opportunities in biological studies and eventually attend medical school. 

Amy Roberts

Fouad Saiedy

I am a biology and psychology, dual degree senior at UMBC, graduating this May. I am also a volunteer EMT within the Baltimore County Fire Department. After graduation, I will be attending the University of Queensland-Ochsner MD program in Brisbane, Australia and New Orleans. 

Madison Santizo

I am a senior earning a biological sciences degree and a Spanish certificate at umbc. I am graduating this year and plan to attend Johns Hopkins human genetics graduate program in the fall of 2023. I have been a member of the phi sigma sigma sorority as well as research intern in Dr. Bieberich’s lab.

Krishna Madhiwala

I am a biology major, law and justice minor freshman at UMBC. I am also on the pre-medical track, a member of the UMBC Honors College, and a member of the Shriver Living Learning Community. After graduation, I will be applying to medical school and pursuing my career as a future physician. 

Stephanie Wilson

I am a biology major senior at UMBC, looking forward to graduating this May. I am also on the pre-medical track, currently applying to medical school, and a member of the UMBC Honors College. After graduation, I am looking to gain some experience in research before continuing onto medical school. 

Ellie Bare

I am a senior at UMBC studying biochemistry & molecular biology. I am also a member of the Honors College and a research assistant in the Omland Lab at UMBC. After graduation, I will be entering a postbac program (I don't know which one yet). 

D'Juan Moreland

I am a Biology and Music Composition double major and senior at UMBC. I am Meyerhoff, HHMI, URISE, and Goldwater Scholar. I have also been a part of the UMBC Symphonic Orchestra for most of my time. After I graduate in May 2024 I will be applying to PhD programs in neuroscience. 

Emmanuel Mekasha

I am a biology, bioinformatics double-major and computer science minor at UMBC. I am a member of the Honors College, a URISE and Live Mas Scholar, and a Merck Fellow. I study bacteria and phages through a computational lens in the Erill Lab, and I hope to achieve an MDPhD degree after I graduate. 

Zakarya Wahed

I am a biology major senior at UMBC, on the pre-medical track. I am a recipient of URA award and have been performing research on campus for the past two years. After graduation, I will be applying to medical school.