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Pronouns: he/him
Year: 5th year
Program: Pharmacology
Why did you join BGSG? I joined BGSG to help create a stronger sense of community within PIBS and advocate for student needs. I wanted to contribute to improving resources, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that everyone has a voice in shaping our academic and professional experiences
Fun Fact: My family kept a pet owl growing up.
Email: tenzin@umich.edu
Yidan (Eden) Cao
Yidan (Eden) Cao
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 5th year
Program: Health Infrastructures and Learning Systems (HILS)
Why did you join BGSG? I joined BGSG to make a positive impact on the student community, advocate for my peers in biomedical sciences, and make meaningful connections.
Fun Fact: I enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures, food, and landscapes.
Email: yidancao@umich.edu
Ashley Mello
Ashley Mello
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 5th year
Program: Immunology
Why did you join BGSG? I joined BGSG to serve as a representative and advocate for the students in my program and to have the opportunity to work with other students who want to do the same for their programs and all graduate students, in general.
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother.
Email: ashmello@umich.edu
Andres Herrera Tequia
Andres Herrera Tequia
Pronouns: he/him
Year: 4th year
Program: Biological Chemistry
Why did you join BGSG? I am an international graduate student, and I have found that having a supportive community is essential for a positive and fulfilling PhD experience. I am deeply passionate about fostering community-building opportunities among graduate students, particularly for those who, like me, come from international backgrounds. I joined BGSG as a way to contribute to initiatives that enrich and improve the PhD experience for my fellow international students and graduate student peers in general.
Fun Fact: I'm from Colombia, the land of coffee, but I barely drink any! I guess I’m a bit of a walking contradiction. I also love cooking and baking and even keep my own recipe book—just like a lab notebook—for my recipes.
Email: herrerat@umich.edu
Katie
Katie
Year: 3rd year
Program: Cancer Biology
Why did you join BGSG? I learned about BGSG during orientation and was impressed by its commitment to fostering inclusion and building a strong community. Ensuring that students have access to resources that enhance their educational experience is something I deeply value. As biomedical students, we encounter unique challenges, and being part of a supportive community is crucial for overcoming them. Joining BGSG provides me with the opportunity to contribute to this mission and make a positive impact on our student community.
Fun Fact: I have won over 20 radio contests including meet and greet passes and concert tickets.
Email: kmanzeck@umich.edu
Leidy Vanegas-Cano
Leidy Vanegas-Cano
Pronouns: she/her
Year: 3rd year
Program: Biological Chemistry
Why did you join BGSG? To actively contribute to the enhancement of the graduate program.
Fun Fact: I was swimming in a river and a fish bit my toe.
Email: vanegasc@umich.edu
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