2025-2026
Executive Board

I am a sixth-year MSTP (MD/PhD) student. My research interests involve neuromodulation, from the cellular to the circuit level. I am currently investigating the interaction of astrocytes and neurotransmitters and the resulting modulatory actions on neural circuits in Alfonso Araque's lab. My long-term interests lie in investigating the neurophysiological underpinnings of functional neurosurgical interventions for understanding and optimization. Outside of neuroscience, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, reading sci-fi and nonfiction, and biking.

I am a fifth-year MSTP (MD/PhD) student. My research interests involve the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition, pharmacoresistant forms of neuropsychiatric disorders, and various neuromodulation treatments. Outside of the world of neuroscience, I enjoy traveling, trying any and all kinds of delicious food, and venturing out to movie theaters.

I am a second-year medical student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, with a primary interest in epilepsy research, particularly in therapeutic intervention targets and optimizing treatment approaches. Outside of my academic and clinical interests, I enjoy cooking, reading, watching movies, spending quality time with friends, and making the most of outdoor activities.

I am a third year medical student at the University of Minnesota on the Duluth Campus and this is my first year being a part of N-PNS. I am interested in pursuing a career in psychiatry in the future and first became interested in neuromodulation when I worked in a TMS clinic for depression before medical school. I enjoy hiking, biking, running, and spending time with my fiance and our cat named Nemo!

I am a second year MSTP (MD/PhD) student. I am interested in the neurocircuitry and mechanisms underlying substance use disorders, and the use of neuromodulation and functional neurosurgical techniques to treat these conditions. Outside of school I enjoy volleyball, baking, and trying new restaurants.

I am a fifth-year MSTP (MD/PhD) student. My research interests involve neuromodulation, from the cellular to the circuit level. I am currently investigating the interaction of astrocytes and neurotransmitters and the resulting modulatory actions on neural circuits in Alfonso Araque's lab. My long-term interests lie in investigating the neurophysiological underpinnings of functional neurosurgical interventions for understanding and optimization. Outside of neuroscience, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, reading sci-fi and nonfiction, and biking.

I am an electrical engineering PhD candidate specializing in health AI, focusing on developing brain network-based biomarkers for epilepsy. I’m passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring, guiding undergraduate and high school students in research projects. I’m also leading efforts to establish a Twin Cities IEEE EMBS chapter to connect students and professionals in healthcare and technology.

I am a 3rd year medical student interested in neurology and have been part of N-PNS since starting medical school. I am currently interested in stroke and how we can use neuromodulation to improve recovery, including both motor and cognitive deficits. Outside of school and research, I enjoy cooking and Minnesota sports. 

I am a second year medical student at the University of Minnesota on the Duluth Campus and this is my first year being a part of N-PNS. I am interested in pursuing a career in psychiatry in the future and first became interested in neuromodulation when I worked in a TMS clinic for depression before medical school. I enjoy hiking, biking, running, and spending time with my fiance and our cat named Nemo!

I am a first year MSTP (MD/PhD) student. I am interested in the neurocircuitry and mechanisms underlying substance use disorders, and the use of neuromodulation and functional neurosurgical techniques to treat these conditions. Outside of school I enjoy volleyball, baking, and trying new restaurants.

I am a fourth-year MSTP (MD/PhD) student. My research interests involve the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition, pharmacoresistant forms of neuropsychiatric disorders, and various neuromodulation treatments. Outside of the world of neuroscience, I enjoy traveling, trying any and all kinds of delicious food, and venturing out to movie theaters.

Hi, I am a fourth-year electrical engineering Ph.D. candidate at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
I am primarily interested in biomedical signal processing. For the past year, I have been working with various sources of iEEG signals, and I currently focus on seizure localization by applying machine learning techniques on iEEG data.

I am a fourth year MD/PhD student in the Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics program. I am interested in the intersections of pain and addiction neurocircuitry, and how their overlapping mechanisms can be harnessed to treat both chronic pain and opioid addiction.