Our Story

The MAP Program started with a few messages on Twitter, and after multiple virtual meetings, tons of brainstorming and more, here we are!

Meet Our Team!

Naven Narayanan

Hi, I'm Naven!

I'm a fourth year PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I'm an ecologist and evolutionary biologist. I like to build math models to understand how species interact and its impact on their movement.

Snehal Kadam

Hi, I'm Snehal!

I'm a second year PhD student at the Hull York Medical School, UK. I'm a microbiologist interested in biofilms, infections and all things bacterial! I am also interested in improving the way we teach and communicate science, especially to young minds in India!

Omkar Joshi

Hey, I'm Omkar!

I'm a first year PhD researcher at the Turku Bioscience Center, University of Turku, Finland. I'm a cell biologist trying to understand the mechanisms leading to cancer development and progression. Beyond science, I love playing badminton, or any other racquet sport :)