Officers

President

Ranya Siddiqui

Hey everyone! My name is Ranya Siddiqui and I am a junior neuroscience major. I hope to attend a Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) after undergrad. I am currently an undergraduate RA in Dr. Francesca Filbey's lab, which focuses on combining neuroimaging and genetic techniques to characterize neural mechanisms associated with reward system dysfunction.

I can't wait to serve as your President this year and if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me!


Vice President

Shahryar Malik

Hi everyone! My name is Shahryar Malik and I will be your Vice President for APSA this year. I am a junior majoring in Neuroscience on the Pre-Med track. I am currently an ER volunteer for UT Southwestern at both the new Frisco location and at William P. Clements Jr University Hospital in Dallas. I am also a clinical research associate in the TEMRAP program. In my spare time, I like to read, play basketball, eat out with friends or family, travel, and watch Netflix shows.

Secretary

Nabeeha Jilani

Hi, my name is Nabeeha Jilani and I am the Secretary for APSA. I am currently a Junior pursuing Biomedical Engineering on the Pre Med track. I am a huge foodie who loves cooking, reading, and cats. I’m excited and hope to meet everyone soon! :)

Public Relations

Nabeeha Qazi

Hey everyone! My name is Nabeeha Qazi and I will be the public relations officer this year. I am currently a Junior majoring in Biochemistry in the CV honors college and hope to attend an MSTP program after graduation. I'm currently working in Dr. Lenette Lu's immunology lab at UTSW as a Green Fellow where I am studying antibody glycosylation in the context of tuberculosis. In my free time I enjoy baking, reading sci-fi books, and painting!

Fundraising Chair

Tarek Bsoul

Hi everyone! My name is Tarek Bsoul and I will serve as your fundraising chair this year. I am a junior neuroscience major on the pre-med track. I volunteer at the UT Southwestern Frisco location and I am also a clinical research associate for the TEMRAP program. My main hobbies are reading, working out, spending time with family, and playing sports. I hope to help you all develop an interest in the research aspect of medicine and in considering the career of a physician scientist.

Treasurer

Jai Rajput

Hi, I'm an upperclassman of BBS at UTD. I look forward to providing accurate tax information services to APSA and in working with my fellow officers to secure sponsorships and grants to further our cause. Go Comets!

Founder & Institutional Representative

Sanjay Neerukonda

Hello everyone and welcome! My name is Sanjay Neerukonda and I am the Founder of the local chapter of the American Physician Scientists Association here at UT Dallas and current Institutional Representative. I am a recent neuroscience graduate on the pre-physician-scientist track. My current research interests lie at the intersection of neurology & regenerative medicine. I am glad you are interested in joining and learning more about our organization! Please feel free to reach out to me at Sanjay.Neerukonda@UTDallas.edu with any questions, suggestions, or comments you may have!