Nathanael Gistand
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
UC Davis
I am a fourth-year pharmaceutical chemistry major. My undergraduate research focuses on the optimization and linkage of peptides for future peptide-based therapeutics. In my free time, I like to go to the gym and practice guitar. After my degree, I hope to become a physician-scientist.
Anjolie Doan
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Global Disease Biology
UC Davis
Anjolie is a third year majoring in Global Disease Biology. Outside of research and school, she enjoys photographing, playing the piano, singing, running, exploring new places, and spending time with her friends and family. After graduating, she plans to work hard to pursue a career in medicine and give back to her community.
Purva Bhatia
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Human Biology
UC Davis
Purva is a third year majoring in Human Biology with a potential double minor in Gender Studies and Bioinformatics. Outside of that, she loves to explore cities, read novels, binge Netflix, and sleep. Even though she isn’t sure what she wants to pursue in the future, she is open to exploring new fields!
Swati Pothukuchi
Undergraduate Intern
Major in bioinformatics and a minor in statistics
UC Davis
Swati is a third-year biotechnology major with an emphasis on bioinformatics and a minor in statistics. Outside of research and school, she enjoys painting, playing the flute, reading, and traveling. In the future, she hopes to pursue a masters (and career) in bioinformatics.
Aashika Duvoor
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UC Davis
Aashika is a current 2nd year student at UC Davis majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling, trying new things, and spending time with her family and friends. After graduation, Aashika plans on continuing research while attending medical school with the hopes of eventually becoming a physician-scientist.
Nathan Mann
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UC Davis
Nathan is a 3rd-year, majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. When not in the lab, or focusing on school, he enjoys ice climbing, juggling, and stand up paddle boarding. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree, he plans on continuing research while attending medical school in hopes of becoming a physician-scientist with an MD-Ph.D.
Tiffany Lo
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Biomedical and Minor in Chemistry
Sacramento State University
Tiffany is a fourth-year, majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Chemistry at Sacramento State. Outside of school, she loves hiking, traveling, painting, hanging out with friends and family, baking, and reading. Tiffany’s goal after graduation is to attend medical school, participate in research, volunteer, and hopefully become a dermatologist.
Vincent Kao
Volunteer
Vincent is currently a junior in high school interested in projects involving Data Analysis and Statistics. He likes playing badminton and watching horror movies with his friends in his spare time. After high school, Vincent plans to major in Data Science in college.
Chloe Tong
Volunteer
Chloe is currently a junior in high school interested in learning more about biological sciences. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the violin, reading, and dabbling in arts and crafts. Beyond high school, she plans on majoring in Neuroscience and hopes to work her way to a Ph.D. or an MD.
Pooja Ramesh
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Molecular and Medical Microbiology
UC Davis
Pooja is currently a third-year student majoring in Molecular and Medical Microbiology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking & running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. After graduation she plans to attend medical school and participate in research with the hopes of becoming a dermatologist.
Ayan Naveed
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Human Biology
UC Davis
Ayan Naveed is a third-year undergraduate here at Davis. I am originally from New York, but have spent the past several years here in the Central Valley. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a minor in Public Health on the pre-medical track. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and playing basketball!
Akshita Tripathi
Undergraduate Intern
Major in Molecular and Medical Microbiology
UC Davis
Akshita is a second year Microbiology student at Davis. Outside of her commitments to research and education, she is an avid traveler and lover of the arts. She is currently on her path to becoming a surgeon and plans on getting her MHA and MD degree after graduation.