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!

Katrina Meier

Volunteer

Major in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

UC Davis

I enjoy running and hiking outdoors, reading, and playing the flute. I currently work as a medical scribe and EMT and hope to attend medical school to further my education.

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

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.