Staff

Kaavya Thanigaivelan

Kaavya Thanigaivelan is a fourth-year majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis on Immunology & Pathogenesis and minoring in Public Policy. She is passionate about virology and oncology, and her career goal is to become a cardiothoracic surgeon! Outside of academics, her hobbies include staying active, cooking, and dancing!

Lizzy Trinh

Lizzy Trinh is a fourth-year Psychology major with a special interest in psychopathology and neurobiology. She currently works in a neuroscience lab studying the efficacy of novel brain stimulation techniques and is passionate about improving health literacy and medical care in underserved communities. She loves to spend her free time in coffee shops, running, and hiking local trails.

Annika Pohlo

Annika is a fourth-year majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Genetics, Genomics & Development and minoring in Data Science. She is especially interested in molecular evolution and genetic diseases and hopes to pursue a career in research. In her free time, she likes to read, journal, and stay active by going to the gym or hiking around the bay.  

Shalini Saravanan

Shalini Saravanan is a third-year Integrative Biology major with an emphasis in Human Biology. She’s interested in genetics, environmental science, and neurodivergent disorders. She hopes to pursue a career in dentistry! Outside of academics, her hobbies include watching movies, listening to new music, and dancing!

Dylan Feldstein

Dylan Feldstein is a second-year student intending to double major in Molecular and Cell Biology and Business Administration. He is particularly interested in the intersection of healthcare and business and the biotechnology industry and is passionate about improving access to healthcare for underserved/BIPOC communities. He loves to spend his free time playing tennis, working out at the gym, and watching movies in the theater. A fun fact he likes to share is that he is a triplet.

Jessica Lin

Jessica is a second-year double majoring in Bioengineering and EECS. She is interested in biochemistry, chemical biology, and computational biology and would like to pursue a career in research. In her free time, she enjoys reading and listening to music.

Lily Zimmerman

Lily is a second year studying Molecular and Cellular Biology and is particularly interested in genetics and evolution. She hopes to eventually either become an Emergency Room Physicians Assistant or go into research. Outside of academics, she likes climbing, hiking, playing guitar, and she loves going to concerts! 

Niki Ebrahimnejad

Niki is a third year studying both molecular and cell biology and data science. She aims to go into medicine with this dual perspective in order to better understand and handle the numerous and diverse information physicians have access to for improving patient care. In her free time, Niki loves to play popular songs on the clarinet and journal. 

Crystal Chu

Crystal Chu is a first-year student intending to double major in Public Health and Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Medical Biology and Physiology. She is passionate about critical care medicine, public health, oncology, and pediatrics, and her career goal is to become a pediatrician! She likes running, reading in cafes, and building legos in her free time.

Derek Hsu

Derek Hsu is a first-year intending to double major in Molecular Environmental Biology and Business Administration. He is especially interested in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. In the future, he hopes to be expand affordable healthcare to underrepresented communities. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, creating online scrapbooks, and watching basketball.