Abigayle Wagner

A little about me: I am a junior biological sciences major with a chemistry minor and I am working on getting my sign language certificate. This past summer I got EMT certified because I love to work in patient care and I am currently a nurse aide. I also have experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant for the foundations of biology and genetics. Additionally, I am a remote hospice volunteer and involved with MEDlife and Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. When I’m not focusing on school I love to paint and hang out with my friends. I spent my freshman summer as a volunteer researcher with the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease. Unfortunately, the research opportunities I was looking into for this summer were canceled due to the pandemic. 

Adaugo Nwankpa

A little bit about me: I am a Junior, Biological Sciences Major, Chemistry Minor, with a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Other clubs that I am involved in include: Black Action Society (BAS), African Students Association (ASO), Wazobia, and Pre-Medical Association for Minority Students (POMS). I also do bio lab research as well!

Alay Gandhi

A little about me: Hi! I am a junior with a major in natural science and a minor in economics and chemistry. Outside of AMSA, I do research with the center of aging and population health. I also am a care attendant at UPMC Mercy. Other than that, I am a teacher assistant for general chemistry 1 and 2 and also am involved in PACT. 

Alexa Smith

A little about me: Hey! I'm a junior psychology major with minors in chemistry and exercise science and a conceptual foundations of medicine certificate. Outside of AMSA, I am a coach for the Crossfit club here at Pitt and I have jobs at CVS and as a facility attendant at Pitt gyms. I'm a UTA for a cognitive psychology class and I participate in a research lab focused on women's health during pregnancy. Additionally, I volunteer at Magee women's hospital. As far as hobbies, running, even though it is awful, other types of exercise, random walks with my roommate to get out of the apartment nowadays, eating, hanging with friends and watching tv/movies. Right now, we are watching Money Heist, which is so good, and The Handmaid's Tale, which is interesting to say the least. I'm most interested in alcohol/drug research, but also antibiotic research and research focusing on injury prevention/concussions.

Alvin Liu 

A little about me : Hello! I am Junior molecular bio and history major. I’m currently the President of Plant2Plate (urban gardening) and hold the position of  Systems Engineer of Pitt Hydroponics. I do research in a  regenerative medicine lab assessing host response to implanted biomaterials in animal models. My hobbies include  growing carnivorous plants.

Amber Gulati

A little about me: I'm a sophomore with an intended major in biology and minor in chemistry, with two certificates - one in global health and the other in the conceptual foundations of medicine. Outside of AMSA, I spend most of my time volunteering. I'm associated with many different organizations, but I'm most involved with volunteering at UPMC Shadyside when I'm at Pitt, and INOVA Hospitals when I'm back home in DC. I'm working with Dr. Sameer Agnihotri on a study regarding pediatric cancers and their associated glioblastomas; it has both a touch of neuroscience and also molecular biology. I'm also involved with a few clubs on campus, including Rukmini, Girl Up, and, of course, AMSA.

Andrew Kelly

A little about me: I am a junior Neuroscience Major with a minor in Chemistry, as well as a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I currently work in a lab researching traumatic brain injury.  I am a very big sports fan, particularly basketball and football at both the collegiate and professional level.

Angelina Levitsky

A little about me: I am currently a sophomore Biology and English Writing double major on the Pre-Dental track. I will also be obtaining a minor in Chemistry and a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Outside of AMSA, I do research at the Ferguson Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Spine Research, where I work under a PI and graduate student on a project of cell culture of the Nucleus Pulposus cells of the intervertebral discs in rats. Other than schoolwork, clubs, and research, I am in Kappa Delta sorority, and spend time working on creating and attending philanthropic events for the Girl Scouts of America and for Prevent Child Abuse America. In my free time I like to wind down by spending time with my friends and family by watching a Netflix docuseries or reality TV show. 

Anna Bondonese

A little about Anna: Hi guys! I'm a senior biological sciences major with chemistry and classical civilizations minors. I do research in a lung lab at the BST studying idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This year, I am doing an independent project studying natural killer cells in IPF lungs for an honors thesis, as well as experimenting with organoids (mini lungs)! I also volunteer at UPMC and with a service organization called Gamma Sigma Sigma. Outside of that, I really love tennis, soccer, biking, and basically anything outside :)

Awrush (Sean) Namazi

A little about me: I am a Junior Neuroscience major with a minor in Chemistry. My research interests include the neural basis of psychiatric disorders and recovery of function. Some of my hobbies include my involvement in  PMGC (singing), as well as my love for reading current event articles, and listening to 70s music. 

Catherine Luu

A little about me: I'm a senior Interdisciplinary Studies major specializing in biomedical sciences with a minor in chemistry. Outside of being a member of AMSA, I've been a dedicated member of Pitt Student EMS for 4 years, and an EMT for 5. I was part of the Carlson Lab at the university and have published research on the fertilization of Xenopus laevis eggs under Dr. Anne Carlson. I have an interest in all things medicine, but have a particular interest in emergency medicine. 

David Holovac

A little about me: I am a senior neuroscience major with a french minor. Outside of AMSA I am a tutor for Intro to Neuroscience as well as Organic Chemistry 1 & 2. I am also a UTA for Intro to Neuroscience. In addition, I have volunteered at UPMC Presbyterian in the emergency room for the past two years. Outside of school you can find me hammocking on the cathedral lawn or fishing PA's famous trout streams. I also enjoy running and have more recently learned to cook - I now consider myself an amateur chef :)

Dhara Patel

A little about me: I am currently a sophomore double majoring in Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Sciences, minoring in Chemistry, and obtaining a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Outside of AMSA, I spend the most of my time playing for the Varsity Pitt Women's Ultimate Team where I also serve as the Social Outreach and Recruiting Chairs. Besides athletics, I write for the Pitt Pulse, am an Honors Ambassador for the University Honors College, and am involved with the production of Pitt Tonight. I currently conduct research with the Behavioral Neurophysiology Lab which investigates how the brain perceives stress and how this, in turn, impacts the body. Whenever I'm not doing any of these things, I love spending time with friends, hiking in Schenley, or playing guitar. Outside of Pitt, I have also recently created an organization that helps high school juniors and seniors throughout the college application process with aspects like deciding where to apply and editing their essays. 

Faith Kehinde

A little about me: Hi! I'm a junior neuroscience major, with a minor in chemistry, and a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Outside of AMSA, I'm really passionate about mentoring, specifically high school students in the Pittsburgh area via the PAC program. I also have had the opportunity to research at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Washington--Seattle and most recently the University of Toronto! Currently, I am planning on gaining new lab experience in the department of Neurobiology. Aside from all that, I'm a workout enthusiast and enjoy trying (and ultimately failing) at recreating Tik Tok dances. Also, I’m a huge Philadelphia Sports fan (even though the 76ers got absolutely swept)!

Fiona Stauffer

A little about me: I am a senior and I major in Biological Sciences and Political Science with a minor in Chemistry. Outside of AMSA, I enjoy playing piano and tutoring with another student organization called Keep It Real. During normal semesters, other tutors and I would go to a nearby community and tutor children of resettled Somali-Bantu refugee families twice a week. Although this semester is going to be a little different with online tutoring, I am excited to continue in my final year at Pitt. I am also involved in a neurobiology research lab. I have worked there since my sophomore year, and last semester I began work on a Departmental Honors undergraduate thesis that explores the relationship between APOE, a protein heavily implicated in sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and the tau protein pathology that often underlies AD progression.

Ganesh Modugu

A little about me: I am a senior Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry, Sociology, and Economics. Besides, all that I love to play all sorts of games: video games, board games, sports, etc. I'm also into movies, TV, and reading! My research is mainly focused on the intersection of the cardiovascular and immune systems. We study how the immune system contributes to diseases such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular complications of diabetes. 

Isha Deshpande

A little about me: I am a sophomore pursuing a double major in neuroscience and psychology, and I’m hoping to also add a minor in stats. Outside of AMSA, I was also part of CHAARG last year. In terms of research, I am really interested in mental health and it’s intersection with neuro. This year, I joined the Center for Sleep and Circadian Science lab to study the effects of sleep deprivation. My hobbies include working out, finding new places to eat, and hiking. I’m also a really big sixers and eagles fan!

Jenna Lehan

A little about me: Hello! I’m a Senior, Biology major with a chemistry minor and certificate in the conceptual foundations of medicine. I have a research position in the Developmental Biology Imaging Core at Children's, and I volunteer at UPMC Shadyside. I am also a part of Project Sunshine and was on the Executive Board for Pitt Program Council. 

Jessica Batoussi

A little about me: I am an intended biology major and Africana studies minor. I love self discovery, so I enjoy attending leadership events and programs such as the Panther Leadership Summit, Emerging Leaders, etc. I’m also passionate about black issues and spend time educating myself on black health, education, and justice systems. Outside of school, I enjoy road trips with friends and learning about different cultures.

Jessica Ravencroft

A little about me: I am a junior biology major with minors in chemistry and LGBTQ+ and critical sexualities, and the conceptual foundations of medicine certificates. Outside of AMSA I do research in psychology on the role of stress on the body, and I am also an officer at the Rainbow Alliance. My hobbies are drawing, playing board/card games and doing trivia.

Judy Zhang

A little about me: Hi! I am majoring in Biological Sciences and Spanish and am minoring in Chemistry and Social Work. Outside of AMSA, I like to spend a lot of my time volunteering! I volunteer at Salud Para Niños, a pediatric clinic for Spanish-speaking patients, as well as Magee's Center for Women with Disabilities. Regarding my research interests, I conduct research in a lab in the Department of Dermatology and am working on a project focused on treating peanut allergy via the use of microneedle arrays. I like to spend my free time hanging out with friends, getting a good workout in, and having photoshoots! :) 

Julian Pablo

A little about me: I ’m a junior, and I’m majoring in neuroscience, minor in chemistry like every neuroscience major, and I’m getting a certificate in the conceptual foundations in medicine. Outside of AMSA, I am a part of the Filipino Student Association, I play intramural basketball, and I am a part of a club called “SHARE Healthcare” which discusses health disparities with students from various universities across the nation. Currently, I’m involved in neuropharmacological research on GABA neurons that measure synapse plasticity by looking at changes in their trafficking and surface expression. Outside of Pitt, I’ve been volunteering and working as a tutor for the last year, and I really enjoy sharing my knowledge. My hobbies outside of school are primarily sports. I played basketball, soccer, and track in high school, and I’m a huge fan of a lot of different sports and Chicago sport teams. Also, I like playing board games and exploring nature.

Katie Sparling

A little about me: Sophomore (Biochemistry major with minors in Spanish and Chemistry). I'm the founder and co-president of a club called Soccer for Social Change, and a part of Pitt FORGE. Additionally, I'm a part of a research lab (the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Centre for Neural Cognition) where we're researching connectivity within the human hippocampus. I’m newly part of the honors college. I'm also an EMT, and love to be out in the community! I've been able to shadow multiple specialties throughout UPMC, including OR time. I love reading and exploring new cuisines, a huge Star Wars/Lord of the Rings/Harry Potter fan. I love to hike, play tennis/soccer. One day I plan to move out west to either Washington State, Colorado, or Utah. I’m a big fan of the US Women’s Soccer team and I’m planning on attending the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.  

Kayleigh Zagorski

A little about me: I am a junior Neuroscience and Psychology major with a Chemistry minor. Outside of AMSA, I am a member of the recruitment committee with Phi Delta Epsilon. I also was the Charity Ball chair of Lambda Sigma last year. I do research in a Neuroscience lab at Children’s hospital studying traumatic brain injuries in mice. I also like to bake, play tennis, watch Netflix, hang out with friends, and listen to music in my free time.

Kyle Chang

A little about me: Biological sciences major, music and chemistry minors. I compose and produce original music, play the piano and guitar, and love jamming with other musicians. I'm also a big fan of NBA basketball, the NFL, and tennis. As for research, I have two projects. In one project, I do research in chemistry education. In my second, I am investigating the role of music education in preserving cognitive function in older adults.

Lauren Ching

A little about me: I am a junior majoring in natural sciences with a minor in chemistry and a certificate in the conceptual foundations of medicine. Outside of AMSA I participate in research, volunteer, bake/cook, exercise, and spend time with friends and family. 

Leslie Rajendran

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A little about me: Hi!  I am a senior Biology and Psychology double major with a Chemistry minor. Outside of AMSA I like to spend my time volunteering with the Doo Crew at UPMC Shadyside and at Jeremiah’s Place, a local crisis nursery. I also research with the Youth and Family Research Program and am doing my Psychology Honors Thesis on learning and inhibitory control in infants high and low risk for ADHD . I love to listen to podcasts, cook, bake, and try different Thai restaurants!

Lily McIntire

A little about me: I am currently a Junior majoring in both Biology and spanish with minors in Chemistry and Korean. Outside of AMSA,  I study a LOT, but also make time to hang out with friends and eat good food :) My hobbies include baseball, reading, running, probably some other things I'm forgetting. My research interests include  antibiotic discovery and analysis.

Louisa Post-Zwicker

A little about me: I am a junior art history major with a chemistry minor on the pre-medicine track. On campus, I am a part of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, and this year I am on the executive board as the Vice President of Service. I also am a member of the Chicks with Sticks women’s lacrosse club and Pitt Ski and Snowboard club, as well as Pitt Student Emergency Medical Services after getting my EMT certification over the summer. Last spring I participated in the First Experience in Research program and researched with the Xing lab group in the department of Computational and Systems biology. Additionally, I am currently a member of the Libutti lab group at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Overall, my research interests relate to synthetic and systems biology specifically related to cancer research.

​Maia Brown

A little about me: I am a Sophomore Microbiology Major, with a minor in both Chemistry and Sociology Minor. I currently do research in ALS, and am involved in Greek life. My other interests include all kinds of sports, Marvel and Star Wars, as well as exercising.

​Matthew Reslink

A little about me: Hello! I am a Senior majoring in  Neuro with a minor in Chemistry.  Outside of AMSA I am part of ASL Club, I like to get outside and run whenever I get the chance, and I enjoy drawing.

​Murali Madhav Kovvur

A little about me: I am currently a second-year undergraduate majoring on the pre-medical track for the Natural Sciences major with a Chemistry minor. Outside of AMSA, I am active with M-PowerHouse of Greater Pittsburgh, a non-profit service organization. With M-PowerHouse, I was the project lead for both the COVID-19 outreach project (which will be distributed at Pittsburgh Public Schools) and the Medical Milestones project (partnership with Pitt Med). My research interests lie primarily in immunology, and I am currently interning in Dr. Warren D. Shlomchik’s lab at the Starzl Transplantation Institute of UPMC.

Priya Shah

A little about me: I am currently a junior majoring in political science and neuroscience with a minor in chemistry on a pre-med track. Outside of AMSA, I’m involved in Panthers Educating and Advocating for Children in Homeless Situations and write for the opinions column of the Pitt News. I also enjoy volunteering at UPMC Shadyside in the oncology unit and am currently a UTA for Dr. Floreancig’s organic chemistry class. My research interests are based in neuroscience, specifically circadian rhythms and drug addiction. When I’m not involved in these things, I love taking walks around Pittsburgh, heading to the Thai Food Truck, and binging New Girl.

Puvin Dhurairaj

A little about me: I am currently a 3rd Year Neuroscience Major with minors in Chemistry, Statistics, and Bioengineering. Outside of AMSA,I am involved with Club Tennis here at Pitt and I am one of the Logistics Managers for the team this year. I am also one of the Co-Presidents for Global Water Brigades and we're currently recruiting/organizing for our anticipated trip in May! I also serve as an Organic Chemistry 1 TA for George Bandik. When it comes to research,  I am currently involved with the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory - just recently joined. I am really interested in orthopedics, concussion,  neuroscience, and research involving the optimization of human performance and this lab play a small role in all those topics.

Rhiannon Stangl

A little about me: I am a Senior,Natural Sciences Major with no minor, but a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I am a runner and currently training to do a half marathon, and I love playing video games (especially COD and minecraft). You can always catch me watching Disney movies too when I have free time. I am a research assistant at the Pitt Kid's Thinking Lab, and I study the cognitive development of children in mathematics. I have had a fellowship to design my own study within this lab.

Risheeth Davuluri

A little about me: Hi! I am a Sophomore majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry and Chinese. During my freshman year I briefly worked in a zebrafish heart regeneration lab in one of the high rises on Fifth Ave before Covid-19 started. As far as volunteering, back in my hometown of Dallas, Texas I do some volunteer work for a non-profit organization called "SWC" (Students Who Care) which collects traditional Indian clothing and ships them internationally to communities in need. Outside of AMSA when I'm not studying or building up my resume, some of my main hobbies include playing pool, tennis, chess, and some occasional video games. I love playing pool so much and I'm actually part of the Pitt Billiards club here at Pitt, sadly all of the on campus pool tables have been removed from the WPU this year due to COVID, but last year I pretty much spent the majority of my free time just hanging there with friends.

Ross Matthaei

A little about me: I'm a junior double majoring in biology and economics. Over the summer, I worked as an EMT for a private ambulance company and volunteered at my local food pantry. Currently I'm on campus doing psychiatric research with mice. As for hobbies, I enjoy cooking, video games, and learning languages.

Sadhana Suri

A little about me: Hello! I am a Junior Neuroscience major with a minor in chemistry and certificates in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. My research experience includes Summer research at Georgetown Brain and Language Laboratory; Sentence processing in healthy aging with Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences as well as Research on toxicity predictions for drug combinations at Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Research Center. My volunteering experiences include AMSA volunteer opportunities, being an  Honors College Peer Mentor; serving at the  Ronald McDonald House, as well as INOVA Fairfax Children’s Hospitals. Other clubs that I am involved in include Pitt Scientists, Mathematicians, and Engineers for Service (SEMFS), and Concert performance for classical South Indian music (vocal). My hobbies include reading, drawing, and watching cartoons with my brother.

Sahil Kumar

A little about me: I am a junior majoring in Neuroscience and Sociology with a minor in Chemistry. Outside of AMSA, I volunteer at the hospital, do research in a neuroscience lab, and am a teaching assistant! My hobbies include drawing, reading, basketball, and tennis. The research work I do has to do with action potentials in LEMS patients. In my free time, you can catch me listening to a lot of music, watching Netflix, or trying to learn playing card magic!

Seth Kornbau

A little about me: I’m a junior working towards a B.S. Economics and minoring in history and chem with a global health certificate. My goal is to attend med school, practice emergency medicine or primary care, and teach and research health policy. Outside of AMSA, I enjoy tutoring other students in Bio and Econ classes through the Study Lab and volunteering as an EMT. Some of my hobbies include anything in the outdoors, thrifting at Goodwill, and Zumba. My favorite donut is Boston Crème and Sheetz will forever be better than Wawa. Right now, I’m working on a directed research project evidencing the association between cancer and depression comorbidity and increased health care utilization and cost.

Shelby Gardner

A little about me: I am a Senior, Biology and Biological Anthropology major. Outside of AMSA I am a full-time kitten mom and a twilight enthusiast. I have previously researched at UPMC under the psychiatric department and am currently researching collaborative care interventions for CDK patients at UPMC department of surgery. I've previously been on the VCR committee for two years.

Shrishti M. Jain

A little about me: I’m a rising Junior majoring in Neuroscience with minors in Chemistry & Dance, and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I am on the pre-med track, and hope to go to Medical School. However, there is a high probability that I might end up as a Choreographer instead. Apart from being a First Year Mentor, I am also the Captain of Pitt Mastana which is a Competitive Bollywood Fusion Dance Team. We compete nationally and represent the University of Pittsburgh in various competitions throughout the year. I am also Director of Public Relations of Outside the Classroom Curriculum or popularly known as the OCC. I lead the Communications Committee, coordinate and spearhead info sessions & new member orientations, manage all social media platforms, run campaigns, schedule posts, and also assist with the ambassador hiring process.

Sophia Arruda Da Costa

A little about me: Hi! I am a sophomore with a declared major of Neuroscience, and minor of sociology. I am part of the LatinX Student Association, and I love to paint/mixed media art in my free time.  

Stuthi Iyer

A little about me: I am a sophomore. History and Philosophy Science Major, Chemistry Minor, Certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I am the Competitions Business Manager and a dancer for the Pitt Indian Classical Dance Team, Nrityamala. I also serve as President of Scientists, Engineers, and Mathematicians for Service, the perfect pairing of my pre-medical interests with a desire to educate the underserved. I am a Sexual Assault Facilitation & Education (SAFE) Peer Educator as well. My hobbies are dancing, of course, writing poetry, and Crossfit. One of my research interests lies in criminal justice reform via restorative justice. But my core research interest is in neuroscience: learning and memory, and separately, autism. My current lab focuses on the overlapping mechanisms between autism and congenital heart failure in the pediatric population. 

Thomas Brower

A little about me: Hi! I am a Junior majoring in Neuroscience and History and Philosophy of Science with a minor in Chemistry. I am interested in researching Neuro-Oncology and Alzheimer's Disease. Outside of AMSA I am an active brother in Delta Chi and a member of the Club Cross country team, I enjoy skiing, writing, and running.

Uthman Fadu

A little about me: Hello! I am junior Bioengineering major, with a minor in chemistry. Outside of class, I enjoy playing basketball and enjoy working out. I play basketball and enjoy working out. 

Vaishnavi Mahalingam

A little about me: Hi!  I’m a junior majoring in microbiology with minors in theatre and chemistry and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine.  Outside of AMSA, I’m an undergraduate researcher at the Hatfull Lab, where my main role is to work towards treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections using bacteriophages.  I also volunteer at the Children’s Hospital and am the president of Pitt’s Child Development Association, an organization devoted to the welfare of children.  In my free time, I love baking, knitting, and reading!

Vaishnavi Guddeti

A little about me: I am a Senior Neuroscience major with minors in math/chemistry. I also am part of a neuroscience research lab that focuses on depression/anxiety interventions. I volunteer through HELP program at UPMC Shadyside where I assist elder patients and I am the Vice President of Special Olympics Young Athletes, a student-run club dedicated to working with local special needs children in learning the basics of sports. I am also currently participating in various online volunteer programs including online research data processing and climate change awareness. I have completed the OCC curriculum and am part of the OCC honorary society as well as Phi Eta Sigma, which is an academic-based organization. In class, I also take notes for the Disability Resource Center as needed. Last summer I was able to study abroad and I shadowed some physicians. Outside of research/volunteering, I run a squirrel appreciation account (@squirrels_of_pitt) and I play Pokemon Go.

Virali Patel

A little about me: I am a senior Neuroscience major with minors in both  French & Chemistry, and a certificate in the  Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Outside of AMSA, I am a tutor in the Study Lab as well as an undergraduate teaching assistant for a few courses. I am a researcher in the Graduate School of Public Health, where I am studying a mutation in the TUBB4A gene and its impacts on the myelination of the nervous system. I also volunteer in the NICU at the Children's Hospital (best volunteering job ever!), do story hour at the library, and help out at Planned Parenthood! When its not school time, you can find me picnicking in Schenley Plaza, grocery shopping at Trader Joes (LOVE Trader Joes) and making new foods at home, or hammocking in the park as I read a good book!! 

Yashica Kagithapu

A little about me: I am a sophomore Biology and Communications Major, with a  Chemistry Minor. Outside of AMSA I’m  a BIOSC 0150 UTA for Dr. Gardner, and involved in  MEDLIFE, Pitt Dhirana, Strong Women Strong Girls. My research interests include  Artificial Intelligence in Dental Anesthesia, as well as SEA-PHAGES. My hobbies: exploring Pittsburgh food places, traveling, hanging out with friends.

Zachary Ryckman

A little about me: I am a senior majoring in Rehabilitation Science with minors in Chemistry and Theatre Arts. Outside of AMSA, I enjoy Theatre, going on hikes, and just hanging out with my friends! I currently work as a PCT at UPMC Presby, a Nursing Assistant at Forbes Hospital, and a Staff Researcher at the Center for Vaccine Research. I am also a UTA for anatomy, Foundations of Biology, as well as Biochemistry. Finally, I am on the executive board of 4 clubs here at Pitt!

Madeline McCrea

A little about me: Hi! I am a Junior, Mathematical Biology major, Chemistry minor/I am involved in research and volunteer groups. I have completed research on projections (Fractal geometry) with Dr. Gartside and now am in a directed study regarding numerical methods of solving ordinary differential equations. I also volunteer for a group called E-NABLE in which I 3d print prosthetic hands and send them to people across the world. I have been on a Volunteers Around the World trip with Pitt and we set up free health clinics in the Dominican Republic. I am also part of the new Science Olympiad organization club at Pitt (we will be hosting a Science Olympiad for high schoolers). 

Aagmya Singh

A little about me: Hello! I am a Senior Econ major, Pre-Med, Spanish and Chem minor. I’ve been researching in a neuro lab for 3 years. I am in Bhangra as well as an Burgh Eboard member. I like playing video games, watching football, etc.

Caroline Gnezda

A little about me: Hello! I'm a senior Biology Major with a Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies minor. Outside of AMSA I love to be outdoors and bake! 

Ashima Agarwal

A little about me: Hi! I am a senior Biology and Psychology double major with Chemistry and Creative Writing minors. For the past three years, I have been working with the Biobehavioral Oncology Lab at Hillman Cancer Center to study the effect of HHV8 on PSA markers and development of prostate cancer. I also volunteer at UPMC Shadyside. Previously I was on Student Government Board as VP and Chief of Finance Board Member and in the Allocations Committee. In my free time I love to play tennis, run, and try all the Thai food I can!