Hi! I'm Wendy Angeles and I'm from Sebastopol, CA. I'm a currently a sophomore studying Human Biology with a Neurobiology concentration. I've been exploring the premed path while at Stanford and am aiming to pursue either an MD or PhD in the future. On campus, I do research at the NeoPasca lab studying circadian rhythm dysregulation and its impacts on neuropsychiatric disorders. In my free time, I go hiking, running on campus, and counsel at SHPRC.
Faculty Mentor: Anca Pasca
Ariana is a rising sophomore interested in bioengineering, economics, and neuroscience. Through the NeURO program, she is working at Stanford's STAAR Lab, led by Dr. Neir Eshel. Her project focuses on the neural circuits of frustration, aggressive behavior in autism spectrum disorder, and allied topics. In her free time, she loves to draw pencil portraits, play piano, and swim.
Faculty Mentor: Neir Eshel
Harmony Alvarez is a Biology major with a strong interest in human health and neurology. An injury horseback riding led her to take two years away from Stanford and eventually to work with young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Harmony is excited to build on her past experiences with neurological disorders by studying pediatric epilepsy in the Knowles Lab this summer. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in the Oregon outdoors, the fiber arts and triathlon training.
Most people call me "Temi." I am Nigerian, and I live in Kansas City, Missouri. I have a sweet tooth and I love eating ice (cavities, yikes!). In my free time, I relax by playing games on my phone and listening to music before falling asleep. I read mostly webtoons and cultivation webnovels. I also enjoy watching anime and K-Dramas!
Christian Cepeda ('23) is a transfer student who is majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Neuroimmunology. He is also an FLI, Latinx student from Jefferson City, Missouri. He has had an interest in Neuroimmunology ever since his younger brother was diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis. Christian plans on obtaining an M.D./Ph.D. once he graduates from Stanford and eventually doing full-time research while volunteering at a free clinic for the underserved.
Richard Coca ('22) is a junior majoring in Human Biology and minoring in Medical Anthropology. He is involved with the Undiagnosed Disease Network site at Stanford and is interested in their approach to neurological disorders. On campus, Richard is involved with The Stanford Daily, Stanford Food Recovery, the First-Gen and/or Low Income Partnership, and Comunidad for Health Equity. In his free time, Richard enjoys running, listening to music, and reading along with No Name's Bookclub.
Mohammad Elmojtaba Gumma (he/him) is a junior majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in the Socio-Cultural Determinants of Health and minoring in African and African-American Studies. His love for medicine is entwined with his aspiration of becoming a physician and organizer who invigorates trust and care in the Black and Brown communities that have long been ignored and neglected by the healthcare system. At Stanford, he is involved in the Black Student Union as co-president, serves as the Co-Director of Racial Justice in the ASSU, and works at the Black Community Services Center.
Chris Hughes ('23) is a sophomore at Stanford double majoring in Physics and Philosophy. From a young age, Chris was interested in fundamental questions, and this led to a strong interest in both subjects. During the summer before college, Chris worked as a research intern at the Air Force Research Laboratories in the Cold Atom Lab. Since arriving at Stanford, he has been working in the Kasevich group researching novel lidar techniques utilizing pockels cell based electro-optic switching.
Hannah Jeoung (‘24) is a freshman currently planning to study Human Biology under the neurobiology track. Her passion for the neurosciences and autism-focused research stemmed from her years of volunteer service with special needs students, as well as her close relationship to her Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosed older brother. Furthermore, Hannah is a Diversity and Empowerment officer of Stanford Premedical Association, a member of the program Leadership Education for Aspiring Physicians 2020-2021, and a cartoonist for the Stanford Daily.
Meghan Jin (’24) is a freshman interested in studying neuroscience and dementia, while also exploring various fields. Originally fascinated by the molecular impacts of biology and the brain, she was drawn to delving into different neurodegenerative diseases. She previously pursued research focusing on the effects of various chemicals on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) at SUNY Old Westbury. Currently, she is working in the Mormino Lab at Stanford, where she plans to investigate and better understand racial differences in AD pathology, with a focus on Asians.