NeURO Undergraduate Alumni

Grace Adebogun (‘24) is a freshman hoping to major in human biology with a concentration in the brain and behavior. Her passion for neuroscience stems not only from the experiences she’s had volunteering with patients with neurological disabilities but also from the time she spent learning about the brain and psychology in high school. In the future, she aspires to become a pediatric neurologist and she plans to utilize the knowledge she gains through her education to make neuroscience and neurology more accessible to those from underrepresented communities.

I am currently interested in studying human biology or biology. However, I definitely am eager to explore other fields that Stanford has to offer including their classes in creative writing, modern languages, and public policy. I first got interested in neuroscience in my high school anatomy and physiology class. Even though we only covered the basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, I learned to appreciate the complexities of the brain.

Danielle Amir-Lobel (‘24) is a sophomore at Stanford double majoring in Symbolic Systems (Neuroscience concentration) and Economics. She discovered her passion for neuroscience while studying Type 1 diabetes and advocating for research to advance treatments and find a cure. In the past, she has conducted research at Tel Aviv University to advance work in finding a cure for brain cancer and researched the effect of autophagy on longevity using C. elegans at the SBP Neuroscience and Aging Research Center. At Stanford, she has worked with Dr.

I am so excited to join the NeURO family! I work in the Hong Lab to make and fabricate brain electrodes. I'm from Berkeley, CA, and I love to mountain bike and make friendship bracelets in my free time.

Natalia Castillo-Ramos ('25) is a freshman interested in studying Bioengineering or Neurobiology. At Stanford, Natalia is a part of the Habla organization, Cardinal Free Clinics, and is a member in the Pepper Lab. Through the Pepper Lab, she is researching facial nerve reconstruction and functional nerve recovery. In her free time, Natalia enjoys reading, dancing, and spending time with her friends and family.

Katie Dong ('25) is a freshman currently planning to study Biology on the Neurobiology track. Initial interests in molecular biology as well as neurodevelopmental disabilities inspired her interest in neurodevelopment. Currently, she works in the Luo Lab at Stanford, researching trans-cellular protein transfer in neural circuit development in Drosophila melanogaster. After graduating from Stanford, Katie plans on obtaining a PhD and eventually conducting research full-time. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and watching anime.

Mohamed Elhassan is a freshman currently attending Stanford University! Originally born in Khartoum, Sudan, Mohamed moved to the US at a young age and now resides in Laurel, Maryland. Mohamed plans to major in Symbolic Systems with a concentration in neuroscience on the pre-medical pathway. He works as a student research intern at the BRIDGE Lab under the guidance of Dr. Green and the rest of the amazing team. He has a deep love of neuroscience and enjoys making an impact on kids' lives (he is an older brother of three!).

I am Katie, a Bioengineering Major interested in studying neurodegeneration and stem cell therapies. Previously, I worked in the Bronte-Stewart lab to investigate the potential relationships between kinematic variables and changes in Parkinson's Disease symptoms over time. Currently, I am a member of the Wernig lab, where I am studying microglia replacement and its impact on Multiple Sclerosis and the central nervous system immune environment. Outside of research, I volunteer as a member of Stanford Side by Side, a community service/a capella organization.

I am an undergraduate ('25) planning to major in Human Biology and minor in Symbolic Systems under the neuroscience track. Currently, I am researching in the Raymond Lab to further motor learning studies in the cerebellum. I want to build a stronger foundation in the neurobiological sciences before contributing to healthcare. As new health technologies arise, I hope to bridge the communication between physicians, patients, and programmers. Aside from academics, I perform and compete with the Stanford Jump Rope Team.

Nelia is a sophomore planning to major in Human Biology and is interested in pursuing a pre-medical trackway. She is a FLI student, and was born and raised in the East Bay. As a NeURO fellow, she is excited to work at Mellins Lab where she will be able to dive deeper into the field of Neuroimmunology. Nelia is passionate about Public Health, and hopes that through her future career she can help address the healthcare disparities present in her community. At Stanford, Nelia is involved with CHE, SPA, and volunteers as a Spanish Interpreter at Pacific Free Clinic.