Aarib ShahabAarib is a first year psychobiology major from Chicago, IL. He is eager to become a columnist as writing about medical research will allow him to further his drive to become a medical professional and allow him to immerse himself into the scientific world by fastening my writing, analytical, and overall professional skills. Joining a community of like-minded individuals at UCLA's MLS will only make his time at UCLA more worthwhile.
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Abhay MahajanAbhay is a first year student from Las Vegas studying Human Biology and Society. He is extremely interested in the overlapping of the medical field with the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence. In his free time he enjoys working out, hiking, and playing video games.
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Aditi VenkatramanAditi is a first-year student at UCLA studying Physiological Science. She is particularly interested in the field of oncology and hopes to pursue a career in medicine in the future. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading true-crime novels, and spending time with her dog!
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Amber ZengAmber is a sophomore Philosophy and Pre-Human Biology and Society double major. She is particularly interested in topics related to medical ethics and healthcare policy. In her free time, she enjoys taking photos, playing Hades, and listening to music.
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Anisha NarurkarAnisha Narurkar is a first-year bioengineering student. Her current interests are in neuroengineering, which she hopes to conduct research on in the future. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, watching sitcoms, traveling, and hanging out with friends!
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Andy NguyenAndy is a first year biology major! His hobbies are running, swimming, going on beach walks, martial arts, and watching sports. Andy hope to become a physician assistant one day!
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Chaya ManjeshwarChaya is a first year Human Biology and Society major. Outside of MLS, she is involved in GCSIG, SGUO and BVP. She loves to sew in her free time and recently started learning how to embroider.
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Chuyin YangChuyin is a first-year Neuroscience Major. She enjoys baking, cooking, and all things arts-and-crafts!
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Ishan KhuranaIshan is a first year student studying biochemistry at UCLA. Outside of science and writing, he enjoys music and playing instruments, dogs, board games, and reading.
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Jacqueline HaringJackie Haring is a senior undergraduate at UCLA. She is pursuing a Neuroscience major and Disability Studies minor. She is currently working at Carmichael Lab for stroke rehabilitation research and interning at Kidabilities children occupational therapy center.
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Koa JacobsonKoa is a first year physics student whose interests include creative writing and film.
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Kyle NagasawaKyle Nagasawa is a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry. He enjoys playing badminton and chess. He is fascinated by the drug discovery process and hope to be part of clinical research in the future.
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Malvika Iyer Malvika is a first-year Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology major, with a prospective minor in English. Some of her interests include biological research, classic literature, visiting museums, exploring different cuisines, singing, and practising yoga. Malvika looking forward to contributing to MLS as a columnist this year!
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Nayaonika VasishthaNayaonika is currently a first-year MCDB major. She is interested in getting involved in research at UCLA. She is passionate about biology, and the potential biological research has in finding cures to diseases. She is interested in bioethics and the interdisciplinary nature of science. In her free time, she likes to read books and watch series.
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Robert XuRobert Xu is a fourth year MCDB major from Atlanta, Georgia. He likes eating, sleeping, and playing games.
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Sanjana SivakumarSanjana Sivakumar is a second year at University of California - Los Angeles where she is majoring in Neuroscience. She is currently interested in research regarding spinal chord injuries and neuromodulation. Along with MLS, she is also an active member of MedLife and Students for Integrative Medicine (SIM) Outside of school, she loves to play the violin and travel!
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Shreya ArcotShreya Arcot is a 2nd year biology major. She is an officer for TeamXHealth and part of MannMukti at UCLA. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and spending time with her dog.
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Spencer GautSpencer is a third-year Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) student from San Diego, California. He is a member of the Witte Laboratory at UCLA where he studies Small-Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (SCNC) pathogenesis, and hopes to continue in biomedical research in the future. Outside of school he enjoys surfing, backpacking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
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Vanessa NiuVanessa Niu is a first-year Biology major at UCLA. She currently volunteers at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and is interested in translational and clinical biomedical research. Her hobbies include playing violin in the UCLA Symphony, drawing, playing basketball, and exploring delicious foods spots in LA.
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Zachary Loudermilk BhatiaZachary is a third year barista majoring in Psychobiology with a minor in Conservation Biology who devours fantasy books, deadlifts, and can cook ANYTHING from the Joy of Cooking recipe book.
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