HSRF Introduction: Gnanesh Gutta

Hi everyone! My name is Gnanesh, and I am a rising senior. I am currently majoring in Neuroscience and Sociology with a minor in Chemistry and a Conceptual Foundations of Medicine Certificate. In my free time, I play on Pitt’s Ultimate Frisbee Team, and enjoy some biking and Spikeball in the summertime. Currently, I am…

Learning to be a scientist

Hi! My name is Khushi Rai, and I am a rising senior majoring in Neuroscience and Philosophy. Obtaining an interdisciplinary education was one of the main goals I had while entering college. My majors have complimented each other as I learn the practical, scientific aspects of neuroscience while simultaneously questioning the ethical aspects of modern…

HSRF Introduction: Vignesh Elangovan

Hi everyone! My name is Vignesh Elangovan, and I am currently a rising junior majoring in Molecular Biology. I am also minoring in Chemistry and Statistics with a Certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Some of my hobbies include playing basketball and tennis, as well as running. My current professional goal is to attend medical…

HSRF Intro – Riya Sharma

Hi! My name is Riya Sharma and I’m a rising junior. I’m majoring in neuroscience with a chemistry minor, and working on fulfilling the global health certificate. I am on the pre-med track and hope to attend medical school once I graduate! Currently, I volunteer at Planned Parenthood and as an EMT back home in…

HSRF Introduction: Mishika Mehta

Hi! My name is Mishika Mehta and I am a senior majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Chemistry! Something unique about me is that I lived in England for 7 years before coming to America. I love traveling whenever I can and hope to visit soon. I also live in State College, Penn State area,…

HSRF Introduction: Daksh Stanislaus

Hi everyone! My name is Daksh, and I am a rising junior here at Pitt pursuing a degree in Neuroscience, with a minor in Computer Science. Some of my favorite things to do outside of school include outdoor activities such as tennis/running, traveling, and learning new skills. Over the summer I will be continuing doing…

HSRF Introduction: Michelle Spratt

Hello! I’m Michelle Spratt, a rising senior studying Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience with minors in Chemistry and Africana Studies. I live in Hershey, Pennsylvania (although I’m not a big fan of chocolate!). I’m always looking for new crochet patterns and dancing in my free time. I am participating in the Health Science Research Fellowship, studying…

HSRF Introduction: Max Ehrlich

Hello! My name is Max Ehrlich, and I am a rising junior. I am obtaining double degrees in History and Molecular biology, a minor in Chemistry, and certificates in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine and Geographic Information Systems. I am from Bethesda, MD-right outside of DC, and when I am not in the lab I like…

HSRF Introduction- Elizabeth Rubin

Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth. I am a rising senior Microbiology major, getting a minor in Chemistry and certificates in Global Health and Conceptual Foundations in Medicine. Something unique about me is I used to compete in synchronized ice skating, and I still ice skate as much as I can in my free time…