Haley Ogbemudia
Hello everyone! My name is Haley Ogbemudia and I am currently a sophomore studying Neural Science on the pre-med track. I’m interested in Neural Science and medicine because I admire how the field is still majorly unexplored and there’s still so much to learn about the brain. Because of that, I’d love to join this initiative and make a difference in future procedures. When I’m not in school, I love to keep active and hang out with friends!
Class of 2024
Michaela Greenlee
I’m a sophomore and CAS Presidential Honors Scholar majoring in Global Public Health with a Sociology concentration. My research interests include studying how to mitigate health disparities regarding mental health access and food insecurity in racial/ethnic minority populations, as well as exploring how acculturation influences minorities’ wellbeing. Currently, I’m working as a Research Assistant in NYU Steinhardt’s Culture, Emotion & Health Lab where we study the efficacy of psychosocial interventions to help Asian Americans overcome cultural barriers to reduce the burden of cancer experienced by ethnic minority cancer survivors. After graduation, I hope to pursue a Master of Public Health degree and eventually a PhD in Public Health with aspirations of becoming a professor and researcher. Outside of research, I’m a NYU Service Ambassador, an intern at the Department of Social Services, and a volunteer at Peer Health Exchange. In my free time, I enjoy baking, hiking and photography.
Maariyah Kharal
I'm a second year undergraduate student studying Global Public Health and Applied Psychology with a minor in Chemistry on the pre-health track. I am currently a member of the IDEAS Lab and FYV Lab and my research primarily focuses on addictions, food insecurity, vocal characteristics of emotional expression in clinical settings, and health disparities (particularly in the Middle Eastern community). In addition to research, I am interested in health policy, and medicine, and hope to pursue a career in healthcare.
Laurel Xiang
I am a second-year student from Montreal, Canada studying computer science and data science. My research interests revolve around machine learning and artificial intelligence for natural language generation. I'm currently studying at NYU Paris for the semester with the goal of better understanding French linguistical nuances. After graduation, I plan to pursue graduate school to further develop my research interests.
Jessica Allen
I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico and am currently majoring in mathematics with a minor in studio art. Additionally, I am a member of the cross country and track & field teams. I originally became interested in the study of math as I delved into more complex material, such as calculus and logic & probability. During my college undergraduate career, I am interested in gaining research experience in biostatistics/bioinformatics, someday specializing in applied mathematics. I am honored to be a part of this amazing program, and hope to further explore the diverse opportunities in the STEM field as well as help continue interesting women in STEM.
Alicia Zhu
I am a Global Public Health and Biology major on the pre-med track, intending to pursue an MD. I am interested in studying culturally-influenced health values and examining healthcare system limitations that hinder medical treatment accessibility, with specific research interests in reproductive and cardiovascular health. Using national databases, I am currently working on projects to analyze cardiovascular health and opioid usage in ethnic and Asian American subgroups within the United States. Outside of the academics, I also plan events in the NYU/NYC Global Medical Missions Alliance club, which intersects Christianity with medicine, and am part of a dance club at NYU. During my free time, I enjoy hiking steep trails, exploring the city, and trying new desserts.
Michaela Lee
I am a sophomore in CAS majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. I also plan to minor in Digital Art and Design. I am interested in exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine. Post graduation I hope to use computer science in the medical field. In my free time I like to do art projects, run, and rewatch Gilmore Girls.
Lasya Damaraju
I'm currently a sophomore double majoring in philosophy and biochemistry in CAS. I'm interested in the legal aspects of the research field. As of right now, I'm doing DNA crystallization research in the Seeman Lab. Outside of research, I'm a part of an organ transplant non-profit and the Medical Innovation and Intelligence club. In my spare time, I love to walk around the city and try new food.
Katie Lambert
I am a sophomore transfer student pursuing a major in Psychology and minor in CAMS. I am passionate about researching and advocating for the relationship between the mind and body, particularly in children with chronic conditions and diseases. After I graduate I hope to get my PhD and further pursue my dream of working in a teaching hospital as a GI Child Psychologist. And when I'm not in class I love cooking and trying new recipes (even though I always set off the fire alarm.)
Catherine Fan
I am a current sophomore in CAS, interested in majoring in computer science and psychology. I'm from Queens, NY and one of my favorite hobbies is to go around the city and try out new dessert spots! I'm interested in integrating computer science into medicine, and in the future I plan to pursue an M.D./Ph.D.