Cedric is a senior majoring in Biology and French. He does research in the DiPersio Lab on CAR-T and CAR-NK cell cancer immunotherapies and has received a Goldwater Scholarship for this work. He plans to pursue an MD/PhD at this intersection of oncology and immunology. Cedric also enjoys weightlifting, running, and everything related to astronomy.

Serina is a sophomore studying Biology, specializing in Neuroscience. She does research in the Newberry Lab at WashU Medicine, focusing on the role of neuro-immune interactions and the alterations in the gut microbiota on the Enteric Nervous System resulting in GI Motility disorders and disorders of the gut-brain axis (DGBIs). She also does research primarily over the summer at Stanford Medicine – Stanford Cancer Institute. She focuses on discovering new drug targets and developing new therapeutic strategies for cancer, specifically in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, using chemical biology and functional genomics to discover novel anti-cancer mechanisms. Outside of the lab, Serina loves to travel, bake and cook yummy foods, color and draw, and spend time with family and friends.

Geneva is a sophomore majoring in Planetary Science and minoring in Geospatial Science. She is involved with research studying volcanic activity in the inner solar system and hopes to engage with research about outer solar system satellites in the future. She also has past research experience in iron formations, geothermal activity, and sustainable policy. In her free time, Geneva loves to paint, write, run, and get food with friends.

Kefan is a freshman studying Anthropology on the premed track. He has conducted research studying Osteogenesis Imperfecta and other rare genetic bone disorders using mouse and zebrafish models. In his free time, Kefan plays Club Tennis and loves making short-form documentaries.

Tali is a junior majoring in Ecology and Evolution with minors in History and Economics. He conducts neuroscience research in the Lee Lab, where he studies neuroplasticity and brain repair following stroke using imaging and behavioral approaches. He has also been involved in ecological research on freshwater fish populations with the Fishes of Texas Project. Outside of WUJUR, he serves as a PLTL Leader for Physics and competes on WashU’s Club Tennis team. In his free time, Tali enjoys watching movies, exercising, and listening to music.

Astrid is a junior studying American Culture Studies with minors in English and Legal Studies on the Pre-Law track. She is currently researching the commodification of feminism in the digital age as her Kling Fellowship project. She has previously been published for her research on the implementation of congressional gender quotas in the United States. Outside of WUJUR, she is involved in Student Life, KWUR, Sigma Tau Delta, and Beyond Boundaries and loves to spend her free time reading, being outside, and cooking new recipes with friends.