Nanaki Bawa
A first-year in the college of Arts and Sciences, Nanaki Bawa hails from Sterling, VA in Northern Virginia. She intends to pursue a B.S. in Neuroscience with a minor in Bioethics. Her interests lie mainly in the implications of AI, gene editing, and the computerization of healthcare and its relation to medical outcomes as well as the intersection of global health and politics. Outside of the VJB, she works as a research assistant at a neuroscience epilepsy lab in the School of Medicine, is a writer for Health Righters, and a member of APALTI, Sikh Student Association, Active Minds, Genomics Society, and Nu Rho Psi. In her free time, she enjoys rereading the Harry Potter series for the thousandth time, searching for a new quote to handletter on her calligraphy Instagram account, baking the wildest vegan desserts, and playing her Indian traditional stringed instrument, the dilruba.
Caroline Blang
Caroline Blang is a third-year from Cincinnati, OH. She is studying Medical Anthropology and has a particular interest in ethnobiology, anthrozoology, and women, gender and sexuality studies. Her background in Medical and Agricultural Biotechnology from her previous university compliments her new area of study at UVA, equipping her with a holistic perspective of bioethics. In addition to being a staff writer for the Virginia Journal of Bioethics, she also is involved with TEDxUVA as a student speaker. Off grounds, you can find Caroline at the Virginia Polo Club, the Roseland Polo Club, or anywhere else a horse might be!
Mackenzie Chen
Mackenzie Chen is a second-year from Northern Virginia in the College of Arts and Sciences. She intends to pursue a major in Human Biology with a minor in Data Science. In addition to being a staff writer for the Virginia Journal of Bioethics, she also does public health research at the Fontaine Research Park and is an Education Services Program Director at Madison House. In her free time, she loves hanging out with her friends, writing, and listening to music.
Naseeb Chhina
Naseeb Chhina is a third-year double majoring in Global Public Health and Psychology from Vienna, VA. She is passionate about patient advocacy and health equity. In addition to being a staff writer for the Virginia Journal of Bioethics, Naseeb is a research assistant for the Developmental Neuroanalytics Lab, a Peer Health Educator, and Sponsorship Chair for East Coast Showdown. During her free time, Naseeb dances for UVA's bhangra team, Virginia Di Shaan, and enjoys cooking and watching movies with her roommates.
Gabrielle Guido
Gabrielle Guido is a third-year from San Francisco, California. She is majoring in Biology and Medical Anthropology on the pre-med track. She is most interested in reproductive and women's health, social equity, and how these fields are influenced by technology. At UVA, she is a member of Kappa Delta sorority, works as a Medical Assistant at Martha Jefferson Hospital, does breast and ovarian cancer research, and enjoys baking and crafting!
Victoria Hua
Victoria Hua is a second-year from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is currently on the pre-med track pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry and B.A. in Music. In addition to writing for the journal, she researches the Septic 9 gene in Kulkarni Lab, serves as membership chair for the Taiwanese student association, and plays clarinet with the Charlottesville Symphony. In her free time, she enjoys drinking coffee, grabbing food with friends, and dancing.
Annika Larsen
Annika Larsen is a second-year student from Henrico, VA and is majoring in Kinesiology/Biology on the pre-PA track. She's an EMT and works at the UVA Medical Center in Inpatient Oncology, with interests in medical and hospital ethics. In her free time, she enjoys playing intramural sports, volunteering with the Charlottesville Free Clinic, and spending time with family and friends.
Cathy Le
Cathy Le is a first-year from Annandale, Virginia. She is planning on majoring in neuroscience with a biomedical engineering minor on the pre-med track. In addition to being a writer, she is involved in various Asian organizations, most notably PAFN, TSA, and VSA. In her free time she enjoys baking, dancing, watching movies, and listening to NewJeans!
Kathryn Shelton
Kathryn Shelton is a fourth-year student majoring in Environmental Sciences and minoring in Global Sustainability. She is particularly interested in the intersection of climate change and human health, which has ramifications all around the globe, as well as in her hometown in coastal Virginia. Outside of classes, Kathryn works as an environmental consulting intern at Skeo Solutions and enjoys baking, gardening, and watching Gilmore Girls with her cat Olive.
Alexis Stadler
Alexis Stadler is a third-year student from Charlottesville, VA, majoring in Public Policy & Leadership and Cognitive Psychology in the Batten School. Her interests revolve around public health policy and medical ethics. In her free time, Alexis enjoys practicing phlebotomy, baking during the holidays, and babysitting.
Samantha Turner
Samantha Turner is a third-year from Harrisonburg, VA, majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. She likes to volunteer with the nonprofit organization Remote Area Medical and just recently joined the Neuroscience enthusiasts club. In her free time, Samantha enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.
Byron Wilson
Byron Wilson is a first-year from Pound Ridge, NY, who enjoys studying Biology and Environmental Science. In his free time, Byron can be found in the great outdoors where he takes pleasure in fishing, trail running, mountain biking, and camping.
Isaac Yoo
Isaac Yoo is a first-year student interested in majoring in the fields of biomedical sciences, chemistry, and computer sciences. He is most interested in the fields of bioinformatics, translational medicine, clinical testing, and the development of AI and gene sequencing in the medical setting. He enjoys playing the guitar in his free time, and is also involved in the First Year Council and other various medical associations throughout UVA.