Hugh is a senior at Harvard studying both Social Studies and Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology. He currently works in the Mooney Lab for Cell and Tissue Engineering, researching the generation of antigen-specific regulatory T cells. His other research interests include health equity and healthcare systems. Outside of lab, Hugh enjoys reading, playing chess, and exploring Boston by bike.
Sean is a senior at Harvard studying Neurobiology. He currently works in the Sabatini Lab, researching the neural circuit perturbations underlying synaptic dysfunction in neurodegeneration/cognitive decline to develop predictive markers and interventions. Outside of lab, you can find him looking up new recipes to cook or coffee-shop hopping around Boston!
Julia is a third year at Harvard College studying History of Science with a secondary in Human Biology, Behavior, and Evolution. She works at the Halperin Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where she conducts research on the use of glycated CD59 as a novel biomarker for gestational diabetes. Outside of OpenBio, Julia is involved in Harvard ECHO and is a Peer Advising Fellow! In her free time, Julia enjoys marathon running, biking, and reading.
Sahil is a third year at Harvard studying biology and government, interested in pursuing a career as a physician. He is interested in mechanisms of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and developing novel approaches to help benefit low-income areas from falling victim to these new strains. In his free time, you can find him watching Breaking Bad, playing Super Smash, or in the gym.
Alex is a Third Year undergraduate studying Human Evolutionary Biology and Economics. He has always had a passion for the biological sciences, especially as it relates to the field of orthopedics. He pursues research/clinical experiences relating to orthopedics, inflammatory pathways, and long COVID. He is passionate about expanding the field of biology research and experiences to all who hope to partake in it.
Adie is a senior in Mather studying neuroscience with a secondary in economics on the pre-medical track. Her research interests include neonatal and pediatric neurodevelopment. She is also passionate about global health equity and healthcare systems. Outside of OpenBio, Adie is involved with the Harvard Black Pre-Medical Society and volunteers with the Pediatric Cancer Buddies.
Noor is a second-year at Harvard on the premedical track, planning to study bioengineering/data science. She enjoys creating science videos to make complex concepts accessible and easily understood; she won the 2022 Breakthrough Junior Challenge. Additionally, she has focused on nanoparticles at the Cancer Research Unit at the Kansas City VA and was an author of an article published in the Journal of Immunological Sciences. As a future physician-scientist, Noor is interested in the clinical applications of machine learning, especially as it relates to oncology. Outside of academics, Noor is working on developing systems to reduce truancy. She loves photography, piano, and horses!
Zahra is a sophomore at Harvard studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. She is currently working at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, conducting CAR-NK cell immunotherapy research. She is also passionate about the intersection of oncology with space medicine, working at UConn's Nanomedicine Lab on a NASA-funded project developing treatments for osteosarcoma on the International Space Station. Outside of lab, Zahra loves practicing martial arts, scuba diving, and exploring Boston!
Andy is a junior at Harvard studying Integrative Biology and Economics. He has experience at Massachusetts General Hospital’s molecular pathology department, where he streamlined research protocols, incorporating Bruker Topspin’s AI phasing and baseline correction for data processing and helping build a metabolite search engine for NMR analysis. Andy has also done consulting work for UNICEF, focusing on improving surgical care in Nigeria and the D.R. Congo. In his free time, he runs Tutors For A Cause, a nonprofit providing English lessons to students in rural Vietnam as well as enjoys playing squash and supporting Arsenal FC.
Victoria is a sophomore at Harvard studying Psychology and Statistics on the Bioinformatics track. She currently works in the Harvard Laboratory for Developmental Studies under Professor Ashley Thomas, studying childhood cognitive growth and plasticity. She's passionate about science communication, and utilizing visual, interactive design to promote understanding of research in the wider community. Outside of academics, Victoria loves creative writing, digital art, and making personalized gifts for friends and family!
Anna is a second-year at Harvard studying Statistics and Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology. Her research interest is on understanding cell-cell communication in the hematopoietic stem cell niche by using computational tools. She is also interested in global health, particularly strengthening health systems and evaluating such approaches. Outside of academics, you can find her creating digital sketches, baking (or interpreting recipes), or reading.
Cory is a junior in Cabot House studying statistics and neuroscience. He is interested in using computational methods to model brain functions, particularly sleep and wake states. Outside of OpenBio, you can find him on the soccer field, playing piano, or trying new restaurants in Boston.
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Aneesh is a junior at Harvard studying Neuroscience and Government. He is currently conducting research on neurodegenerative diseases at Harvard Medical School and MGH. There, he is working to understand the mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s and develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the disease. His research interests span synthetic biology, neurodegeneration, brain regeneration, and the applications of AI in healthcare. He plans to pursue an MD degree and work as a neurosurgeon, using his research findings to help his patients and improve their quality of life. Outside the lab, he loves to spend his time reading, playing tennis, watching sports, exploring new places, eating spicy food, and spending time with his family.
Christine is a junior at Dunster House concentrating in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Economics. She is currently studying the role of a gene in the sensitivity of drug treatments to brain metastases of triple-negative breast cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Outside of the lab, Christine enjoys going to bakeries/cafes, listening to music, and indulging in self-care.
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Matthew is a junior at Harvard University studying Economics, with experience spanning both biotech and finance. At BioNTech, he focused on Competitive Intelligence, analyzing mRNA oncology vaccine data, while at Zailab, he supported Business Development efforts for licensed drugs in China, including Zejula. He also worked at Invesco in the Emerging Markets Equity Division, analyzing economic trends and investment opportunities. In his free time, you can find Matthew playing rugby, hanging out with friends, and trying new foods.
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Angela is a junior at Harvard studying Computer Science and Chemistry. She is interested in pursuing research, specifically in the field of protein design. Angela is passionate about making research available for everyone and is excited to join the OpenBio team!
Sophia is a third-year at Harvard studying Applied Mathematics and Statistics. She is interested in the intersection of healthcare and finance and has extensive experience in bioengineering research—in particular, conducting tissue-engineering research through 3D-printing. In her free time, she enjoys running along the Charles, traveling, skiing, reading, and playing with her dog, Austin.
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Eshan is a junior at Harvard College studying Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. He is interested in aging biology — specifically the immunology of aging — and biosecurity. His research is in studying and manipulating T-cell states to improve cancer immunotherapies and immune response as one ages. Outside of academics, he loves weightlifting, cycling, and reading sci-fi thrillers.
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Ambika is a junior in Leverett House, concentrating in Chemical & Physical Biology. At Open Bio, she is a Co-Lead and Co-Founder of the Biosecurity Team. Passionate about translational medical sciences, she conducts research with the Patel Group at Harvard Medical School's Department of Biomedical Informatics. She is also involved with Roads to Recovery, an initiative addressing the global overdose crisis, and travels internationally as a representative of the Harvard College Debate Union.
Joshua Okolo is a third-year at Harvard studying Mechanical Engineering + Computer Science, and he is the team lead for the Surgical Robotics System project. He is interested in the intersection of hardware, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and materials science. He is currently exploring developing robotics systems with innovative approaches to language model integration, human-computer interaction, multimodal conflict simulation, mechanical design, and modular, versatile systems. Outside of lab, Joshua enjoys plants, pool, and playing poker.
Camryn is a junior at Harvard who intends to study Physics. She studies tumor suppressor proteins in the Greenbaum Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and is broadly interested in drug design and preventative cancer care. Outside of research, Camryn enjoys reading, science-fiction, and working on space-faring vehicles with Students for the Exploration and Development of Space and Harvard Rocket Propulsion Group.
Emma is a junior at Harvard studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology and Global Health on the pre-dental track. She is passionate about using microbiology research and social initiatives to seek innovative solutions to challenges in the dental field. Emma is currently leading a lab team conducting research to combat oral bacteria through the exploration of natural alternatives to antibiotics. Outside of the lab, Emma enjoys spin classes, trying out new coffee shops, and thrift shopping.
Since 2021, we have been led by dedicated undergraduate students, who have gone to pursue various endeavors from research to industry, in science, medicine, and beyond. All members of the OpenBio community should feel more than welcome to reach out to anyone in our alumni network!
Katie Robinson
Co-Director of Finance
2023-2025
David Kim
Member of Engagement
2023-2025
David An
Member of Engagement
2023-2025
Christine Zhang
Director of Design
2023-2025
Jaray Liu
Director of Tech
2023-2025
Carl Ma
Director of Finance
2022-2025
PhD Student at Stanford University
Audrey Gunawan
Vice-President
2021-2025
Rohil Dhaliwal
Director of Laboratory
2022-2025
Ayush Noori
Co-Founder and Co-President
2021-2025
PhD Student at University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholarship)
Ian Espy
Director of Business
2022-2023
Business Analyst at McKinsey & Co
Jack Markert
Director of Laboratory
2022
MD Student at University of Alabama
Izzy Goodchild-Michelman
Co-Founder, Co-President
2021-2023
PhD Student at MIT Bioengineering
Benjamin Chang
Co-Founder, Co-President
2021-2023
FutureHouse; PhD Student at University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholarship)