Leadership Team
We are a team of graduate students, by graduate students, and for graduate students. We are dedicated to creating the best platform to prepare our members for a successful consulting career.
Jamison is a first-year Postdoctoral Associate in Maurizio Chioccioli’s lab in the Department of Comparative Medicine, where he investigates the dynamics of intermediate progenitor cells in alveolar regeneration. Jamison’s recent experiences at startups such as Mochi Health, Abalytics. and EpiTET have sparked his interest in pursuing a career in biotech and regulatory science consulting. His hobbies include DJing, weightlifting, traveling, and developing his village in Animal Crossing.
Zhanhong, or Aurora, is a second-year Ph.D. student in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on measuring soot emissions from renewable fuels. During her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching movies and hanging out with her friends.
Ovaun is a third-year PhD student in the Department of Genetics. His research focuses on the impact of Alzheimer’s disease risk variants on cell-cell interactions between neurons and glial cells. Ovaun also serves as the Vice President of Career Development for the Yale Biotech Club. In his free time, he enjoys board games and discovering new bike trails in Connecticut.
Yanyu is a fourth-year PhD student in the Department of Chemistry. Her research examines small molecule metabolism at the interface of the human host and gut microbiome. She has worked on pro bono projects in the auto and life science industries and serves as a McDougal Career Fellow, focusing on improving communication strategies within the Office of Career Strategy. Yanyu enjoys baking, working out, and cuddling with her cat in her free time.
Isabella is a fifth-year PhD student in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, researching age-related changes in calcium regulation and its implications for neurodegenerative diseases. Outside the lab, Isabella is passionate about science communication and teaching. She enjoys spin classes, choreographing for the Yale Modern Dance Collective, and training in gymnastics.
Jason is a third-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Genetics at Yale School of Medicine. As a biologist, he is passionate about unraveling the roles of chromatin architecture and epigenetic regulations on early mammalian embryogenesis. Beyond academia, Jason has participated in two pro bono projects with YGCC. During his free time, he either immerses himself in the world of anime or ventures into urban exploration.
Chris is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, studying how visual cues influence decision-making through behavioral experiments and fMRI. As Director of Professional Experiences for the Yale Biotech Club, he leads externship programs and expands his expertise through the Medical Research Scholars Program. Outside academia, Chris trains and competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Madison is a first-year PhD student in the Immunobiology Department. Before graduate school, she worked at the NIAID’s Vaccine Research Center, developing vaccines and therapeutics for HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2. Madison loves capturing beautiful moments through photography and exploring new places. She is also a former U.S. Championship figure skater.
Laura is a third-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Genetics. Her research investigates glycoRNAs in the immune system, aiming to uncover new insights into cellular communication. Outside the lab, she enjoys photography, traveling, playing board games, and watching shows at Broadway and Yale Repertory Theatre.
Nicky is a master’s student in Personalized Medicine and Applied Engineering. Previously, he worked as a capital markets intern at Antengene, a biotech startup. Nicky hopes to use his clinical knowledge to drive medical innovation and promote healthcare accessibility. He enjoys watching movies and traveling in his free time.
Rachael is a Master’s student at the Yale School of Public Health, studying the Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases. She focuses on healthcare-associated infections through her work with the Emerging Infections Program. This summer, she will intern with Lumanity as a strategy consultant. In her free time, Rachael is training for a marathon.