People

Yiannos joined the lab as a 5th year undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, where he is triple-majoring in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, and Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN). He hopes to pursue an MD-PhD and go on to do brain-related research. In his free time he enjoys playing video games, juggling, and reading fantasy books.

Juan joined the lab as a sophomore at the University of Michigan majoring in neuroscience on the premed track. He previously worked in an ovarian cancer research lab as a research assistant with the university’s College of Pharmacy. In his free time, he enjoys binge-watching, weightlifting, and learning how to cook his family’s recipes.

Nagham joined the lab as a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan, where she is studying Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience and minoring in Medical Anthropology. After graduating, she hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician. Nagham enjoys playing tennis, reading poetry, and learning new recipes during her free time.

Izzy joined the lab as a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in neuroscience. She aspires to become a physician-scientist focused on the intersection between pediatric epilepsy and biomedical engineering. Outside of academics, Izzy is involved with the transfer student community and can often be found interacting with squirrels around campus.

Rida joined the lab as a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan, where she is studying Philosophy and Neuroscience on the pre med track. Previously, she worked in a quality improvement study as a research assistant at U of M’s department of pulmonary and critical care. Outside of work and school, Rida enjoys writing, learning random conspiracy theories, and running.