Aditi was born and raised in Maharashtra, India. Aditi completed her undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering before moving to the United States to pursue her MS in Management Information Systems at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Aditi likes to travel and read. Aditi will be organizing, managing, and creating impactful student experiences for Student Research Week.

Samhitha is originally from Dallas, Texas. She is a junior at Texas A&M University majoring in Psychology with minors in Public Health and Neuroscience. Samhitha is deeply involved in undergraduate research, studying epilepsy and neuroinflammation under Dr. Samba Reddy and Dr. Ursula Winzer-Serhan at the College of Medicine. With aspirations of a career as a physician, she is committed to the intersection of advancing healthcare through research, recognizing its critical role in driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and bridging knowledge gaps. Outside of academics, she can be found furthering her passion for South Asian arts through her organization – TAMU Iktara!

Jeevika Thazhaiselvam is a third-year Biomedical Science student from Bryan, Texas. Jeevika works as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Gaharwar’s lab in the Biomedical Engineering Department, where her projects focus on developing biomaterials to promote wound healing. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in medicine while continuing research aimed at advancing healthcare. Outside of academics, Jeevika enjoys taking up creative endeavors, discovering local eateries, and watching Aggie football.

Sharvari Mhatre was born and raised in Maharashtra, India. She completed her undergraduate degree in Information Technology before moving to the United States to pursue her MS in Management Information Systems at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Prajna was born and brought up in Odisha, India. She completed her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and then earned her MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong before moving to Texas to pursue her MS in Management Information Systems at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. With extensive experience in both the consulting and manufacturing industries. She aspires to build a career in customer relationship management (CRM) space. Leveraging technology and business insight to drive meaningful change and innovation. Outside of school, Prajna enjoys delving into fiction and mythology, and uses journaling as a way to reflect and recharge.

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Fiazan Khan is from Cypress, Texas, and is currently a pre-medical sophomore majoring in Biomedical Sciences. He aspires to become a physician-scientist through an MD/PhD program and performs research in Dr. Rajesh Miranda’s lab in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics. In his free time, he loves reading, writing, playing video games, binging shows, and spending time with friends and family.

Elliot is a first-year MPH student at the Texas A&M University of Public Health and is originally from Chico, Texas. Earning his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from West Texas A&M University and previously worked as a clinical research coordinator in pediatric oncology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Now a graduate research assistant with Dr. Taehyun Roh and Dr. Loni Taylor, investigating inorganic arsenic exposure and its long-term health impacts in Texas communities. Elliot plans to pursue a career as a physician- scientist focusing on ontological in pediatric populations and long-term survivorship. Outside of academics, Elliot enjoys golfing and team roping.

Gary Lazard Jr. was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended East Texas A&M University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in communications before attending Southern Methodist University to earn his master’s degree in higher education. Gary enjoys spending his free time in the gym, being with his family, as well as helping students see their full potential in life.