Biology

Portrait of Siya Patel

Building Confidence in the Lab

Once a shy and nervous freshman, biology major Siya Patel is now a student leader involved with several clubs and organizations in addition to working as a genetics research assistant.

Portraits of Miriam Farah and Maha Husseini

Shadowing Physicians in Italy

Biology students Miriam Farah and Maha Hussaini spent two weeks shadowing physicians in Italy with the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program.

Portrait of Aleeza Mughal

A Sweet Tooth for Dentistry

Biology student Aleeza Mughal has a passion for dentistry and founded an on-campus club where like-minded students can learn more about the field.

Students Achieve Second Place Win at Biology Conference

Biology majors Taimoor Chaudhry and Abdur-Rehman Hussain came in second place for their poster presentation in the biochemistry, biophysics, and biotechnology division at the 56th annual Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists Conference.

Student Profile: Yamini Bhaveshbhai Patel

A biology student, a Student Government Association president, and a mixed martial artist walk into a classroom. There’s no punchline here—that’s just Yamini Bhaveshbhai Patel.

Angel Singh

Student Profile: Angel Singh

Biology major Angel Singh grew up watching her grandmother’s home remedies resolve minor medical complaints. Her curiosity led her to her interest in investigating the connection between ingredients and modern healthcare and ignited her passion to become a physician.

Student Profile: Dono Shodieva

Student Profile: Dono Shodieva

Biology major Dono Shodieva is taking part in cervical cancer research and fulfilling her childhood dream to pursue a career in science.

Alumni Profile: Emaan Mughal

Alumni Profile: Emaan Mughal

Raised with a strong work ethic, Emaan Mughal (B.S. ’22) was taught the importance of giving back to the community. An advocate for health equity, she hopes to work in underserved areas as a future physician.