2026-2027 Cohort
| Alma Mater: Brigham Young University, BS in Biophysics and Bioinformatics Research Interests: Protein engineering and personalized medicine. Fun Fact: I play the piano and the organ |
| Alma Mater: University of Wisconsin-Madison, BS in Biochemistry, Minor in Data Science Research Interests: Computational pathology, foundation models for histopathology, and AI-driven analysis of whole-slide images. Fun Fact: I love cooking and trying recipes from all kinds of different cuisines. |
| Alma Mater: Santa Clara University, BS in Biology Research Interests: Translational AI, computational biology, drug discovery, women's health, and clinical decision support. Fun Fact: I like to pretend I'm competing on MasterChef every time I cook. I love trying new recipes, and one of my favorite things I've made from scratch is homemade ice cream! |
| Alma Mater: Boston University, BS in Data Science Research Interests: Multimodal foundation models for target identification and precision medicine for oncology and neurological disorders. Fun Fact: I once volunteered at a cat shelter, which is how I found out I'm allergic to cats. |
| Alma Mater: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Research Interests: My research interests lie in using AI for protein-ligand modeling and decoding complex genetic networks. Fun Fact: My fun fact is that I can play 9 different sports |
Pei Yu Hsueh Alma Mater: Research Interests: Fun Fact: | |
| Alma Mater: University of California Davis, BS in Biomedical Engineering Research Interests: Genomics, Proteomics, and Early Drug Discovery. Fun Fact: I have a cat named Genevieve! |
| Alma Mater: University of California, Santa Cruz double BS in Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics, and Microbiology Research Interests: Computational drug development and predictive technologies for applications in obstetrics/gynecology, neurodegenerative diseases, and other complex disorders. Fun Fact: I went to Paris for undergraduate research purposes and almost lost my phone in Barcelona (on that same trip). I also have been playing the piano for 15 years (completely unrelated). |
Arefin Keya Alma Mater: Research Interests: Fun Fact: | |
| Alma Mater: Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, PhD in Cell Biology and Pathology Research Interests: Applying ML to molecular modeling, aiming to optimize compound selection and predict drug–target interactions for patient-tailored precision medicine. Fun Fact: I have the complete discography of The Beatles and the entire catalog of Mozart. |
| Alma Mater: University of California Berkley, BA in Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Interests: AI-guided target discovery and receptor design for personalized CAR-T cell therapy and stem cell therapy. Fun Fact: I grew up in London and Taiwan! (Go England WC 2026!) |
| Alma Mater: Oberlin College, BA in Neuroscience and Biology Research Interests: AI-enabled biomarker discovery for precision medicine in neurodegenerative disease. Fun Fact: While studying abroad in Copenhagen, I explored Denmark by bike across three cities and checked bungee jumping off my bucket list! |
| Alma Mater: University of California San Diego, BS in Bioengineering: Bioinformatics Research Interests: Computational modeling of disease mechanisms, Machine learning for drug-target interaction, Modeling of drug responses. Fun Fact: I traveled with the UC San Diego women’s basketball team as a team manager during 2026 March Madness. |
Faris Raza Alma Mater: Research Interests: Fun Fact: | |
| Armineh Rezagholilalani Alma Mater: Tehran University of Medical Sciences Research Interests: AI-driven drug discovery and computational approaches to modeling biological systems and developing novel therapeutics. Fun Fact: My inner monologue is embarrassingly sweet—thankfully, no one else can hear it! |
Hyunsoo Ryu Alma Mater: Research Interests: Fun Fact: | |
| Alma Mater: University of Southern California, BS in Quantitative Biology with a minor in AI Applications Research Interests: Multimodal AI for neurological disease classification, biomarker identification, and clinical decision support. Fun Fact: I enjoy baking really fancy cakes! |
| Alma Mater: Erasmus University Rotterdam, MSc in Data Science & Marketing Analytics Research Interests: Machine learning for small-molecule drug discovery, with an interest in active learning approaches to make hit-to-lead optimization more sample-efficient. Fun Fact: I lived in the Netherlands for six years and still can't speak Dutch. |
| Alma Mater: Texas A&M University Research Interests: Neuro-oncology. Fun Fact: I once saved someone's life on a NYC subway |
| Alma Mater: University of California San Diego, BS in Biochemistry Research Interests: AI applications in pharmacogenomics and PK/PD modeling to optimize therapies for type 2 diabetes. Fun Fact: I enjoy film photography |
2025-2026 Cohort
| Alma Mater: University of California, Berkeley, BS in Bioengineering: Computational Biology Research Interests: Genomic and proteomic sequence analysis using deep learning for oncological detection and treatment Fun Fact: I speak four languages! |
| Alma Mater: University of California, Davis, BS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research Interests: AI for Omics data analysis and deep learning for drug discovery Fun Fact: I can drive a manual transmission car. |
| Alma Mater: The University of Louisiana at Monroe, Ph.D. in Pharmacology Research Interests: Applying LLMs and AI with previous research experience in PBPK modeling and pharmacology in Alzheimer's research. Fun Fact: I like to go fishing and hope to catch something in the bay. |
| Alma Mater: University of California, San Diego, BS in Bioengineering: Bioinformatics Research Interests: Applications of deep learning in de novo drug design Fun Fact: I have two cats, Luna and Sol, who are always nearby to interrupt anything productive. |
| Alma Mater: Virgina Tech, BS in Biochemistry Research Interests: Computational protein engineering and personalized medicine Fun Fact: I once saw a pod of wild orcas, and they've been my favorites animal ever since. |
| Jiajie Gu Alma Mater: Fudan University, BS in Pharmaceutical Science Research Interests: Fragment Based Drug Discovery and Omics Fun Fact: I like taking photos and hiking, but I never take photos when hiking. |
| Alma Mater: Brown University, BS in Mathematics and Computer Science Research Interests: Multimodal deep learning and oncology Fun Fact: I was the reigning champion of the hot dog and watermelon speed eating contests on my track team. |
| Alma Mater: Reed College, BA in Mathematics Research Interests: AI digital pathology, clustering techniques, MASH Fun Fact: I love bouldering and making large polyhedra out of origami. |
| Alma Mater: California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, BS in General Engineering (w/ICS) Research Interests: Recommendation modeling for patient healthcare through novel AI architecture and development Fun Fact: I showed up to my first Friday Night Magic with a single rare in my deck (0-3). |
| Alma Mater: University of California, Berkeley, BS in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences Research Interests: Building multiscale foundation models that simulate human biology for predictive and programmable therapeutics Fun Fact: I flew a small, vintage WW2 plane when I was 11 years old. |
| Alma Mater: University of California, Berkeley, BA in Sociology Research Interests: Intersection of the social, clinical, and molecular factors that drive psychiatric disorders Fun Fact: A horse with the same name as my mother almost bit my finger off in India. |
| Alma Mater: University of Southern California, BS in Computer Science Research Interests: Oncology clinical trials and virtual cell modeling Fun Fact: I am a rower and a rowing coach! |
| Alma Mater: University of California, Berkeley, BS in Computer Science Research Interests: Deep learning approaches for drug discovery and computational protein engineering Fun Fact: I was in the middle of cramming for an exam when my computer decided to start releasing heaps of smoke and almost catch fire . . . I still use that computer. |
| Alma Mater: University College London, BSc in Applied Medical Sciences Research Interests: Spatial omics study of tissue/organoids and modeling Fun Fact: I still play Tetris®. |
| Alma Mater: University of Southern California, BS in Neuroscience with a specialization in AI Research Interests: Finding novel targets for neurodegenerative diseases, improving classification methods for neurological disorders Fun Fact: I am proficient in neurosurgery . . . in mice. |
2024-2025 Cohort
| Alma Mater: University of California, San Diego - BS in Bioengineering: Bioinformatics Research Interests: AI applications for pharmacogenomics Fun Fact: I’ve never broken a bone. |
| Alma Mater: Sohag University - Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Research Interests: Using AI models to screen small molecules for potential drug candidates, lead drug optimization, PK/PD modeling Fun Fact: I can play an ancient Egyptian martial art called Tahtib! |
| Alma Mater: University of Massachusetts Amherst - BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Interests: Research in the field of biomanufacturing of pharmaceuticals and other biomaterials Fun Fact: I create 3D printed sculptures as a hobby. |
| Alma Mater: University of Maine - MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition Zhejiang University of Technology- BS in Biotechnology Research Interests: using machine learning models to predict drug-target interactions and analyze high-throughput screening data for potential drug candidates, as well as employing AI to predict the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs. Fun Fact: During my elementary school years, I was part of the school’s Chinese orchestra. I played the guzheng, a Chinese plucked zither, and also did Chinese percussion! |
| Alma Mater: University of California, San Diego - BS in Biology with Specialization in Bioinformatics Research Interests: Spatial Multiomics Fun Fact: I really enjoy collecting Pokémon Cards! |
| Alma Mater: McMaster University - BS in Life Sciences Research Interests: Computational Pharmacology and Drug Transporters Fun Fact: I named my cat after the traditional Cantonese dumpling Ha Gow! |
| Alma Mater: University of Redlands - BS in Environmental Science and Studio Art City College of San Francisco - AS Biotechnology Research Interests: Protein Engineering and Cellular Therapies Fun Fact: I have a love/hate relationship with the sun. |
| Somayeh Motevalli external site (opens in a new window) Alma Mater: Shiraz University - PhD in Organic Chemistry Research Interests:
Fun Fact: I love painting nature, including landscapes, flowers, and animals. Nature provides endless inspiration for my art. |
| Alma Mater: University of California, Berkeley - BA in Cognitive Science Research Interests: The intersection of biotechnology and law, and the computational development of therapeutics for neurological, dermatological, and oncological conditions. Fun Fact: I’m a speech and debate coach! |
| Jason Alexander Rivera external site (opens in a new window) Alma Mater: CUNY Brooklyn College - BA in Chemistry/BS in Biology Research Interests: I am particularly interested in leveraging a generative model to design novel small-molecule drugs and identify therapeutics. Focus on developing AI-driven approaches to address hard-to-treat cancers and exploring new treatment options for HIV using computational methods. Fun Fact: I received certification as an advanced open-water diver in Thailand. |
| Alma Mater: University Southern California, BS in Biology with emphasis in Biotechnologies Research Interests: Using computational methods to identify biological signatures for ideal patients in drug developments Fun Fact: I am from Washington DC and have never been to the White House. |
| Alma Mater: University of California, Santa Barbara - BA in Chemistry Research Interest: Advancing drug discovery and development through the integration of AI and computational modeling Fun fact: I still play Among Us. |
| Alma Mater: University of Washington - BA in Mathematics Research Interests: Using machine learning techniques to predict and identify off-target effects of anti-cancer drugs to reduce drug toxicity Fun Fact: I can play both the piano and violin! |