Students

	Miko Mallari 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.
	Jeff Lin 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!
	Hanson Hoang 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!
	Tushar Agashe 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.
	Xiao Guo 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!
	Jeffrey Campbell 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.
	Su Oner 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 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.
	Isaac Yeoh 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!
	Somayeh Motevalli Alma Mater: Shiraz University - PhD in Organic Chemistry Research Interests: Synthesis of small molecules in support of drug discovery and development Structure-based drug design Hit-to-lead and lead optimization toward clinical candidates Fun Fact: I love painting nature, including landscapes, flowers, and animals. Nature provides endless inspiration for my art.
	Youssef Abo-Dahab 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!
	Shiyang Xin 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.
	Jackson Sands 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.