Students

	2024-2025 Cohort
	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.

	2025-2026 Cohort

	David Blayvas 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!
	Jane Cai Alma Mater: University of Utah, Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics, doctoral and postdoctoral research at the University of Washington Research Interests: Leveraging AI methodologies for drug discovery and development Fun Fact: When not training algorithms, I'm optimizing my strength and stamina through hiking, skiing, and kayaking.
	Kevin Dai 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.
	Andrew Duong 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.
	Amit Elia 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.
	Jack Fenn Alma Mater: Virgina Tech, BS in Biochemistry Research Interests: Computational protein engineering and the application of genomic medicine to clinical diagnostics 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.
	Brendan Leahey 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.
	Oliver Mansbach 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.
	Blake Masters 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).
	Tara Pande 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.
	Reuben Sarwal 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.
	Ally Seba 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!
	Ali Tout 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.
	Cecilia Zihan Wu 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®.
	Ravishankar Yadav 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.