AoC Fellow (2025-2026)

For students seeking mentorship, resources, and community support to pursue biomedical/health career goals, with stipends for commitment.

 

AoC Fellows Biomedical Engaged Research Projects

AoC Fellows are emerging scientists and researchers who work at the intersection of biomedical science and social justice. These students conduct community health-focused biomedical research while actively engaging with the communities they serve. Fellows are distinguished by their dual commitment to scientific excellence and addressing health disparities through community-engaged research approaches. They participate in professional development programs and join a network of like-minded peers and professionals who believe in using biomedical science as a tool for social change and health equity.

Fall 2025

Alexander Heuer

Major: Kinesiology

Aline Moran

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Isabella Carreon

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

Durga Siva Lokesh Telaprolu

Major: Data Science and A.I.

Isabella Ramirez

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Jo Nisa Cabilogan

Major: Social Psychology

Kacee Smith

Major: Biology (Physiology)

Leia Pineda

Major: Biochemistry and Microbiology

Maria Turner

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Megan Armstrong

Major: Health Education

Takudzwa Chirenje

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Spring 2026

Alexander Heuer

Major: Kinesiology (Exercise and Movement Sciences)

Aline Moran

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Amber Gadison

Major: Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts

Bingyue Tan

Major: Psychological Science (Social, Personality, and Affective Science)

Christian Bernal

Major: Public Health

Gillian Garcia

Major: Public Health

Guadalupe Amigon

Major: Biology (Microbiology)

Isabella Ramirez

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Jo Nisa Cabilogan

Major: Psychology

Justin Samamiego

Major: Biology (Microbiology)

Kacee Smith

Major: Biology (Physiology)

Maria Turner

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Mariam Ghanem

Major: Biology

Megan Armstrong

Major: Health Education

Nada Habash

Major: Psychology

Natalie Sorensen

Major: Biomedical Science (Stem Cell Science)

Takudzwa Chirenje

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Yajaira Carreon

Major: Biology (Cell and Molecular)

Summer 2026

TBD