Our Team
President
Arjun Yogaratnam
Hey! I am a senior from Frisco, Texas double majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology along with Applied Mathematics and Statistics. I also have a minor in Space Science and Engineering. I love everything space medicine/astrobiology, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding the club, Hopkins, astrobiology, or really anything in general (I am down to talk about pretty much anything)!
Vice President of Lab Management and Projects
Brianna Francis
Hi! I am a junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I'm from New York City, and outside of classes and research, I like to spend time with my cat, explore new cities with friends, play guitar, and take nature walks!
Vice President of Events and Secretariat
Dianne Strauss
Hello! I'm originally from Miami, FL and I am majoring in Neuroscience and Molecular & Cellular Biology with a minor in History! I love living in Baltimore and spend a lot of my free time exploring different neighborhoods and eating at good restaurants with friends. I have experience with protein engineering research related to Parkinson's Disease and would love to hear about your research interests! Around campus, I am also involved in Blue Key, Matriculate, and volunteering with the Violet Project for menstrual and reproductive health education.
Treasurer
Het Patel
Hi! I am a junior majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Enginnering! I'm from Indiana and am loving the Northeast! Outside of classes and research, I like to spend time and explore new cities with firends, cook, and hike! On campus, I am involved with the Center for Social Concern and Doctors without Borders as their Treasure, Learning Den, Matriculate, WSE curriculum Board, and The Global Health Leaders Conference! Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about anything!
Secretary and Publicity Officer
Winni Zheng
Hello! I'm from a small town in Minnesota. I am a sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I love to crochet and play piano in my free time, as well as play with my cat and dog. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want to chat!
Lab Manager
Boaz Goldberg
Hello! I'm a sophmore majoring in Biophysics and AMS. Outside of class, I like playing music on the cello.
Lab Manager
Jasmine Kim
Hey! I am a senior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. My home town is in Michigan, although I've lived in California for longer. Coffee and Barley tea are my best friends. You can usually find me in the lab working on my own research outside of classes, but otherwise I also enjoy playing tennis, getting steamrolled in games, or taking up freelance translating jobs. Feel free to contact me if you want to chat or have any questions!
Events Coordinator
Jonny Ecker
Hi! I'm originally from New Rochelle, NY. I am majoring in Molecular & Cellular Biology and minoring in Computer Science, Psychology, and Earth & Planetary Sciences. In my free time, I enjoy grilling, playing board games with friends, and going to see live music. I have been working on immunology and oncology research since freshman year. I am also involved in Blue Key, Matriculate, and volunteering at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.
Events Coordinator
Ruchik Trivedi
Hi! I am a rising junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology and minoring in psychology and history of science medicine and technology. I am Massachusetts and I am really enjoying my time in Baltimore! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, drawing, and listening to music. I'm also a member of Hopkins taekwondo and the inter-asian council.
Project Director
Shrey Bhatt
Hi! I am a rising junior from New Jersey. Inside the lab, I am interest in cells with unique translation regimes. Outside of the lab, I enjoy cooking and playing sports with friends. Feel free to contact me if you are interested abut any of our projects!
Project Director
Alex Dong
Hello! I am a sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. As one of the project directors, I help students with their individual research projects, providing whatever support they need. Outside of class, I like playing guitar and going to see bands live!
Lab Mentor
Kevin Wang
Hi! I am originally from Toronto, Canada. I graduated from JHU in 2023 with a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology and I am currently pursuing a one-year MS in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I am interested in studying the mechanisms of infection of T. brucei parasites. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing piano and travelling.