Meet Our Team

Kunal is a fourth-year Bioinformatics student interested in drug discovery through computational methods. Outside of his time in iGEM, Kunal enjoys gardening, hiking, and discovering new music.

Delaney is a third-year Biomolecular Engineering student particularly enthusiastic about integrating experimental and computational research to revolutionize the emerging field of personalized and precision health, all with a strong emphasis on making these new technologies affordable and accessible. Outside of iGEM, she enjoys backpacking, biking around town, climbing, baking, and learning random facts through podcasts.

Nishad Chavan is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering student and is interested in Phage Therapy. Outside of iGEM he likes to climb, weightlift, and listen to music.

Anavi is a second year Bimolecular Engineering student who is interested in synthetic biology and regenerative medicine, with a focus on engineering stem cells as vehicles for targeted cancer therapeutics. Outside of iGEM, she enjoys listening to music and playing the piano and drums, taking hikes through beautiful Santa Cruz wilderness, and sunset dips in the ocean!

Amanda is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering student who is interested in the intersection of synthetic biology with medicine and its application in real-world challenges, especially those that address inequities and foster novel approaches to care. Outside of iGEM, she loves to enjoy the outdoors, whether that be rock climbing, hiking, or enjoying a day at the beach.

Lynn is a third-year Biomolecular Engineering student and is passionate about clinical research and finding ways to connect lab discoveries to real patient care through better drug development, communication, and addressing healthcare inequalities that impact underserved communities. Outside of IGEM, she enjoys ceramics, rock climbing, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family.

Srishta is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics student passionate about working at the intersection of biology and technology to create a more equitable and sustainable future. Beyond iGEM, he enjoys spending time outdoors with friends - whether it's playing soccer, tennis, or simply sharing good music and great food.

Ally is a third-year Biomolecular Engineering student and is interested in protein engineering for novel drug therapies. Outside of iGEM you can find them playing tennis or watching Netflix.

Anisha is a fourth-year Bioinformatics and Microbiology double major passionate about bridging clinical medicine and computer science to do things like using predictive code to detect diseases or see the outcome of a drug on a patient’s body. She likes to balance her STEM interests by playing the piano, going to concerts, and spending time with friends and family.

Christine is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering student interested in stem cell engineering and science education. Outside of STEM, Christine enjoys playing music and knitting.

Ben is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering student interested in synthetic biology project design, finding novel or improved applications in food, health, and for more accessible medicine. Outside of iGEM, he enjoys being outdoors: playing sports, going camping, and hiking.

Tejal is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering and Education student who is interested in advocating for inclusive access to science and technology for girls and marginalized groups, especially when it comes to lowering the barrier of entry into scientific fields. Outside of iGEM, she loves to go on walks at the beach, craft, and watch movies with her roommate.

Srushti is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering student with a minor in astrophysics aspiring to be a space biologist. They are passionate about applying their synthetic biology skills to develop new solutions for increasing access to healthcare and food. Outside of iGEM, they love to spend time outdoors and move their body, whether it be running, hiking, or getting lost in the forest.

Judah is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering student with a keen interest in biosynthesis pathways, RNA-based systems, and harnessing cellular machinery to further human flourishing & reduce impacts on the natural environment. Beyond IGEM, he spends his time with friends in nature, enjoying hiking, diving, & fishing, as well as gardening and studying history.

Aleek is a fourth-year Biomolecular Engineering student interested in the uses of regenerative medicine and learning about ways to increase their accessibility and outreach. Outside of iGem, she enjoys antiquing, going to the beach, cooking, and finding a new show to watch.

Vaishnavi is a fourth-year Bioinformatics major, Computer Science minor, who is passionate about making a positive impact on underserved communities using machine learning and its applications in advancing genomics and drug development. In her free time, she enjoys singing, yoga, and hanging out with her friends at the beach.