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Raya Goulding - rhgoulding@weslyean.edu

Raya (she/her) is a senior double-majoring in MB&B and NS&B. Raya works in the Holmes Lab in the MB&B department, studying the role of H1 in chromosome segregation, and the Kurtz Lab in the psych department, comparing the effectiveness of two cognitive remediation treatments for improving cognition and psychosocial functioning in individuals with schizophrenia. In her free time, Raya enjoys volunteering with °µÍøTV Science Outreach, watching Netflix, and coaching gymnastics. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Kaylin Maher - kmaher@wesleyan.edu

Kaylin (she/her) is a senior majoring in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry with a minor in Education Studies. In the Holmes Lab, she studies the structure of eukaryotic chromosomes and their roles in chromosome segregation and condensation. She also volunteers with the °µÍøTV Science Outreach program, working with local elementary schools. After graduation, Kaylin hopes to pursue a PhD in Genetics or Molecular Biology. Outside of her studies, she enjoys roller skating, thrifting, and spending time with her three cats: Jupiter, Nyra, and Moose. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Daniel Tung - dtung@wesleyan.edu

Daniel (he/him) is a senior double majoring in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Science and Technology Studies, minoring in Chemistry, and is pursuing the pre-med track. Aside from the Major Groove, Daniel is an Academic Peer Advisor, a member of the °µÍøTV Ethics Bowl, and volunteers with the °µÍøTV Science Outreach. Last year, he was a member in the Mitchel Lab in the Biology department, researching collective cell migration. This past summer, he conducted a clinical research project on advanced cancer patients' perspectives on palliative care and hospice at Hartford Hospital. In his free time, Daniel enjoys hiking and people-watching around campus. Feel free to reach out with any questions about campus life or academics!

Kavya Panjwani - kpanwani@wesleyan.edu

Kavya (she/her) is a senior double-majoring in MB&B and Science & Technology Studies with a minor in Informatics & Modeling. Kavya works in the Padilla Lab in the MB&B department, studying how iron dysregulation affects the progression of triple-negative breast cancer, and hopes to pursue a PhD following her undergraduate studies. Outside of science, Kavya enjoys doing yoga and finding new trails to run around campus. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Antonio Rivera - agrivera@wesleyan.edu

Antonio is a senior double-majoring in MB&B and Chemistry, with a minor in Molecular Biophysics. He is currently working in the Calter lab, where he works on the asymmetric synthesis of picornavirus inhibitors, and he previously worked in the Padilla-Benavides lab. In addition to Major Groove, he is also the president of our SACNAS chapter and a member of the Free Radicals, the Chemistry major group at °µÍøTV.

Alexis Gerwe - agerwe@wesleyan.edu 

Alexis is a junior double-majoring in MB&B and Chemistry with a minor in IDEAS with a concentration in biochemistry. She works in the Padilla Lab studying the binding contributions of individual motifs for the protein CSRP2, a copper-binding protein involved in metal homeostasis. She also works as a Peer Career Advisor and a Residential Advisor, helping students feel settled both in their residences and career paths, and is always available for a quick chat about science, academics, or anything in between!