NeURO Undergraduate Alumni
Natalia Castillo-Ramos
Natalia Castillo-Ramos ('25) is a freshman interested in studying Bioengineering or Neurobiology. At Stanford, Natalia is a part of the Habla organization, Cardinal Free Clinics, and is a member in the Pepper Lab. Through the Pepper Lab, she is researching facial nerve reconstruction and functional nerve recovery. In her free time, Natalia enjoys reading, dancing, and spending time with her friends and family.
Alvand Daliri
I'm Alvand, a junior studying Biomedical Computation. I was born in Iran and lived there for about 13 years before coming to school in Irvine, CA. I'm deeply passionate about neuroscience and studying the brain during development. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, strumming my guitar, and watching films from the 1970s.
Katie Dong
Katie Dong ('25) is a freshman currently planning to study Biology on the Neurobiology track. Initial interests in molecular biology as well as neurodevelopmental disabilities inspired her interest in neurodevelopment. Currently, she works in the Luo Lab at Stanford, researching trans-cellular protein transfer in neural circuit development in Drosophila melanogaster. After graduating from Stanford, Katie plans on obtaining a PhD and eventually conducting research full-time. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and watching anime.
Mohamed Zahier Elhassan
Mohamed Elhassan is a freshman currently attending Stanford University! Originally born in Khartoum, Sudan, Mohamed moved to the US at a young age and now resides in Laurel, Maryland. Mohamed plans to major in Symbolic Systems with a concentration in neuroscience on the pre-medical pathway. He works as a student research intern at the BRIDGE Lab under the guidance of Dr. Green and the rest of the amazing team. He has a deep love of neuroscience and enjoys making an impact on kids' lives (he is an older brother of three!).
Katie Han
I am Katie, a Bioengineering Major interested in studying neurodegeneration and stem cell therapies. Previously, I worked in the Bronte-Stewart lab to investigate the potential relationships between kinematic variables and changes in Parkinson's Disease symptoms over time. Currently, I am a member of the Wernig lab, where I am studying microglia replacement and its impact on Multiple Sclerosis and the central nervous system immune environment. Outside of research, I volunteer as a member of Stanford Side by Side, a community service/a capella organization.
Solmih Kim
I am an undergraduate ('25) planning to major in Human Biology and minor in Symbolic Systems under the neuroscience track. Currently, I am researching in the Raymond Lab to further motor learning studies in the cerebellum. I want to build a stronger foundation in the neurobiological sciences before contributing to healthcare. As new health technologies arise, I hope to bridge the communication between physicians, patients, and programmers. Aside from academics, I perform and compete with the Stanford Jump Rope Team.
Nelia Lechuga
Nelia is a sophomore planning to major in Human Biology and is interested in pursuing a pre-medical trackway. She is a FLI student, and was born and raised in the East Bay. As a NeURO fellow, she is excited to work at Mellins Lab where she will be able to dive deeper into the field of Neuroimmunology. Nelia is passionate about Public Health, and hopes that through her future career she can help address the healthcare disparities present in her community. At Stanford, Nelia is involved with CHE, SPA, and volunteers as a Spanish Interpreter at Pacific Free Clinic.
Aleishai Pena Lopez
Hi everyone! I am Aleishai Pena Lopez, a sophomore who is currently attending De Anza College and planning to transfer to a four-year university this upcoming fall. My major is biological sciences and I’m passionate about knowing the how and why behind our body’s reactions. This relates to my interest in sociology, as I am eager to learn what outside factors affect the decisions we make and our health. In the future, I aspire to become a surgical physician. During my free time; I like to volunteer at my local food bank, bake, and dance.
Noah Lowe
I’m a freshman planning on majoring in Symbolic Systems. I’m very passionate about providing physiological basis for psychological concepts and bridging the gap between modern technology and the human mind. I did a lot of Science Olympiad, Biology Olympiad, HOSA and BrainBee in high school. Competing is what got me into Neuroscience. Whether or not I’ll pursue a career in medicine, research, or biotech is unclear for now, but I’m excited to explore each path.