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Paris “AJ” Adkins-Jackson, PhD, MPH, is a research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She earned a BA in journalism from Humboldt State University, a MA in cultural anthropology from California Institute of Integral Studies, a MPH in applied biostatistics/epidemiology from Claremont Graduate University, and a PhD in psychometrics from Morgan State University. AJ completed postdoctoral training in health equity at the University of California at Los Angeles and neurology at MGH. Her research examines the impact of structural racism on cognitive health and her commitment to addressing scientific racism fuels her interest in bioethics. AJ recently published a model for measuring racism in academic health centers in the AMA Journal of Ethics. She enjoys running and laughing.
Tonya Ferraro, MEd, is a research ethics professional at Boston Children’s Hospital. She received her BA from Northeastern University in studio art and an interdisciplinary MEd from the University of Vermont with a concentration in research methodologies. As an Institutional Review Board (IRB) quality improvement educator, she focuses on creative approaches to education and outreach as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within IRBs. She is interested in exploring bioethical considerations of human subjects research through an intersectional lens. Tonya enjoys long-distance running, baking, and creating children’s costumes for family and friends.
Chantal Angueyra, MD, is a neonatal-perinatal fellow at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of Columbia University Medical Center. She received her MD from the National University of Colombia in Bogotá, Colombia. She then completed her pediatric residency at Harlem Hospital Center in New York. During her fellowship, she has focused on evaluating parental understanding and satisfaction after prenatal consults for congenital heart disease. She is interested in bioethical dilemmas in neonatology and improving communication and shared decision-making in neonatal intensive care practice. In her spare time, Chantal enjoys reading, yoga, attending ballet performances, and spending time with family.
Allyson N. Hammerstedt, Esq., is a partner at the law firm of Dunn & Dunn, P.C. She received a BA from Catholic University of America and a JD from New England Law. She represents healthcare professionals in medical malpractice actions and before licensing boards. She is a member of the ethics committee at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, where she held a leadership role in risk management prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is interested in bioethical issues including informed consent, disclosure and apology, patient rights, access to care, surrogate decision-making, and utilization of multidisciplinary ethics consultation services.
Dorothée Caminiti, JD, LLM, MBE, received a JD from Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium, a LLM from both the University of Leicester, England, and Université de Liège, Belgium, and a MBE from Harvard Medical School. She was previously was an attorney at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in Brussels. After completing her master of bioethics degree, Dorothée joined ETH Zurich to serve the Swiss Personalized Health Network initiative. She was then appointed as a legal and ethics officer at the Swiss Biobanking Platform before becoming a legal senior director at Sophia Genetics. Her work has focused on bioethical issues related to genomics. In her spare time, Dorothée enjoys yoga and sailing.
Rachel Jimenez, MD, is a radiation oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. She received her AB from Harvard College in cognitive neuroscience and her MD from Harvard Medical School. Rachel completed her radiation oncology residency in the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, where she now serves as the associate program director. Clinically, she specializes in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. Her research interests in bioethics have centered on the doctor-patient relationship and the use of novel technologies in oncology. She has previously received funding from the Greenwall Foundation for her work. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys reading, hiking, and playing with her twin sons.
Sowmya Chary, MBBS, MMSc, is an associate medical director in global medical safety at Biogen. She received her MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University, India, and MMSc in clinical investigation from Harvard Medical School. She completed her thesis work at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on sex-specific differences in metabolic profiles and responses to interventions in the critically ill. She is interested in the ethical implications surrounding drug safety surveillance, expanded access, and equity in clinical trial recruitment. Sowmya enjoys running with her two dogs, Kinzie and Shiloh, and serving on the board of Peer Health Exchange, an organization that promotes health equity and outcomes for young people in under-resourced communities.
Matt Lin, MD, is a clinical fellow in the Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. He received his BS in human biology from Brown University followed by his MD from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his residency training in pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine, where he was also a Rudin Medical Ethics and Humanities Fellow. He has a clinical and scholarly interest in improving communication and decisional support for families facing end-of-life care issues during the prenatal and newborn period.
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Takunda Matose, MBE, PhD, is the Harvard University Edmond J. Safra/ Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics Joint Fellow-in-Residence. He will be joining the faculty at Loyola University Chicago as an assistant professor of philosophy in the Fall of 2022. He received his BA in philosophy from the University of Cincinnati, MBE from the University of Pennsylvania, and PhD in philosophy from Vanderbilt University. Takunda’s research focuses on treating people as moral equals in health care, with a particular emphasis on maternal and racial health disparities. His scholarly interests lie at the intersection of bioethics and political philosophy. In his free time, Takunda enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his redeared slider and two English pointer mixes.
Jonah Rubin, MD, is a clinical and research fellow in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where he is pursuing advanced training in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). He dedicated two years to studying Talmudic Law before earning his BA in biology from Yeshiva University and his MD from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia). He is a certified healthcare ethics consultant and serves on the MGH ethics committee. Jonah is interested in exploring ethical considerations in decisions regarding initiation and cessation of advanced life support, including ECMO and MCS.
Daniel Moreno De Luca, MD, MSc, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Bradley Hospital and assistant professor of psychiatry at Brown University. He received his MSc in Neuroscience from the Université Pierre et Marie Curie–Sorbonne Universités in France and MD from the Universidad Industrial de Santander in Colombia. Daniel completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neurogenetics at Emory, a psychiatry residency at Yale, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Brown. His work focuses on genetics and precision medicine for autism and the bioethical implications of diagnostic genetic testing. He loves learning new languages, playing punk rock, and spending time with his wife and giant dog in their 80s VW camper van.
Barbara Wilkinson, MD, MA, is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). She received her BA from Middlebury College and her MD and MA in bioethics from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She recently completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the integrated residency program of BWH and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is passionate about ethical questions that arise in the course of obstetric and gynecologic care including labor management, pregnancy as a window to future health, and contraception. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Nolan, and black Labrador, Mochi, and exploring her neighborhood in Cambridge.
Alon B. Neidich, MD, is an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. He earned a BA with Honors from the University of Chicago in Law, Letters and Society, where he was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellow, and a MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his medicine residency at Mt. Auburn Hospital. Dr. Neidich practices at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge and the VA Boston Healthcare System with clinical interests in spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and complex wound care. His academic interest in clinical ethics and health policy focuses on organ transplantation and protection of vulnerable populations. He has published in multiple journals including the American Journal of Transplantation, the AMA Journal of Ethics, and the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Jonathan Wood, MD, is a physician at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC). He received his BA in history from Yale College and MD from the Dartmouth-Brown Program in Medicine. He completed his training in pediatrics and pediatric critical care at the University of Rochester. He currently practices pediatric intensive care at EMMC. He has a longstanding interest in pediatric and adult clinical ethics and currently provides ethics consultation at EMMC, where he serves as chair of the ethics committee. He has won numerous teaching awards and hopes to continue to build clinical ethics capacity within the Northern Light Health system. Jonathan has four grown children and enjoys spending time outdoors in Maine with his wife, Robin.
Elizabeth Nilson, MD, MPH, is an internist and director of medical ethics at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. She received her BA in government and mathematics from Wesleyan University, MD from University of Massachusetts Medical School, and MPH from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She also earned a certificate in clinical ethics consultation from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is interested in shared decision-making and co-chairs the advance care planning task force for Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care. She enjoys walking her family dog, watching the New England Patriots, and learning to play chess.
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Erica Andrist, MD, is an attending pediatric critical care physician at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her BS in rhetoric, biology, and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin and her MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She subsequently completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital Oakland and critical care medicine fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Her interests in ethics center on pediatric brain death, particularly caring for and working with families who do not perceive brain death as “death.” In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her husband and their rescue pets.
Vincent Bain, PhD, MDiv, is a chaplain in the U.S. Army. He received his BS in Christian ministry from Crown College, Minnesota, his MDiv from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and his PhD in organizational leadership from Concordia University, Chicago. Vince has worked as a battalion and brigade chaplain providing religious support and guidance to soldiers and military leaders. His interest in bioethics stems from his desire to improve ethical decision-making in the care of injured service members. Vince was Chaplain of the Year for the 101st Air Borne Division in 2018. His hobbies include reading, traveling, and racquetball.
Janet Aucoin, BASc, MSW, is a geriatric mental health consultant with Alberta Health Services, Canada. She received her BASc in philosophy and psychology from the University of Lethbridge, Canada, and her MSW from Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada. For the latter, she received a Canadian Institute of Health Research Canada Graduate Scholarship and the WLU Medal of Academic Excellence. Her career has encompassed academic research in cognitive neuroscience as well as clinical practice, consulting, and social work education, with a focus on behavioral sequalae of neurocognitive and neurodegenerative disorders. Her bioethics interests include resource allocation, commodification of elder care, and pharmaceutical ethics. Janet enjoys traveling, strategy board games, and reading.
Arturo Balaguer, BA, received his BA in history with a minor in philosophy from Boston College. As an undergraduate, he worked on the psychology and neuroscience of kin-specific moral decision-making. He also worked as a Spanish translator for an international theological ethics conference and volunteered as a clinical assistant at the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless foot clinic. His interest in bioethics stems from a desire to apply his undergraduate training in the liberal arts to help solve ethical dilemmas in medicine. After completing his MBE, he plans to attend medical school. In his spare time, Arturo enjoys playing pickup basketball, making music on his laptop, salsa dancing, and cooking.
Rigobel Azanwi, MDiv, is a Roman Catholic Capuchin Franciscan priest at Saint Joseph Church in York, Pennsylvania. He received his BA in philosophy from L’Université Catholique D’Afrique Centrale, Cameroon, and his MDiv from the Catholic University of America. Rigobel completed a year-long supervised ministry at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and now provides pastoral care at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and York Hospital. His interests in bioethics center on the ethical ramifications of CRISPR technology. After completing his MBE, Rigobel plans to pursue a doctorate in bioethics or bioengineering with the eventual aim of teaching and joining a hospital ethics committee. He enjoys music and sports.
R. Shane Barton, MD, MPH, is Professor and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport. He received his BS in computer science and engineering from Texas A&M University, his MPH from Louisiana State University, Shreveport, and his MD with honors from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also graduated from his orthopaedic surgery residency. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the principal investigator on a National Institute of Health R01 grant focused on stem cells and musculoskeletal trauma. His main hobby is spending time with his wife and two children.
Brooke Baggett, DO, is a resident in internal medicine and pediatrics at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. She earned her BS in biochemistry from Wake Forest University (WFU) and her DO from Campbell University. Brooke’s interests in bioethics include moral dilemmas in the pediatric intensive care unit and the equitable provision of patient-centered care within medical practice. Brooke is the recipient of the WFU Community Hero award for her dedication to community service. She is also a member of the Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Service Fraternity. Brooke enjoys spending time in the mountains with her husband, daughter, and their two rescue dogs.
Lakshmi Bharadwaj, MS, is a laboratory research coordinator at the Clinical and Translational Research Unit of Stanford University School of Medicine. She received her BS in biomedical engineering from University of California, Davis, and her MS in biomedical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Lakshmi has worked as a life science professional with a research focus on bioengineering applications in regenerative medicine. She is interested in the moral issues surrounding the use and manipulation of embryonic stem cells in biomedical research and in the ethical implications of assisted reproductive technologies in the cultural context of India. In her spare time, Lakshmi enjoys stage acting and writing poetry.
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Rohin Bhatt, BSc, LLB (Hons.), received his undergraduate degree in law from Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), India. He has interned at the high courts of Gujarat and Bombay, including for the Additional Advocate General for the State of Gujarat and a judge of the Gujarat High Court. His primary area of interest is the legal and ethical issues surrounding assisted reproductive technologies. He co-founded the Indian Bioethics Project at GNLU and has served as the Editor-in-Chief of GNLU Issues in Science, Law, and Ethics. After the MBE program, Rohin hopes to practice law in India and to advance queer rights. His hobbies include reading and playing the keyboard.
Emily Cerciello Ferraro, BSPH, is associate director of digital health and engagement at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. She received her BSPH in health policy and management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Emily’s work focuses on building digitally-enabled research programs and enhancing patient engagement in research. She previously served on the leadership team of a Forbes “30 Under 30” startup that improved medication management for patients with chronic diseases. Emily focuses on biomedical research ethics, with particular interests in patient-focused drug development and bringing new digital measurements and technologies to chronic disease research. In her spare time, Emily enjoys training Muay Thai, playing soccer, and running with her beloved dog, Arnold.
Benjamin Blevins, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and chair of clinical ethics and the Healthcare Ethics Committee at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He received his BA in psychology from North Carolina State University and MD from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Ben’s current work focuses on military and humanitarian medical ethics, ethics education in graduate medical education, and remote ethics consultation to resource-limited settings. He hopes to expand his work in ethics education, health policy, and law. During his current, active recovery from being a pandemic homeschool teacher, he enjoys exploring with his family and advising on San Diego’s craft beer scene.
Perla Citlalli Cervantes, BA, received her BA in history and Japanese studies from Earlham College. As an undergraduate, she served as an Institutional Review Board member, assistant archivist, and copy editor for the Earlham Historical Journal. Perla has conducted multilingual bioethics research on topics ranging from Japanese Zen Buddhist-informed end-of-life care to transnational biopesticide developments. As a trans reproductive rights and farmworker justice activist, she seeks to expand bioethical historicism as a field of history and to apply bioethics methods to reforming pesticide law, improving farmworker workplace conditions, and exploring gender recognition systems through the lens of contemporary eugenics. She is a heavy metal bassist.
Eonel “Eon” Cabuhat, BS, received his BS in biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. As an undergraduate, he was an active participant in Pilipinos for Community Health, a student-run organization that delivers free healthcare education and services to underserved communities in Los Angeles and the Philippines. Since college, he has worked in various roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including marketing, quality operations, and compliance. He aims to apply his bioethics education to drug development and regulatory affairs. In his free time, Eon is an avid foodie and pop culture junkie. He loves to explore and travel, take pictures, and hang out with his friends and family.
Mei-Yoke Chan, MBBS, MMed, is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Singapore. She received her MBBS and MMed in pediatrics from National University of Singapore and trained in pediatric hematology-oncology at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Mei-Yoke also has an interest in pediatric palliative care. Due to the nature of her work in hematology-oncology and palliative care, she has a keen interest in clinical ethical dilemmas, particularly shared decision-making. She is the chair of the hospital ethics committee and hopes to advance her practice by completing the MBE program. She loves traveling, hiking, and singing in choirs.
Ilona Cenolli, BA, received her BA in politics and international relations from Queen Mary University of London. As an undergraduate, she served as President of the International Relations Society and volunteered for a local charity as a Level 1 Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner adviser. She focused her dissertation on legislative-judicial relations in the UK regarding end-of-life care and researched the health of surrogate mothers in cross-border surrogacy arrangements. Upon completing her MBE, she plans to attend law school to explore health law and policy, with a particular interest in reproductive ethics and end-of-life care. Ilona’s hobbies include painting and spending time with her cat.
Chad Childers, BA, is an osteopathic medical student at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his BA in medical humanities and health studies from Indiana University, Indianapolis. His research focuses on death education as well as the use of controversially sourced material and knowledge in medical education. During medical school, he helped create a death education course to address a gap in end-of-life care training for future healthcare practitioners. In his spare time, Chad enjoys taking naps, running far distances slowly, and playing video games.
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William Choi, BS, received his BS with honors in neuroscience and philosophy from Johns Hopkins University. As an undergraduate, William researched the proteomic origins of SYNGAP1, a rare neurological disorder, and investigated psychosocial stressors for caretakers of children with SYNGAP1. His interests in bioethics include determining the physician’s role in ensuring a “good death” for patients and medical decisionmaking for patients with neurological conditions such as disorders of consciousness. He plans to attend medical school after completing his MBE. In his spare time, William enjoys singing, watching sci-fi and horror films, and hiking.
Priya Dave, BA, is a rising fourth-year medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She received her BA in medical humanities from the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts (IUSL). Priya has conducted scholarly work on the ethics of global health outreach and medical service trips. Her interest in bioethics focuses on ethical decision-making in the provision of healthcare to diverse patient populations. She was a recipient of the IUSL Faculty Medal of Distinction and the Bean Award in Medical Humanities. In her free time, Priya enjoys bouldering and glassblowing.
Peter Choi, MS, is an industry relationship project manager at Massachusetts General Hospital and the chief operating officer at TVP Health. He received his BA in sociology from Emory University and MS in neuroscience and education from Columbia University. Peter is a coxswain at the U.S. Rowing National Training Center and was the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games alternate. His academic interests focus on using game theory, behavioral economics, social psychology, and neuroscience to inform answers to bioethical questions surrounding health care, disability rights, and sports policy.
Vrushali Dhongade, MBBS, is a physician. She received her MBBS from Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, India, in 2015 and is completing her MS in Clinical Research at Boston University School of Medicine. She is currently working on a digital phenotyping study involving Alzheimer’s disease patients at Boston University and a COVID-19 coagulation study at Boston Medical Center. Vrushali is interested in ethical decision-making by Institutional Review Boards and in ethical issues in caring for cognitively impaired patients. She volunteers at Infinite Youth, a Mumbai-based non-profit organization. Her hobbies include practicing yoga, meditating, and reading.
Rachel Cooper, BA (Hons), is a freelance qualitative researcher in Toronto. She received her BA from the University of Waterloo, Canada, where she majored in social development studies with a specialization in social work. Rachel’s professional work spans Ontario’s mental health sector, including roles as an educator, researcher, advocate, and leader. She is interested in psychiatric ethics, narrative ethics, and the complexities of patient and family engagement. Rachel is a Fulbright Canada Student Award recipient and has authored multiple publications in North American bioethics and psychiatry journals. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her nephews and is an avid podcast listener.
Siham Elhamoumi, BA, is the program lead for the Sentinel Program at the Broad Institute, a surveillance system that leverages genomic technologies to detect pathogens and inform public health responses to viral threats. She received her BA in economics from Saint Michael’s College, Vermont. Siham has worked in international development and global health policy for more than a decade and conducted population health research in East Africa and the Middle East. Her interests in bioethics focus on health equity and access as well as the ethics of translational and implementation science. Siham enjoys spending time in Vermont.
Frédérique Couture-Carrier, JD, received her BA in history from Brown University and her JD from Harvard Law School, where she was a Chayes International Public Service Fellow and managing editor of the Harvard Human Rights Journal. She formerly practiced law in the global transactions group of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in New York. Her ethical and legal interests in emerging biotechnologies, medical research, and health as a human right stem from her personal experience navigating different health care systems and clinical studies. In her free time, Frédérique enjoys mediating community disputes, solving crosswords, and painting.
Rémy Enoch, MS, is an educator and researcher in early adolescent health care. She received her BA in art history and studio art from the University of Virginia and her MS in narrative medicine from Columbia University. Rémy founded the Young Healers preventive intervention program based on her research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her interest in bioethics stems from her desire to integrate narrative-based frameworks into clinical and educational settings. In her spare time, Rémy enjoys volunteering at local arts organizations and coaching girls’ lacrosse.
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Marta Fadda, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer of bioethics at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano, Switzerland. She received her BA in languages and cultures from the University of Cagliari, Italy, her MA in near and middle eastern studies from University of London School of Oriental and African Studies, and her PhD in health communication from USI. Her current work focuses on public health, research, and clinical ethics. She received a Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences grant to study the ethical implications of COVID-19 lockdowns for parents of young children. Her hobbies include playing piano and spending time at the lake with her dog.
Christina Gavegnano, MS, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. She received her BS in microbiology and MS in immunology from the University of Florida and her PhD in pharmacology from Emory University. Christina’s novel work on immunomodulator-based drug discovery for immune dysregulation supported the FDA emergency use authorization of baricitinib for COVID-19. Christina continues to conduct research on baricitinib and other JAK1/2 inhibitors in viral infections. Her bioethics interests include access to life-saving therapies and barriers to trial entry for end-of-life patients. Christina’s hobbies include hiking, painting, and spending time with her family.
Danielle Ferguson, JD, is an attorney currently transitioning to a career as a healthcare policy management consultant. She received her BS in political science from Andrews University and JD from Western New England University School of Law. In law school, Danielle received academic excellence awards for access to justice and environmental law. Danielle has worked on access to justice issues during her externship at the Hampden County Bar Association. In her position at Baystate Healthcare, she assisted in investigating adverse clinical events, participated in policy development, and contributed to provider education in risk prevention. Danielle’s hobbies include interior design, DIY, caring for her plants, and spending time with her mini goldendoodle.
Kennan Gawlowicz, BS, is an Institutional Review Board Analyst at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). Kennan graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a BS in public health with a global health concentration. Kennan’s responsibilities at BCH include reviewing new research protocols, managing approval correspondence, and advising research personnel on human subjects training. Her interest in bioethics focuses on intergovernmental relations, clinical trials, and global health delivery. Kennan is specifically interested in ethical issues that arise in international clinical trials. Kennan is involved in the Catholic Church and enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Kelsey Flynn, BSN, is an oncology staff nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She received her BSN from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Kelsey cares for cancer patients with an emphasis on family-centered care, patient education, and patient advocacy. She works with patients receiving chemo, immuno and biotherapy, as well as hospice and palliative care. Her interest in bioethics evolves from her desire to educate nurses to support and enhance moral decisionmaking. As an undergraduate, Kelsey received the Nursing Faculty Award for outstanding commitment to nursing and the Marian Award for distinguished leadership. Kelsey enjoys singing, painting, and getting outdoors to hike whenever she can.
Nkatha Gitobu, BS, is a microbiologist at the San Diego County Public Health Laboratory. They received their BS in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics (MIMG) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Nkatha’s professional work has been defined by their time studying the novel coronavirus and its variants. Their interest in bioethics concerns the intersection of science and intercultural awareness and adaptability. Nkatha is driven by ethical concerns surrounding the availability of breastmilk coupled with the integration of cultural beliefs on breastfeeding in Meru, Kenya. In 2019, they delivered the student commencement address at the UCLA MIMG graduation. In their free time, Nkatha enjoys building their modeling portfolio.
Sarah M. E. Gabriele, LL.M., earned her master’s degree in law from the University of Trento, Italy and her LL.M. from Washington University School of Law. She participated in the 2018 Sherwin B. Nuland Summer Institute in Bioethics at Yale University, where she also served as program manager in 2020 and 2021. She currently works in the intellectual property department of Hogan Lovells in Milan. She is passionate about patent law and the regulation of innovation in healthcare. Sarah’s bioethical interest focuses on access to new and innovative medicines. In her free time, she loves to read and go to the beach.
Rachel Lipson Glick, MD, is a retired emergency psychiatrist and clinical professor of psychiatry. She received her MD from University of Michigan Medical School (U of M) and completed training in internal medicine at The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center and in psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, before returning to U of M. At U of M she was a clinician, educator, and administrator serving as director of psychiatric emergency services, associate dean for student programs, and associate chair for clinical affairs. Her scholarly work has focused on emergency psychiatry and student mental health. Rachel is interested in the ethics of involuntary treatment, especially for those with suicidal thinking or behavior. She enjoys travel and reading.
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Taylor Goss, MPH, is an associate for VOZ Advisors, a patient engagement and advocacy firm that advises biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies on incorporating patients into drug development. She holds BS degrees in health and biomedical sciences from the University of Central Florida and received her MPH in Health Policy and Management with a certificate in Comparative Effectiveness Outcomes Research from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Taylor’s research has included menstrual health equity, opioid addiction in women, and adolescent male health behavior. She is interested in moral, ethical, and legal dimensions of clinical decision-making and plans to study medicine in the future. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys solidcore pilates and graphic design.
Reina Ozeki-Hayashi, MD, MPH, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Ethics, University of Tokyo. She received her MD from Sapporo Medical University, Japan, and her MPH and PhD from the Graduate School of Medicine at University of Tokyo. She started her career as a gastroenterologist and worked in palliative medicine in Japan. Her PhD thesis was a qualitative investigation of beliefs held by breast surgeons that impact the treatment decision process for advanced breast cancer patients. Reina’s current research interests are in palliative medicine, decisionmaking processes at the end of life, and medical futility. Her hobby is visiting craft beer breweries.
Eliana Greenberg, BA, earned her BA in human biology from Stanford University with a self-designed concentration in biological and behavioral approaches to justice. For the past two years, she has worked as a paralegal in a law firm representing victims of workplace discrimination and harassment. She is particularly interested in the interactions among science, medicine, and the law, and how professionals in these fields understand and evaluate each other’s disciplines. Eliana is considering law school after completing her MBE, a shift from her original plan to become a professional ballet dancer. She loves jigsaw puzzles and storytelling podcasts.
Celeste Hsu, BA, received her BA in molecular and cell biology and psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. As an undergraduate, she volunteered as an EMT, conducted research on sleep in jellyfish, and competed as a member of the Cal Figure Skating Team. She is particularly interested in clinical ethics, medical decision-making, and the ethics of integrating genetic testing into routine primary care. She won the best poster award for her senior honors thesis research on jellyfish neural circuitry. Celeste enjoys hiking, exploring new restaurants and cafés, knitting, and listening to music.
Haley Haldeman, RN, is a staff nurse in the float pool at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She received her BSN from University of Arkansas. Haley began her nursing career working on an acute care unit for the elderly, where she gained an appreciation of the many ethical issues surrounding the aging population. Her desire to create and improve upon ethically considerate health care policy is what led her to bioethics. She has been nominated for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses by a former patient. Haley enjoys hiking with her dog, Maggie, live music, and tending to her freshwater aquarium.
Nathan Hyde, LLB, LLM, MPA, is a chief executive in Canadian local government. He received his LLB from Nottingham Law School, UK, his LLM from the University of Toronto, and his MPA from the University of York, UK. As a public sector leader and corporate governance specialist, he has been appointed to C-Suite roles in some of Canada’s largest municipalities. Internationally, his experience includes working with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office on public affairs and policy issues. Nathan’s bioethics research interest focuses on the intersection of public health law and neuroethics. His hobbies include sailing, kayaking, and rowing.
Carol Kay Hawkins, BSN, is a member of the Texas Board of Nursing and director of clinical education at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She received her BS in nursing from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, where she was a scholarship recipient. Carol is a global health policy consultant to the Green Technology Advisory Board for the United Nations Science-Policy Business Forum. Her interest in bioethics focuses on global health policy for nursing education and practice in digital economies. Carol’s hobbies include golfing, floriculture, and discovering innovative ways to reduce her ecological footprint through the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Luca Ignatowski, BS, earned his BS in criminal justice at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). During his undergraduate career, he conducted research on community perceptions of crime and policing, medication-assisted treatment in incarceration settings, and the ethics of police use of facial recognition technology at RIT’S Center for Public Safety Initiatives. His interest in bioethics stems from concerns regarding laws that target bodily autonomy, topics surrounding human trafficking, and cultural sensitivity and accessibility to healthcare in Indigenous communities. In his free time, he enjoys character illustration, playing video games, and hoop dancing.
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Tim Janchar, MD, MFA, is an emergency medicine physician at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health Sciences University. He received his BS in chemistry from John Carroll University, his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and his MFA in visual studies from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Tim completed his emergency medicine residency at Harbor-UCLA. He recently completed a certificate in medical ethics from Washington State University and works with his hospital’s ethics committee. His interest in bioethics focuses on emergency medical care. Tim’s hobbies include art and music.
Maggie Kirber, MSW, is a clinical social worker in the medical/surgical intensive care unit (MSICU) at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). Maggie earned her BA from Bates College and her MSW from Simmons College. Maggie’s current work in the MSICU focuses on supporting families of critically ill children including crisis intervention, grief and bereavement, and collaboration with external collaterals. Maggie is a member of the BCH ethics committee. Her bioethics interest in end-of-life decision-making in pediatrics focuses on the intersection of the medical, ethical, and legal frameworks that guide goals of care decisions. Maggie is an animal-lover and outdoor enthusiast.
Adrienne Jones-Adamczyk, MSN, RN, is a hospice and palliative medicine nurse practitioner at Banner Health. She received her BSN magna cum laude from Grand Canyon University and her MSN from Vanderbilt University. She is board certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse. Her clinical work has focused on improving goals of care conversations, symptom management, and end-of-life care. Her bioethics interests include the appropriate utilization of intensive care resources, improving communication in medicine, and educating nurses in clinical ethics. Adrienne’s hobbies including hiking, reading, and camping with her family.
Ryan Lam, BSA, received his BSA in biochemistry from University of Texas at Austin (UT). Ryan minored in philosophy at UT and spent several years as a photographer for the university newspaper, The Daily Texan. His current research involves analyzing linguistic trends in physician consultations and their impacts on patient outcomes. Ryan is interested in the nexus of philosophy and health care, such as definitions of personhood and their implications for autonomy, and how language affects the doctorpatient relationship. Ryan plans to attend medical school after completing his MBE. In his free time, Ryan enjoys cooking and learning as much as he can about the science behind what he cooks.
Georgina Jorge Ramírez, BA, is a founding member of Proyecto Andromeda, an NGO focused on supporting treatment for persons with eating disorders. She received her BA in political science and public administration from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and participated in the 2015 Sherwin B. Nuland Summer Institute in Bioethics at Yale University. Georgina was a teaching assistant for four years at UNAM in statistics and related fields, has founded two NGOs (Somos Empatía and Proyecto Andromeda), and teaches children about female empowerment at the social entrepreneurship organization Proyecto Desprincesamiento. Her bioethical interests include scientific regulatory policy and social neuroscience. Georgina is a mezzo-soprano and writes short stories.
Kristina Baldwin Larson, JD, received her BA in history of science from Princeton University and her JD from Columbia Law School, graduating with the academic distinction of Stone Scholar. She completed Yale University’s Sherwin B. Nuland Summer Institute in Bioethics and has taught courses in the history of medicine as an adjunct lecturer at Stevens Institute of Technology. Kristina is interested in the intersection of law, medicine, and ethics as well as bioethics pedagogy. She serves on the board of the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum and the Connecticut Committee for the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. In her spare time, Kristina enjoys hiking, sailing, and yoga.
Kaneza Kadambaya, MPH, is a bioanalytical scientist for PPD, a global pharmaceutical contract research organization. Kaneza completed both her BS in pre-medical and health studies and her MPH at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. As a scientist, Kaneza supports the process development and commercial manufacturing of several biologics products currently on the market. She is most interested in the role of bioethics within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in matters of resource allocation, access and distribution of medications, and clinical trial design. In her spare time, Kaneza enjoys traveling and watching foreign films.
Arielle Lawson, BA, received her BA in philosophy from Princeton University. Arielle recently completed a fellowship at the Burke Foundation, a private grantmaking organization working to address inequities in maternal health and early childhood development by funding innovative initiatives. Arielle’s interest in public health ethics and the just allocation of scarce resources stems from her undergraduate research, which focused on the moral issues and obligations that arise from disparities in health outcomes. After completing her MBE, Arielle plans to attend medical school. In her spare time, Arielle enjoys painting and watching Premier League soccer.
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Kaitlyn Lew, BS, is a research coordinator in cancer genetics and prevention at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She received her BS in biology and contemplative studies from Brown University. Her current research focuses on women’s decision-making for cancer prevention. She is particularly interested in the bioethics of genetic testing, informed consent, and inequalities in healthcare. As an undergraduate, she was awarded the Kerr Prize for outstanding senior sciences paper and the Fulbright Fellowship Malaysia, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. After completing her MBE, Kaitlyn plans to attend medical school. In her spare time, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her puppy and playing tennis, volleyball, and Spikeball.
Christina Martinka, BA, is a critical care flight paramedic and CEO of Air Medical Experts, an education company that serves the emergency medical services sector. She received her BA in liberal arts with honors from Harvard University and is a decorated member of the air medical transport community. Her passion for exploring the bioethics of rural healthcare inequities includes a focus on improving patient survivability by expanding first-responder depth-of-care with best–in–class training. The United States Naval Special Warfare Group has recognized Christina for outstanding contributions and support as a civilian instructor and consultant. Christina enjoys traveling, art, and musical theatre.
Madison Liistro, BS, is a research associate in the Cancer Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She received her BS in biology from Bates College. Her work focuses on deriving cancer cell line models across various disease types to make them widely available for research. She concentrates on neuronal cell lines and develops novel models of rare cancers. As her current research depends on fresh tissue donations from patients, she is passionate about increasing access to the benefits of research and health care for underrepresented demographic groups. Madison’s hobbies include ultimate frisbee, hiking, skiing, and caring for plants.
Virginia “Gigi” Morris, BA, is a writer. She earned her BA in politics cum laude from Princeton University. She is the author of How to Care for Aging Parents (3rd ed., Workman) and Talking About Death (Workman), and lectures and consults nationally on aging, caregiving, and end-of-life issues. She is a clinical instructor at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, where she serves on the Dartmouth-Hitchcock clinical ethics committee. Her work focuses on doctor-patient-family communication, serious illness decisions, allocation of resources, decisional capacity, and staff moral distress. She loves to travel, dance, cook, hike, ski, and torment her mischievous dog, Odie.
Vy Ly, BS, received her BS in neurobiology with a philosophy minor from the University of California, Davis. She has led a national nonprofit organization to address the social isolation associated with dementia, served on her university’s judicial board to conduct hearings of academic and social misconduct, and volunteered in community clinics to advocate for the underserved. Her bioethical interests involve the role of culture in patient autonomy and decision-making, ethics in palliative care and endof-life care, and health equity. After completing the MBE program, Vy plans to continue her work in bioethics and advocacy in medical school. Her hobbies include baking, playing music, and spending time with her pets.
Claire O’Connor, BA, is an education program manager for the Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation program at Harvard Medical School (HMS) as well as a master’s student in English at the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English. She received her BA in history from Providence College. Claire worked in the healthcare and education sectors prior to her current role at HMS. Her interest in bioethics developed during her internships and continuing education in ethics and statistics. She hopes to improve communications in the biotech industry through an emphasis on literacy and educational tools. In her free time, Claire enjoys exercising and reading the latest New Yorker magazine.
Evie Marcolini, MD, is Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Neurocritical Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She received her BA in economics/business from Wheaton College and her MD from University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed her emergency medicine residency at Maine Medical Center and surgical critical care fellowship at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Her clinical work is based in the emergency department and neurosciences ICU. Her interest in bioethics focuses on decision-making around neurocritical illness, especially in rural settings. She received the Grenvik Family Award in Ethics from the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Evie’s hobbies include hiking and skijoring with her two Siberian Huskies.
Unini Odama, MBBCH, MPH, is a nephrology and hypertension specialist in Atlanta, GA. She received her MBBCH from University of Jos Medical School, Nigeria, and her MPH from Emory University. She completed her nephrology and transplant fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia and is certified as a global clinical research scholar by Harvard Medical School. Unini has focused on providing care in underserved communities. Her interests in preventive health, distributive justice, ethics advocacy, and education led her to work as a district health director in the Georgia Department of Public Health. She has published in books, journals, and magazines. Unini enjoys mentoring, traveling, and spending time with family.
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Theodore Oja, BS, is an avionics electronics technician in the United States Coast Guard. He received his BS in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Puget Sound. He served as a technician, instructor, and aircrew for the MH-60T search and rescue aircraft, in addition to being a maintenance supervisor. His interests in bioethics primarily lie in disparities in care attributable to the financial standing of the patient as well as physician-assisted death. He received two operational letters of commendation and one achievement medal for his service, which took him from the Arctic Circle to San Diego, CA. His hobbies include running, outrigger canoeing, and reading.
Ausubel Pichardo, BA, is a patient navigator at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. He received his BA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, where he studied philosophy and anthropology. As an undergraduate, he co-founded a student-led group that organized humanitarian trips to Nigeria, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. He is interested in the ethical and cultural dilemmas that transnational patients face in navigating medical and surgical care, clinical trials, and decisionmaking. Ausubel’s goal is to enter academic medical ethics and continue work with clinical relevance. He enjoys soccer, cooking, reading, and writing.
Alyssa Panton, BA, received her BA in history and science with an emphasis on science and society as well as a language citation in Twi from Harvard College. As an undergraduate, she competed as a Division I athlete for the Harvard Crimson Dance Team and served as editor-in-chief of Synthesis, the nation’s only undergraduate history of science research journal. She is interested in healthcare disparities affecting marginalized populations. Her most recent publication focuses on messaging in the transnational infant oral mutilation movement. After completing her MBE, Alyssa plans to become a physician advocate. Her hobbies include 35mm photography, lacrosse, and reading.
Constantine Psimopoulos, MEd, MA, is a kinesiologist by training and a faculty coordinator at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He received his BSc in health and physical education from Aristotle University, his MEd from Springfield College, and his MA in kinesiology and education policy from Ohio State University. Constantine has authored two book chapters on Olympism in the USA. His interest in bioethics focuses on the intersection between anti-doping and sports medicine. Constantine is the recipient of the National Speak Out Award by SHAPE America for advancing health education policy in Congress. He enjoys mountain biking and exploring the outdoors with his wife and two kids.
Sarah Grace Parker, BSN, is a global health nurse, human rights advocate, and filmmaker. She received her BSN from Marquette University. Over the past decade, Gracie has worked in community outreach programs, hospitals, and clinics in more than 13 countries, focusing on the health and human rights of vulnerable populations. Gracie’s extensive work in film and television development and production focuses on socially relevant content which advocates for the discussion of ethical issues. Her interest in bioethics stems from her work in healthcare and advocacy and from a desire to elucidate complex ideas through narrative storytelling. In her spare time, she enjoys art, live music, and traveling.
Alexander Quan, BS, graduated summa cum laude from Santa Clara University (SCU) with a BS in neuroscience and minors in art history, biology, and philosophy. As a volunteer EMT and quality assurance officer for SCU Emergency Medical Services, Alex updated protocols for COVID-19 and developed strategies to train shift leaders virtually during the pandemic. His interests include ethical challenges in allocating scarce medical resources during healthcare crises, a topic he researched as the SCU Honzel Fellow in Healthcare Ethics. Alex is the recipient of a Johnson Scholarship and the SCU Nobili Medal. After completing his MBE, Alex plans to attend medical school. His hobbies include cooking and yo-yoing.
Nathan Peterson, DVM, is a veterinarian at Cornell University Hospital for Animals. He received his DVM from Ohio State University and completed his internship and residency training in emergency and critical care medicine at Angell Animal Medical Center. He spent the next twelve years establishing a critical care service at a tertiary referral hospital in Los Angeles before beginning his current position at Cornell. His interests in bioethics include futility in veterinary medicine, equitable allocation of resources to patients and clients, and access to specialized care. Nathan’s hobbies include reading and spending time with family.
Anjelo Luis Reyes, BA, received his BA in liberal arts with a focus on philosophy and the history of mathematics and science from St. John’s College, New Mexico. There, he served as a senior lab assistant, founder and president of the American Red Cross Club, and as a Red Cross volunteer in his community. In bioethics, Anjelo is interested in how new medical technology should be integrated into society, as well as understanding the ethical, political, and legal consequences healthcare leaders must assess before publicly inaugurating such innovations. Upon completing his MBE, Anjelo plans to begin a master’s degree in health administration. He enjoys hiking, swimming, and listening to music.
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Carolyn Baker Ringel, JD, received her AB degree in politics from Princeton University and her JD from the University of Chicago Law School. She also spent a year at Queen’s College, University of Oxford. She worked as legal counsel for a Massachusetts state senator before training as a mediator. She currently works as a family lawyer for a non-profit organization focused on domestic violence. Her interests in bioethics range from the ethical dimensions of societal behavior to crafting standards of care in medicine. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking, and playing the piano. She has traveled extensively across the United States and the world.
Erin Sharoni, ALM, is a chief product officer at FOXO Technologies. She received her BA in studio art from Wesleyan University and her ALM in biology from Harvard Extension School. She has spent the past six years working at the intersection of digital health, genomics, and longevity. Erin is especially interested in remediating bias and supporting health equity in emerging AI and genomic technologies, and in advancing nonhuman animal rights. She is a passionate advocate for animal welfare and plant-based nutrition and enjoys traveling, music, fitness, and spending time with Bodhi, her quirky Italian Greyhound.
Raiany Romanni, MA, is a PhD Candidate in German philosophy & literature at Brown University. She received her MA in comparative literature from Dartmouth and her BA in international relations with a focus in philosophy from the Jagiellonian University. For both degrees, Raiany focused on Friedrich Nietzsche’s notion of the Overhuman and, more recently, on its applications in emerging biotechnologies and AI. Raiany is interested in the human proclivity towards death-embracing narratives and resulting harmful effects on economies and societies. She is currently working on a non-fiction book to catalyze discussions about the ethics of longevity research, while advocating for the view that aging is the costliest of all human diseases.
Amr Shebaita, MSc, received his MSc in oral surgery from Cairo University, Egypt. As an undergraduate, he was the cultural moderator of the student union and volunteered in health convoys. He earned a scholarship to pursue his certificate in research ethics from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, after which he focused on research ethics education and training in the dentist community in Egypt. He earned the UNESCO Ethics Teacher Training Certificate and now teaches bioethics. Amr’s interests focus on health convoys and the ethics of caring for and conducting health research in vulnerable communities. His hobbies include volunteering, reading, cinematography, Egyptology, civilizations interaction, arts, and cultural events.
Margaret Seater, MS, DO, is a primary care physician in the VA Boston Healthcare System. She received a BA in general science from Grinnell College and a MS and DO from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Margaret completed an internal medicine residency at Cambridge Health Alliance. Her clinical work, research, and advocacy have focused on the needs of patients who are often excluded from health care. She has volunteered as an academic mentor with Boston University’s College Behind Bars Program and was cofounder of Resolve to Stop the Violence Project for incarcerated men. The Massachusetts House of Representatives has acknowledged Margaret’s advocacy in reducing violence. Margaret’s hobbies include gardening, bluegrass fiddle, and reading.
Aditya Shekhar, BS, completed his BS in public health, psychology, and applied business at the University of Minnesota. His interests in bioethics stem from his experiences as a national-level debater, during which he became fascinated with the intersection of science and philosophy. Aditya is an active emergency medical services (EMS) provider and has pursued research in cardiology, neuroscience, and emergency medicine. His current research focuses on prehospital care and the epidemiology of life-threatening medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest. His work has been recognized by the World Heart Federation and the American Heart Association. Once he completes his MBE, Aditya will attend medical school in New York.
Annina Seiler, PhD, is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and a postdoctoral research fellow at University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland. She received her BA and MA in clinical psychology from the University of Zurich and University of Lausanne and completed her PhD at the University of Fribourg. Annina was the recipient of a Swiss National Science Foundation Mobility Fellowship to complete a postdoctoral fellowship in health disparities at Rice University. Her interests in bioethics focus on ensuring patient safety and integrity in acute hospital care, securing equal health opportunities, and meeting the needs of seriously ill patients. In her spare time, she enjoys cello, sports, and art.
Ricky Shen, JD, is a lawyer from Canada specializing in medical malpractice. He received his BHSc from McMaster University and his JD from York University Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto. He has interned at UNICEF, where he conducted research on bioethical issues affecting children, such as adequate access to healthcare. In addition, he completed his articles of clerkship at a medical malpractice and personal injury law firm in Ontario. His interests focus on the legal and ethical implications of medical malpractice and defensive medicine. In his spare time, Ricky enjoys watching basketball and playing golf.
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Natalie So is a third-year medical student and 2025 MBBS degree candidate at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Natalie serves her local community as a student ambassador at the HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine and as a volunteer in health-related service projects. Her bioethics interests center on end-of-life decision-making and its implications for public policy in an Asian cultural context. After completing her MBE, Natalie plans to raise public awareness about and facilitate discussions on bioethical topics in her hometown while continuing her medical training. In her free time, Natalie enjoys cooking, reading, and taking walks.
Danielle Tarino, MA, is a founder and vice president of the cybersecurity start-up Code-X. She received her BA in political science from Rutgers University and her MA from Georgetown University, where her thesis focused on ethics in intelligence on international narcotics issues. Danielle has worked on addiction public policy, health information technology, and cybersecurity. Her interest in bioethics lies at the intersection of medical privacy protections and technology. She has received multiple awards for her public service in the federal government. She enjoys playing tennis and hanging out with her dog, Pearl.
Jessi Stegall, BS, is a research-practitioner at the Partnering Lab. She received her BS in expressive art therapy from Lesley University and has taught social-emotional learning within the Boston Public School system. Jessi’s work focuses on increasing awareness of the psychological risks in performing arts practice and developing mental health interventions for performing artists. Her interests in bioethics include using methodologies such as narrative ethics to better integrate artists’ own stories and perspectives on risk, decision-making, and morality into performing arts medicine and performance psychology. In addition to her therapeutic work, Jessi is a freelance dancer and visual artist.
Julius Towers, JD, MPH, is a lawyer, public health advisor, epidemiologist, and diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant. He received his BA in classics and history from Florida State University, his JD from the University of Pennsylvania, and his MPH from Columbia University. He practiced corporate, litigation, and intellectual property law prior to pursuing his MPH. At Columbia, Julius’ research focused on infectious disease ecology, environmental health sciences, and social determinants of health. He also led student advocacy efforts at the federal level and received the General Public Health Award for Excellence. His interest in bioethics focuses on the intersection of healthcare access, law, and social justice. His hobbies include hiking and horticulture.
Caitlyn Tabor, JD, received her BA in philosophy and sociology from Union College and her JD from Albany Law School. While in law school, she worked as a clinical instructor at the Renaissance School of Medicine at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, teaching a course on the intersection of law and bioethics. Caitlyn’s recent work in bioethics includes scholarship on access to health care in the United States. Her interest in bioethics began when she participated in undergraduate research on patient autonomy, public policy, and equity in medical outcomes. Caitlyn enjoys Nancy Drew games and spending time with her pets.
Jessie Van Leeve, BA (Hons), received her BA in bioethics and English from the University of Toronto. As an undergraduate, she explored ethical issues related to death and dying, reproduction, and global health, and she volunteered at the Hospital for Sick Kids. Jessie is interested in using her background in writing and film to promote health and social justice, including highlighting bioethical challenges at the intersection of health and human rights. Once she completes her MBE, she plans to work in health policy and advocacy before going on to doctoral studies. Jessie is a travel photographer, Marvel film fanatic, and explorer of international cuisine.
Basel Tarab, MD, MHA, is a Syrian physician, the senior manager of international strategic initiatives at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and adjunct faculty at Boston College. Basel received his MD from Misr University for Science and Technology in Cairo, Egypt, and his MHA from Boston College. He completed a fellowship in bioethics at the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School. Basel is interested in discovering the similarities and differences in bioethics theory and practice across cultures and religions. He is the recipient of the Early Careerist Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives of Massachusetts as well as Boston Children’s Excellence Award. Basel enjoys equestrian sports, skiing, and soccer.
Elizabeth Warner, BA, is a research regulatory associate within the early drug development service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She received her BA in biology from Bucknell University with minors in Spanish, social justice, and dance. Elizabeth manages regulatory affairs for phase 1 clinical trials for cancer patients. Elizabeth is interested in ethical frameworks for health care policy, both nationally and internationally. She is particularly interested in ethical considerations regarding access to health care. She has co-authored several publications within clinical research and translational bioethics. Elizabeth’s hobbies include sailing, yoga, and enjoying nature with her golden retriever, Ruby.
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Helen Audrey Williams, BS, received her BS in biology and public policy with a minor in global health from Duke University. As an undergraduate, she served as captain for the women’s cross-country team and as ambassador for the global education office, and she helped develop a cervical cancer screening framework in Peru. Helen’s current research focuses on the effects of mechanical unloading on heart regeneration. Her interests in bioethics lie at the intersection of global health and clinical medicine. After completing her MBE, Helen plans to attend medical school. In her spare time, Helen enjoys running, traveling, and picking up a good book to read.
Christina Yen, MD, is an infectious diseases specialist and associate director for antimicrobial stewardship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She received her BA in health and humanities and her MD from the University of Southern California. Christina completed her internal medicine residency at Los Angeles County Hospital and her infectious diseases fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Her work involves reducing healthcare-associated infections by implementing diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship interventions. She is interested in applying bioethical frameworks to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship decision-making. Christina received the Jonathan Freeman Scholarship from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America in 2021. Her hobbies include baking and scavenger hunts.
Jocelyn Wong is a third-year medical student at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). She will receive her MBBS from HKU in 2025. As a part-time student research assistant in the department of psychiatry at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, she is the primary investigator for an ongoing systematic review on clozapine. Her interest in bioethics is focused on psychiatric neuroethics, particularly exploring the nature of mental health disorders and available treatment choices. For both of her pre-clinical years at HKU, Jocelyn received the Presidential Scholarship for Medical Students and Medical Dean’s Scholarship. Jocelyn’s hobbies include long-distance running and hiking.
Sophia Yin, BS, is a medical student at Harvard Medical School. She received her BS in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience from Yale University. As a medical student, she has been involved in medical education curriculum development and surgical outcomes research. She is interested in the intersection of law and medicine, particularly within reproductive ethics, and seeks to apply ethics to health policy to promote a more equitable healthcare system. She received the Triffin Prize at Yale and won the Columbia University Voices in Bioethics essay contest in the reproductive ethics category. Her hobbies include cooking, baking, and singing.
Jye Mei Wong, LLM, is an in-house attorney at Boston Scientific Corporation. She received her LLB from Multimedia University, Malaysia and her LLM from the University of London. Jye Mei has worked on legal and compliance matters in global clinical research, medical device regulatory approval and market access, and remote patient monitoring. She recently received a graduate certificate in pharmaceutical regulation from Duke-NUS, Singapore. Jye Mei’s interests in bioethics focus on the ethical and legal dimensions of the right to health as well as medical decisionmaking capacity. In her spare time, Jye Mei enjoys baking and reading.
Tessa Youngner, BA, is a sickle cell disease programs specialist at the American Society of Hematology. She received her BA in government from the College of William & Mary. Tessa has contributed her skills in program management, policy analysis, and strategic communications to various international and national efforts aimed at improving the quality of life and outcomes for people living with sickle cell. Her interests in bioethics include genomics, social justice, and biovalue. She received an honorable mention during the 2018 National Institutes of Health Director’s Awards for supporting the Cure Sickle Cell Initiative launch. She enjoys practicing yoga, listening to live music, and spending time with her cat, Rutherford.
Deandra Wright, BS, received her BS in biomolecular science from New York University. As an undergraduate, she served as a teaching assistant and as the vice president of her program’s mentorship club. Driven by the movement for social justice, she is interested in supporting the holistic health of Black and Brown communities, especially the health of their children. Deandra and her team at MUSEDORA are recent recipients of the Reed Award for Best GOTV Campaign to Mobilize Diverse Communities for their recent work in civic activation to elect Georgia’s first Black senator, Reverend Raphael Warnock. After completing her MBE, Deandra plans to attend medical school. Her hobbies include creating music and learning new languages.
Minghao “Oliver” Zhao, MS, is a 4th-year medical student at Peking University, China, and plans to pursue his PhD at the University of Oxford. He received his BS in exercise and sport science from the University of San Francisco and his MS in global health science from the University of California, San Francisco. He has worked in cosmetic surgery consultation and geriatric healthcare administration. He received the 2016 American Geriatrics Society top score for student research and has published a series of papers in geriatrics. Oliver aims to integrate bioethics into his career in clinical medicine and healthcare entrepreneurship. He was a professional ballet dancer before attending medical school.
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