Meet The Members
"My name is Prableen Chowdhary, and I'm currently getting a dual degree in Biochemistry and Neurobiology & Physiology. After my four years at the University of Maryland, I hope to continue my studies getting a PhD in Neuroscience, focusing on brain diseases. I currently work at a gym, volunteer at the hospital, and coordinate events for the Sikh Student Association on campus. In my free time I like to listen to music, spend time outside, and try my hand at photography. I'm excited to be on Team BLOOD and to see what we can do in our next few years!"
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Prableen Chowdhary
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Aria Jalalian
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"My name is Aria Jalalian, and I am a Cell Bio and Molecular Genetics major. I also am an Undergraduate Researcher at the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences. In terms of student organizations, I am the Vice President of Public Relations for the Iranian Students Foundation. Off of campus, I volunteer at a Mission in Washington D.C. and serve dinner to those in need at the food shelter. My favorite activities include soccer, basketball, and volleyball, in addition to mixing electronic dance music."
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"My name is Eric Lai, and I am a Neurobiology and Physiology major here at UMD College Park. I am on the pre-med track currently, aspiring to be a physician/doctor in the future. I also work as a personal trainer on campus, and other hobbies include playing tennis, violin, guitar, and piano. I am looking forward to being on Team BLOOD for the next few years, hopefully putting together a complete research project that will contribute to the scientific community."
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Eric Lai
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Amil Sahai
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"Hello! My name is Amil Sahai, and I am a Neurobiology and Physiology major at the University of Maryland at College Park. I aspire to be a physician, and hope to pursue my M.D degree after I am finished with my undergraduate years. My hobbies include playing tennis, listening to music, reading, and hanging out with friends. I am very excited about spending the next few years with Team BLOOD, and we as a team are ecstatic to hopefully contribute something to the world of science!"
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"Hey! I am a Sophomore Biological Sciences major with a Physiology and Neurobiology Specialization. I am very interested in researching stem cells and am hoping to pursue a career in medicine. I am currently working as a Chemistry Undergraduate TA and volunteering as an EMT at the College Park Volunteer Fire Department. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, running and reading"
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George Thomas
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Akhil Uppalapati
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"My name is Akhil Uppalapati and I am a Government and Politics major. On campus, I am involved with the Help Center, a peer counseling and crisis intervention hotline, as well as the Student Honor Council. Off campus, I volunteer at a food shelter in Washington, D.C. My life goal is to become a Physician. I am very excited to be a part of Team BLOOD!"
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"My name is Farah Vejzagic, and I am so excited to be a part of Team BLOOD! As a bioengineering major, I hope to work in the medical field in the future. Currently I sing in the all female a cappela group on campus and facilitate a class for freshmen in the Gemstone program. I appreciate friends, family, good food, and fashion. I can't wait to see all that Team BLOOD achieves!"
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Farah Vejzagic
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