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Team
Sarah Morid
I am a sophomore majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry! I am from Fairfax, VA but my family is originally from Iran. I'm passionate about research, particularly about promoting diversity in the sciences and academia, as I believe that diverse perspectives can drive innovation and improve scientific outcomes. In my free time I like to crochet and read.
Vanessa Yen
Hi there! I am a junior majoring in Neuroscience, and I’m from San Diego, California. I believe we need to consider diverse perspectives when creating novel solutions to achieve effective care of all communities, and to better assess inequities within academic spaces as well as healthcare. Also on campus, I am involved with the Chinese Student Organization (CSO) and International Mini Mart! :)
Kamna Kalkunte
I am a freshman majoring in Biology and CAMS, and I am from Midlothian, Virginia. I am interested in exploring the historical inequity in scientific disciplines and learning from this past to inform a future of further accessibility and inclusion in healthcare and scientific fields. Outside of academics, I love to dance, specifically Bharatanatyam and Bhangra, and spend time with friends & family.
Gianna Dunn
My name is Gianna Dunn, a sophomore from Norfolk, Virginia and I am double majoring in Public Health and Psychology! As someone who would like to work in healthcare, I value diverse backgrounds and experiences and believe they are essential when conducting impactful research. On campus I am involved with the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain Association and the South Asian Student Association!
Esha Pai
I am a sophomore majoring in kinesiology & possibly minoring in public health on the pre-med track. I am from Stafford, VA, and my family is originally from India. I am passionate about research, especially health equity: how systemic factors influence health outcomes, particularly in disease prevention, and how biases like AI shape healthcare and treatment. On campus, I am on the WM Varsity Rowing team and also PR chair for WM SASA.
Reenie Tian
Hello! I'm a junior majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry from Richmond, VA. I'm passionate about studying present societal frameworks to address and solve systematic issues. Outside classes, I'm involved in Alma Mater Productions (AMP), TutorZone, and Chinese Student Organization (CSO). In my spare time, I enjoy reading, crafting, going to concerts, and cooking.
Nina Bugg
Hello! I am a junior from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and I am majoring in Biology and Kinesiology. I am eager to research the demographics and systemic inequities present in the healthcare and biomedical workforce. On campus, I am on the executive board for Someone You know, a peer sexual violence advocacy group, as well as president of the Kinesiology Majors Club!
Students
If you would like to conduct credit based research, independent research, study project, summer or winter research, please reach out to Dr. Chugh, via email and share briefly what attracts you to the ReForm Lab. Students from non-biology majors are also encouraged to apply. We welcome everyone.
Faculty/Postdocs/Scholars
If you would like to collaborate with the ReForm Lab and have research interests parallel to Dr. Chugh, please send an email to set a time to speak. Dr. Chugh welcomes postdoctoral fellows who have independent funding sources.