Medical Students Faces BookMedical Students Faces Book

VCU School of MedicineClass of 2009

School of Medicine

Name: Abram TironaAge: 29Hometown: San Diego, CaliforniaUndergraduate: University of California, San DiegoDegree: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/ChemistryHobbies: I served in the U.S. Navy for five years as a dental assistant. I keep coral reef aquariums, bowl, and like do-it-yourself projects.Marital Status: Single

Name: chu luuAge:23Hometown: beaverton,oregonUndergraduate: university of washingtonDegree: ba in economicsHobbies: basketball, tennis, cards, tango. i was born ingermany but my parents weren’t in the army.

Name: Albert H. KimAge:24Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CAUndergraduate: University of Southern CaliforniaDegree: B.S. Biomedical Engineering, M.S. Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyHobbies: Basketball, golf, tennis....basically all sports.

Name: Aditi DhakarAge: 23Hometown: RichmondUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: B.S., biochemistry and studio artHobbies: Dancing, sketching and oil painting

Name: Ali Muhammed KhanAge: 21Hometown: Herndon, VA/Boston, MAUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: B.S. in Mass Communications (print journalism);minors in biology, chemistry and political scienceHobbies: I am a Washington Redskins fanatic. I laugh a lot. I Iike long walks on the beach....yeah, this is sounding like a matrimonial by the minute. Looking to learn about everything. I like to do a bunch of different things to satiate my curiosity...which occasionally gets me into trouble but usually keeps my life pretty intreresting.Marital Status: Single

Name: Alice WongAge: 24Hometown: Wilmington, DEUndergraduate: University of DelawareDegree Earned: Bachelor of ScienceHobbies: running, rugby, tennis, taekwondoMarital Status: single

Name: Ali S. QurraieAge: 24Hometown: Tabriz/Seattle/MontereyUndergraduate: University of WashingtonDegree: BS & BAHobbies: Enjoy watching and playing Sports (in particular, soccer and table tennis); Enjoy Literature and Art (especially artistic films).Marital Status: Single

Name: Alison GameAge: 22 years oldHometown: Newport News, VAUndergrad: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: B.S. in biology and B.S. in psychology

Name: Aman BanerjeeAge: 22Hometown: Stamford, CTUndergraduate: University of RichmondDegree: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationHobbies: Playing Tennis, Basketball, GolfMarital Status: Single

Name: Amy O'TooleAge: 21Hometown: Midlothian, VAUndergraduate: VCUDegree: Biomedical EngineeringHobbies: soccer, runningMarital Status: single

Name: Andrew ScharfAge: 23Hometown: Roanoke, VAUndergraduate: Hampden-Sydney CollegeDegree: Computer ScienceHobbies: I love being outdoors; especially hiking, camping, and fishing. I enjoy playing and watching all different sorts of sports. I'm an avid Washing Redskins and Chicago Cubs fan. Favorite sports to play are basketball, golf, and racquetball. I spent my summer breaks from college working as a nursing assistant on a pediatric floor in Roanoke.Marital Status: Single

NAME: Martin Andrew Donlan, III (Andy)AGE: 26HOMETOWN: Richmond, VAUNDERGRADUATE: University of Notre DameDEGREE: BS (ND), MS (VCU, Anatomy & Neurobiology)HOBBIES: playing just about any sport, such as golf, soccer, tennis, skiing (snow and water), wakeboarding, etc.; reading; running and hitting the gym; laying around the house watching TV or just relaxing and being lazy; having people over to my house for a barbeque or to just hang outMARITAL STATUS: Single

Name: Aryan AghevliAge: 21Hometown: Great Falls, VAUndergraduate: The College ofWilliam and MaryDegree: BSHobbies: I'm trilingual (I speak French and Farsi also) andlove to play tennis and the piano.Marital Status: single

Name: Babak MoiniDOB: 01/22/1979undergrad: UC DavisGrad: Georgetown Universitymajor: physiologyhometown: California

Name: Bijan NavidiAge: 27Hometown: Calabasas, CAUndergraduate: UC BerkeleyHobbies: Hiking, Travelling, PhotographyMarital Status: Single

Name: Bonny MooreAge: 20Hometown: Warrenton, VAUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: B.S. Chemistry, B.A. FrenchHobbies: pets/strays, piano, anything outdoorsMarital Status: single

Name: Branden EngornAge: 23Undergrad: University of Maryland, College ParkDegree: B.S. Physiology and NeurobiologyHobbies: I enjoy all aspects of sports and physical fitness. Also, I enjoy staying active with my fraternity through serving on the National Faculty and volunteering as an advisor to groups around thecountry.Marital Status: Single

Name: Brian StoneAge: 24Hometown: RichmondUndergraduate: VCU, JMUDegree: Bachelor of ScienceMarital Status: Single

Name: Carey ComptonAge: 22 Hometown: Stanardsville, VAUndergraduate: Virginia TechDegree: BS in Psychology, Minor in Biology, Scholar in Health Studies DiplomaHobbies: Swimming, Lifeguarding, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Running, Reading, Shopping, Hanging out with friends and familyStatus: Single

Name: Brian Q. LeAge: 23Hometown: Formerly Toronto, Canada but now Richmond, VAUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical EngineeringHobbies: I've won two consecutive pie eating contests and I also do a mean Schwartzenegger impression - ask me to do it sometime if you're bored in class and I'm sitting nearby.Marital Status: Single

Name: Cassie AboyAge: 23Hometown: Richmond, VAUndergraduate: Radford UniversityDegree: B.S. BiologyHobbies: I enjoy going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with friends and my dog.Marital Status: Single

Name: Caroline TranAge: 21Hometown: San Jose, CAUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: Bachelor of Science in BiologyHobbies: computers (dealing with both hardware and software), knitting, going on roller coasters at amusement parks, Air Force officerMarital Status: Single

Name: Catherine Anne Price ClausAge: 24Hometown: San FranciscoUndergrad: Wesleyan U. Middletown, CTDegree: BAMarital Status: Married

Name: Catherine Stuart SchullerAge: 22Hometown: Poquoson, VirginiaUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: BA in BiologyHobbies: I have three pet box turtles.Marital Status: Not married

Name:Charlotte A. GregoryAge: 36 Hometown: Mechanicsville, VAUndergraduate: University of Oklahoma (graduated 1991)Degree: BS in Math & Computer ScienceVCU for pre-med stuff (no degree)Hobbies: 2 kids, ages 10 and 6Marital Status: Married for 15 yrs on Aug 4, 2005

Name:Charis A. VendittiAge: 28 Hometown: Vienna, VA Undergraduate: Brown University Degree: BA -Biology Hobbies: singing, songwriting, dance, play guitar and piano, love outdoorsMarital Status: single

Name: Dahlia NaqibAge: 23Hometown: Lutherville, MarylandUndergraduate: University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyDegrees Earned: B.S. in Math and MPHMarital Status: Married

Name: Crystal Meera ShresthaAge: 24Hometown: Burtonsville, MDDegree:B.S. from Cornell UniversityM.P.H. from Columbia UniversityHobbies: Running, Field Hockey, Wine, Playing the Piano, and mywhole family is from NepalMarital Status: Single

Name: Darshita PatelAge: 22Hometown: Kendall Park, NJUndergrad: The College of New JerseyDegree: Bachelors of Science-BiologyInterests: dancing, eating (especially Mexican food) and traveling

Name: Daniel ParkAge: 22Undergraduate: UVa. .Degree: Biology/Interdisciplinary StudiesHobbies: hiking,climbing,snowboarding,music, and moviesMarital Status: single

Name: David RatliffAge: 28Hometown: Richlands, VAUndergrad: Virginia Tech and Radford UniversityDegree: BSNHobbies: Fishing, jogging, mountain biking, skiingMarital Status: Single

Name: David BuxtonAge: 25Hometown: Richmond, VirginiaUndergraduate: Emory University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: B.A. in ReligionHobbies: Degree focus was in Tibetan BuddhismMarital Status: Single

Name: David F. SmithAge: 27 yrs oldHometown: Memphis, TNUndergraduate: University of SouthernMississippiDegree: B.S. in Biological SciencesGraduate: University of VirginiaDegree Earned: PhD in Molecular Physiology and BiophysicsHobbies: hiking and mountain biking. I coach youth wrestling at the YMCA.Marital Status: Married

Name: David CordonAge: 26Hometown: Eugene, OregonUndergraduate: Lane Community College, University of OregonDegree: Bachelor of Science - General Science; Minors – Business, Chemistry, Music, Exercise and Movement ScienceHobbies: I love to participate in all activities that challenge and strengthen me. All types of sports (racquetball, mountain biking, football, skiing, running, wakeboarding, yoga, etc). Recently finished my first triathlon. I’m an active Christian of the LDS faith and spent 2 years in Brazil in full-time church service. Participate actively in meetings,teach youth and children on Sundays. After graduation I designed and constructed a beautiful 2-story home in a rural town just outside Eugene.-it was an awesome learning experience.Marital Status: Happily married since September 2002

Name: David Rand KirtlandAge: 26Hometown: Franklin, PAUndergraduate: Cornell University, Graduate: Virginia Tech

Degrees: B.S. Chemical Engineering, M.S. Biomedical EngineeringStatus: Single

Name: Diana SamuelAge: 22Hometown: Teaneck, New JerseyUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: Bachelor of Science in PsychologyMarital Status: Single

Name: Emily GoldenbergAge: 26 (once school starts)Hometown: E. Greenwich, Rhode IslandUndergraduate: Colby College (Waterville, Maine)Degree: BA -- Math & French StudiesHobbies: Sailing, travel, ice skating, anything outdoorsMarital Status: Single

Name: Donald J. ArthurAge: 42Hometown: Richmond, Va.Undergraduate: North Carolina State UniversityDegree: BS ChE, M.B.A., M.S.Hobbies: I like to attend concerts - most any type of music, museums, and historic exhibits. After 19 years of working as a chemical engineer; becoming a physician will be a new and welcome challenge that will fulfill a lifetime goal.Marital Status: Single

Name: Eryn K. StansburyAge: 23Hometown: Centennial, COUndergraduate: Emory UniversityDegrees: BS biology, BA chemistryHobbies: In my free time I love to go hiking, running or play frisbeewith my border collie; but on long weekends you'll probably find me at the beach!Marital status: Engaged

Name: Erin DavisAge: 25Hometown: Plano, TXUndergraduate: Centre College, Danville, KYDegree: BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, AnatomyCertificate (VCU)Hobbies: I like live music, spending time with friends and my husband,cooking, and have recently started running.Marital Status: Married 2 years

Name: Evora J. NewbyAge: 22Hometown: Elizabeth City, NCUndergraduate: Hampton UniversityDegree: BS in ChemistryHobbies: Music, swimming, painting, sculpturing and salsa dancingMarital Status: single

Name: Ewa Halama (w pronounced like a v)Age: 27Hometown: Princeton, NJUndergrad: Georgetown UniversityHobbies: Travelling, French, Truffaut, Bergman, KrakowMarital Status: Newlywed!

Name: Ezinne “Ezi” AkamiroAge: 22Hometown: Virginia Beach, VAUndergraduate: Virginia TechDegree: Communication Studies (Major), Biology (Minor), Health Studies Scholar (Honors)Hobbies: My favorite activity is spending time with my family, especially with my younger siblings. I am the second of six children who are first-generation Americans. I love sports: basketball, field hockey, soccer, football. Nigerian cinema and some reality television captivate me. I read eclectically, sleeping (when well deserved) is by far my most enjoyed hobbie.Marital Status: Single

Name: Heather Melee KatebiniAge: 24Hometown: Chantilly, VirginiaUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: B.A. BiologyHobbies: Too many things to mention,alwaysopen for pickup soccer games, shopping, outdoor concerts, ski trips, visiting museums, watching old episodes of Sex and the City/Simpsons/The Price is Right, hanging out with my kitten Chung-Chung, andtraveling (though funds limit this one a bit). School related interests, mostly anything with peds, and community improvement projects.Martial Status: Not Married

Name: Hasan R. SyedAge: 22 Hometown: Woodbridge, VA Undergraduate : Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Degree: B.S. Biomedical Engineering Marital Status: Single

Name: Hitasha SinghAge: 21Hometown: Los Angeles, CAUndergraduate: VCUB.S. BiologyHobbies: I love watching movies, tv, reading novels, hanging out, shopping,making jewelry and pottery. I occasionally play tennis, swim, do yoga, working out.Marital: Single.

Name: Jacob BooneAge: 22Hometown: Richmond, VAUndergraduate: PepperdineUniversityDegree: B.S. Sports MedicineHobbies: Surfing, Tennis, BeirutMarital Status: Single

Name: Jason WongAge: 21Hometown: TorontoUndergraduate : University of TorontoDegree: Bachelor of ScienceHobbies: reading, tennis, following the NBA and NFLMarital Status: Single

Name: Jay G. RonquilloAge: 25Hometown: Haymarket, VAUndergraduate: Cornell UniversityDegree: Bachelor of Science, Master of EngineeringHobbies: Tennis, drawing, paintingMarital Status: Single

Name: Jean GingrasAge: 22Hometown: Poquoson (Newport News), VAUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth Univ.Degree: Biomedical Engineering Major, Physics + Math Minor.Hobbies: I enjoy playing the acoustic guitar, any sport with a board, being outdoors, being out on the water, riding motorcycles, and staying active. Marital Status: Single

Name: Jeff Forrest

Age:25

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MDDegree: Georgetown UniversityHobbies: United States Soccer Federation Referee/OfficialWriting, Music, Web development

Name: Jemilat BadamasAge: 21Hometown: NigeriaUndergraduate: Morgan State Univ. Baltimore, MDDegree: Bsc. BiologyHobbies: Soccer & tennisMarital Status: Single

Name: Jen BuckleyAge: 23Hometown: Leicester, MAUndergrad: University of Maine Degrees: Major in Zoology; Minor in Exercise ScienceHobbies: I love doing anything active!!!I've played sports my entire life, and continued that @ Umaine where I played soccer for 4 years and captained the team for the last 2 years. Besides that, I just like to have fun and be crazy! And a couple of beach days in between never hurt anyone either :) I also absolutely love music -hands down.Marital Status: SINGLE

Name: Jessica RandolphAge: 22Undergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: Bachelor of Arts- Interdisciplinary BioethicsHobbies: Sports (basketball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, football), cooking, baking, playing the piano, knitting (haha, yes knitting), taking care of my puppy, outdoors stuffMaritial Status: single

Name: Jim WilsonAge: 38Hometown: Bumpass, VAUndergraduate: J. SargeantReynolds CommunityCollege, Longwood College, Western Carolina University, VCUDegree: A.A. Liberal Studies, B.S. Therapeutic Recreation,M.S. Physical TherapyHobbies: Adventuring with my two boys, & Mountain BikingMarital Status: Happily.

Name: John McNeilHometown: Fairfax, VAUndergrad: UVAAge: 24Hobbies: Soccer, tennis, basketball, reality tv, video gamesClaim to Fame: Was Ranked #32 in State of Virginia in Ping Pong during College

Name: Jimmy EbertowskiAge: 23 Hometown: Chester, Virginia Undergraduate: Penn State University Degree: B.S. Psychology, Physiology Post-Bac Certificate Hobbies: Swimming, skiing, and whitewater kayaking, collecting music and records, grilling out, and travelling if I actually have money to. Marital Status: Single

Name: Audra Jolyn Seargent

Age:23

Undergraduate: Utah State University

Degree: BS Biology and minor chemistry.

Hobbies: dancing andteaching ballet, playing the piano, and playing with my dog. i amStatus: single.

Name: Jon-Erik HouserAge: 21Hometown: Chesterfield, VAUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: B.S. in Biomedical EngineeringInterests: I play Bass Guitar and SaxMarital Status: Single

Name: Jonathan HelmsAge: 25Hometown: Roanoke, VAUndergraduate: Wake Forest UniversityDegree: BSHobbies: College Football and BasketballMarital Status: Married

Name: Joshua S. ButlerAge: 25Hometown: Stanley, North CarolinaUndergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDegree: BS Clinical Laboratory Science May 2002Hobbies: The youngest of seven children, an avid traveler, spent time in Africa, Australia, and New Zealand in the past couple years. I love outdoor activities especially watersports, hiking, and deep sea fishing. Participated in a month long backpacking expeditionin Australia during the summer of 2001. Spent 7 weeks in southern Africa teaching disease prevention to children. The past 3 years I have worked as a clinical assistant in a dermatology practice, a specialty I hope to pursue after medical school. College sports fan, I’m extremely proud of my alma mater- Go Heels!!!Marital Status: Happily Engaged to Beautiful Dawn Lain

Name: Julie ZiobroAge: 22Hometown: Fair Haven, MIUndergraduate: Michigan State Degree: B.S. - ZoologyHobbies: coffee, music (flute and sax), Big Ten football and basketball, travel (international and domestic), boating, camping, hiking, and other outdoorsy stuff. I also have 2 pet fire salamanders named Buttercup and Marvin.Marital Status: Single

Name: Joshua D. BelcherAge: 22Hometown: Pound VAUndergraduate: University of Virginia's College atWiseDegree: B.S. ChemistryMarital Status: Single

Name: Kathryn KingAge: 23Hometown: Radford, VaUndergrad: University of Dayton, Dayton OHDegree: BS BiologyHobbies : Biking, yoga, pilates. I just spent a year as a volunteer for Boys Hope Girls Hope. Where I was a houseparent to 5 teenage girls. Needless, to say, I'm ready for school now.Marital Status: Not Married

Name: Kamal PathakAge: 26Hometown: New Orleans, LA and Washington, DCUndergraduate: Georgetown UniversityDegree: BS Biology, BA Philosophy, MS Science PolicyMarital Status: Single

Name: Kevin LongAge: 23Hometown: Schuylkill Haven, PennsylvaniaUndergraduate: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MarylandDegrees: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Master of Science in BiotechnologyHobbies: Reading, Creative Writing, Golf, Hiking, MusicUnique Info: I collect vinyl records.Marital Status: Single

Name: Kelly RuhstallerAge: 22Hometown: Stockton, CAUndergraduate:Bucknell University 2004Degree: BS in BiologyHobbies: I have a Cairn Terrier named ZoeySingle

Name: Kimberly BallAge: 32Hometown: Colonial Heights, VirginiaUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegrees earned: Chemistry & BiologyHobbies: In my spare time I like to watch movies and reading about ancient civilizations. I love to travel and lived in Italy and Germany for a total of seven years. Marital Status: Married

Name: Kevin LeeAge: 34Hometown: Fairfax, VAUndergraduate: College of William and Mary, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: B.A. Economics, B.S. Biology, Certificate in BiochemistryHobbies: Golf, Photography, TV Shows on DVD, Making Mixed CD’s, and being sarcastic. Spent 4 years in the Army asan Armor Officer, used to be a Corporate Trainer for Great American Restaurants, worked as a Clin Tech at INOVA Fairfax Hospital’s ER and Peds Oncology Floor.Marital Status: Single

Name: Olakunle (Kunle) IdowuAge: 21Hometown: Silver Spring, MDUndergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park (biology major)Hobbies: playing basketball, watching movies, and listening to music Marital Status: single

Name:Lauren GreggHometown: Wellesley, MACharlottesville, VAUndergraduate: University of North Carolina, BA PsychologyGraduate: Harvard University Grad. School of Education, Ed. M. Counseling and Consulting University of Virginia, MA, ChemistryHobbies: Former life--soccer player and coach (UNC, UVA, U.S. Women’s national team); enjoy outdoors, sports, biking, writing, photography, and spending time with my daughter, Meilin Gregg (Age 4). Marital Status: Single

Name: Lindsay DowAge: 21Hometown: Alexandria, VAUndergraduate: William and MaryDegree: Neuroscience (B.S.)Hobbies: I like going to concerts and playing four-square.Marital Status: Single

Name: Lin MelAge: 24Hometown: Richmond, VAUndergraduate: Tulane UniversityDegree: Chemical EngineeringHobbies: music, my iPod, jogging, cooking, languagesMarital Status: Single

Name: Maggie KrellAge: 22Hometown: Kingsport, TNUndergraduate: Virginia TechDegree: Nutrition Major and Chemistry MinorHobbies: I like to teach and take dance classes. I love to camp and jog. I am a big animal fan - at my house we have two cats, two dogs, and two horses. Also, I am a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority!Marital Status: Single

Name: Lucas PayorAge: 24Hometown: Tampa, FLUndergraduate: University of South FloridaDegree: BS MicrobiologyHobbies: I enjoy working out, playing football, golf basketball, beer pong,and getting outdoors. I like to have a good time when I'm not hammering thebooks.Marital Status: Very single

Name: Mark D. KovacsAge: 28Hometown: Charlottesville, VAUndergraduate: Davidson CollegeDegree: B.A. in PhilosophyHobbies: Jazz guitarist and karate enthusiastMarital Status: Married

Name: Marie GurkaAge: 23Hometown: Alexandria, VAUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: BS BiochemistryMarital Status: Single

Name: Matthew A. MorganAge: 26Hometown: None - Military BratUndergraduate: The College of William & MaryDegree: B.Sc. -- Chemistry and English majorsHobbies: Writing, Motorcycling; College Gardens Elementary School SpellingBee Champion, 1985Marital Status: Single

Name: Mark NelsonAge: 23Hometown: Sterling, COUndergraduate: University of Colorado at BoulderDegree: BA in Mathematics with minor in Business AdministrationHobbies:I like sports of all kinds and enjoy playing the guitar. I grew up on a farm in northeastern Colorado. I love hanging out with friends and have a great sense of humor. My picture is of me with the famous “Mona Lisa” in the Louvre in Paris. I toured Europe this summer.Marital Status: Single (well, actually engaged)

Name: Megin LongwayAge: 22Hometown: West Greenwich, RIUndergraduate: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy NY) and Bond University (Australia)Degree: BS- Biology minor: ManagementHobbies: Alpha Gamma Delta sister, Naval ROTC in college, Studied abroad in Australia, intramural soccer, going out, kicking back, dance having a good time Marital Status: Single

Name: Michael WestonAge: 22Hometown: South Hill, VAUndergraduate: College of William and MaryDegree: B.S. in BiologyHobbies: I enjoy running, drawing, volunteer work, andcooking. AIM name: West0nian07.Marital Status: Unmarried

Name: Michael GroverAge: 27Home town: Sugar City, IdahoUndergraduate: BYU-Idaho, Utah State UniversityDegree: Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor Degree in Biological EngineeringHobbies: Enjoy playing piano, traveling to other countries, spending time with my familyMarital Status: Married

Name: Michael HartmanAge: 26Hometown: Fairfax, VAUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: BA in American Government and Religious StudiesHobbies: I have worked as an elementary school teacher and in a law firm. I spent last year scribing in the ER at Fairfax INOVA Hospital, enjoy all things sports, football in particular, and participated in my first triathlon last year, recentlycelebrated my third anniversary with my wife Emily who teaches sixth grade active at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield VAMarital Status: Married Emily on June 30, 2002.

Name: Mitika PatelAge: 22Undergrad: UVADegree: BS BiochemistryMarital Status: SingleHobbies: Photography, Traveling, Reading, Movies, pretty much all types of music.

Name: Michael RolenAge: 25Hometown: Chilhowie, VirginiaUndergraduate: Shenandoah UniversityDegree: B.S. Biology, B.S. ChemistryHobbies: Duke basketball, Italian food, skiing, and dodgeball (still trying to make the cover of Obscure Sports Quarterly)Marital Status: single

Name: Nabia Shirin IkramAge: 21Hometown: MarylandUndergraduate: University of Maryland, College ParkDegree: B.Sc. (magna cumlaude) in Cell and Molecular Biology Genetics with Departmental HonorsHobbies: Playing cricket, knitting, cross-stitching, and reading classic novels.Marital Status: Single

Name: Mohammed Arslan HanifAge: 24Hometown: Glendale, CAUndergraduate: University of Southern California Degree: B.S. Biology, Minor BusinessHobbies: Snowboarding, Basketball, MoviesMarital Status: Single

Name: Nathan PutnamAge: 26 Years OldUndergraduate: Brigham City, UtUtah State UniversityDegree: Exercise Science, Minor: Spanish, ChemistryMarital Status: Married with two children: Lily and Austin

Name: Nabil AltememiAge: 24Hometown: Fairfax, VAUndergraduate: George Mason UniversityDegree: B.S. BiologyHobbies: Sports, Movies, Music, and Hanging out with FriendsMartial Status: Single

Name: Nathan (Nate) McLaughlinAge: 23Hometown: Callahan, CaUndergraduate: Saint Mary's College of CADegree: BS BiologyHobbies: Hometown pop of 50. Any sport I'll play it. I love to fish but I don't do it enough.Marital Status: Single

Name: Nathan LewisAge: 22Hometown: Mechanicsville, VAUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: BS, Biomedical EngineeringHobbies: amateur golfist, EMT for 5 yearsMarital Status: single

Name: Nicholas W. GrecoAge: 24Hometown: Redondo Beach, CAUndergraduate: University of Southern CaliforniaGraduate: University of Southern California & MCV/VCUDegree: BS Gerontology (USC) MS Gerontology (USC) MS Anatomy/Neurobiology (VCU/MCV)Marital Status: not

Name: Lauren Nichole Huddle (Nickname: Nikki)Age: 21Hometown: Wytheville, VAUndergraduate: University of South CarolinaDegree: BS - Biology w/ a minor in Criminal JusticeHobbies: I love to read, dance, spin in colorguards, collect oldvinyl records, ride rollercostersand hang out with friends.Marital Status: Single

Name: Peter Jones IIIAge: 23Hometown: Richmond, VAUndergraduate: Johns HopkinsDegree: Psychology, BAHobbies: Seeing movies, mountain biking and watching too much VH1Marital Status: Single

Name: F. Patterson OwingsAge: 27Hometown: Atlanta, GAUndergraduate: Washington and Lee UniversityDegree(s) Earned: BA, HistoryHobbies:Travel, music, fishing, hunting, backpacking and other outdoor activities, running, investments Marital Status: Single

Name: Philip ChengAge: 21Hometown: Stockton, CAUndergraduate: University of California, Riverside

Degree: B.S. BiologyHobbies: Basketball, Tennis, Cars,Watching Movies, and Basically Having a Good Time.Marital Status: Single

Name: Philip Maxwell DeWitt ("Max")Age:33Education: University of Virginia (B.A. 1993); William and Mary School of Law (J.D. 2000); Virginia Commonwealth University (Certificate in Physiology 2004)Hobbies: I am married to a wonderful woman named Kimberlee and have an awesome, 7 month-old daughter named Ellie. I practiced law for several years before deciding to pursue my life-long dream of becoming a doctor. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing golf poorly, cooking and drinking wine.

Name: Priya GowdaAge: 24Hometown: Ellicott City, MDUndergraduate: Virginia TechDegree: B.S. in Psychology, Certificate in Physiology (VCU)Hobbies: I like to play tennis and go running. I have a 13 year old beagle.Marital Status: Single

Name: Prabhat MukerjeeAge: 32Hometown: PhiladelphiaUndergraduate: Bucknell UniversityDegree: Bachelor of Science/BiochemistryInterests and Hobbies: Working out, playing tennis, yoga, reading, watchingfilmsMarital Status: Single

Name: Rebecca HabenichtAge: 23Hometown: Richmond, VAUndergraduate: University of Notre DameDegree Earned: B.A.-French and Pre-MedHobbies: cooking, cycling, skiingMarital Status: Single

Name: Rishi SoodAge: 22Hometown: Richmond, VaUndergraduate: V.C.U.Hobbies: I have aspirations of continually living a happy life filled withcontinual self-growth. I love learning about everything and anything. I am fascinated by people, science, philosophy and history of any kind. The gym is a second home as working out is a passion. After having spent a month in Nepal trekking through the Himalayas and eventually climbing to Mt. Everest Base Camp(May '05), I am moreinspired to explore the outdoors and hopefully one day summit Everest.Looking forward to the next four years. Let the journey begin

Name:Samantha VogtAge: 23Hometown:Mahopac, New YorkUndergraduate: University of TampaDegree: BSHobbies: Interests include playing volleyball, running,reading, and Horseback riding. I enjoy traveling and photography. Volunteered abroad in Ghana, West Africaand Salvador, Bazil.Status: Not married

Name: Rupali SinghAge: 20Hometown: Vienna, VAUndergraduate: George Mason UniversityDegree: B.S. BiologyMarital Status: Single

Name: Sara Elizabeth IveyAge: 27Hometown: Roanoke, VAUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegrees: UVa - B.A. Major: BiologyMinor: Environmental Sciences Boston University - Master of Public Health Concentration: Epidemiology, Master of Arts in Medical SciencesHobbies: Traveling, hiking, running, gourmet cooking, pop culture, watching movies, and listening to my iPod tunes.Marital Status: Single

Name: Samareh GhorbaniAge: 23Hometown: Ashburn, VAUndergraduate: Cornell UniversityDegree: BS in Human Biology, Health, and SocietyHobbies:I have taste for authentic Italian food, an interest in artistic and musical shows, and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity. At Cornell, I spent my summers working as a camp counselor, cooking class teacher, or volleyball coach. I adore children. I've been doing research on adolescent obesity at the NIH. My passions include dancing, exploring different cultures, reading, and spending time withmy dear family and friends. I strive to live to as a world citizen.Marital Status: Single

Name: Sarah Kate HagoodAge: 25 years oldHometown: Shawsville, VirginiaUndergraduate: Bridgewater College, 2002, BS, Biology;Graduate: Virginia Commonwealth University, 2004, MS, NeuroscienceHobbies: read all the time, run- but hate it, adore the beach and the summer months, played college sports (basketball and track), miss my family and hometown when I’m away, love to go out, but love to be alone, my stress relief is working out, love the mountains, hate mornings, like to cook.Marital Status: Single

Name: Sara HubermanAge: 24Hometown: Woodland Hills, CAUndergraduate: UC BerkeleyDegree: BA in Integrative BiologyHobbies: I love reading, music (listening to it and playing the piano),working out, and just going out and having a good time.Marital Status: Single

Name: Scott WieseAge: 26Hometown: Reston, VACollege of William & Mary -Business Information TechnologyGoucher College - Post-baccalaureate Premedical ProgramInterests: Sports and GamesMarital Status: Married

Name: Scott KimAge:27Hometown: New York CityUndergraduate: SUNY AT Binghamton, New York Medical CollegeDegree: BS (Chemistry), MS (Physiology)Hobbies: fitness, basketball, movies, travelMarital Status: Single

Name: Shannon MillerAge: 24Hometown: Danville, CaliforniaUndergraduate: UCLADegree: B.S. NeuroscienceHobbies: Played Collegiate Soccer and Lacrosse, Enjoy Traveling nationally and internationally, Fascinated by autism and involved in researching children with autism.Marital Status: Single

Name: Shifa MohiuddinAge: 22Hometown: Frederick, MDUndergraduate: George Washington UniversityDegree: B.A.Hobbies: I am an avid power-point presenter and look forward to joining a Toast Masters club near MCV to further my interests in public speaking. I am also passionate about health disparities research.Marital Status: Single

Name: Sonia NhieuAge: 22Hometown: San Diego, CAUndergrad: San Diego State UniversityDegree: B.S. in Biology with emphasis in Cell and Molecular BiologyHobbies: Tennis, running, piano, sleeping (j/k...sorta), reading non-fiction books, Gilmore Girls, and Jessica Simpson is my idol =)Marital Status: Single

Name: Shima GoswamiAge: 22Hometown: Potomac, MDUndergraduate: MITDegrees: Bachelor of ScienceMarital Status: SingleHobbies: Movies, dancing, and chilling

Name: Sonya BholeAge: 22Hometown: Toccoa, GeorgiaUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: Bachelor of Science (major-biology minor-chemistry)Hobbies: shopping, playing tennis, being outdoors, camping, spending time with my friends and family (especially in georgia!)marital status:unmarried and plan to stay that way for a long time :)

Name: Sonia BahlaniAge: 22Hometown: Roslyn, NYUndergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDegree: Bachelor of Science (Major: Chemistry, Minor: ReligiousStudies)Hobbies: I love to dance, play tennis, go to museums, and travel.Marital Status: Single

Name: Steve BakosAge: 23Hometown: Colorado Springs, COUndergraduate: Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Colorado at BoulderDegree: BA in BiochemistryHobbies: Bike riding, Snowboarding, Model Trains. I played college football at Nebraska Wesleyan for 2 years, until I broke my back!Marital Status: Single

Name: Stuart BertschAge: 21Hometown: Norfolk, VAUndergraduate: Longwood UniversityDegree: Biology Major w Chemistry MinorHobbies: Love to workout and run, I play soccer and played soccer in college, played the cello in high school and still play occasionally, relaxing and hanging outMarital Status: Not married

Name: Letitia (tish)LeeAge: 28

Hometown: Camden, NJUndergraduate: Univ of Delaware

Graduate:Thomas Jefferson (grad)Degree: Master of Science degree in Microbiology and BS in Medical Technology/BiologyHobbies:Traveling,shopping,eating out and hanging with friends and I am single.

Name: Tina S. IpeAge: 27Hometown:Richmond, VAUndergraduate:Hood College, Darmouth (Grad)Degree: BA, MPHHobbies: Saving the world (from my mother), world peace (especially with my in-laws), kayaking and anything outdoorsMarital Status:Married

Name: Van TaAge: 23Hometown: Folsom, CAUndergraduate: University of California, DavisDegree: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, B.S.Hobbies: Photography, outdoor adventures, and baking.Martial Status: Single

Name: Uppinder MattuAge:22Undergraduate: UC DavisDegree: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior

Hobbies:Running, Dancing, and Outdoor ActivitiesMarital Status: Single

Name: Whitney Sullivan-LewisAge: 23Hometown: Long Beach, CAUndergraduate: Johns HopkinsDegree: BA, Public Health StudiesHobbies: If all goes well, I'll have completed my first two triathlons by the time school starts; I'm always on the lookout for someone to apply to be on "The Amazing Race" with me; even though some people disagree, I really believe Carrie and Mr. Big belong together. Marital Status: Single

Name: Vishal YajnikAge: 23Hometown: originally Montreal, Canada...now Berlin, NJUndergrad: Johns Hopkins UniversityDegree: B.A., Public Health StudiesInterests: Rock n' roll, Philly sports, Montreal Canadiens, tennis, soccer, hockey, basketball, Seinfeld, Chappelle, the list goes on and on...Marital Status: Single

Name: Xena WhittierAge: 23Hometown: Houston, TXUndegraduate: University of Texas at AustinDegrees: Biology B.A.; Masters in Medical ScienceHobbies: Traveling, Reading, Swimming, Jigsaw puzzles. Unique info: Lived abroad most of my life in Zimbabwe and England

Marital Status: Single

Name: Ann Miller Wilson (but everyone calls me Miller)Age: 23Hometown: Richmond, VAUndergraduate: University of VirginiaDegree: Bachelor in PsychologyHobbies: I’m a huge fan of concerts, loaded baked potatoes and Harry Potter. I love lamp (obviously Will Ferrell movies), short skirts, cookouts, football, sparkly things, bad reality TV and Miller Lite (insert obvious name joke here). I play a mean game of trivia, can dominate a flipcup table and always find time for karaoke. Marital Status: Single

Name: Zaroh NethAge: 23Hometown: Richmond, VAUndergraduate: VCUDegree: B.S. in BiologyHobbies:nickname: Z, falling in love with Christ over and over again, hanging out and serving the Lord together with my church family from sunrise to sunset every Sunday singing/choir conducting listening to J-Pop, learning Japanese phrases for fun, reading mysteries or other books that make my brain "hurt" (but I'm not an avid reader per se . . .)Marital Status: single

Name: Yousaf FarukhiAge: 24Hometown: I grew up in Dubai, U.A.E. but I'm now a MD resident thoughoriginally from Mt. Vernon, Ohio.Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ofPublic HealthDegree: BA Biology + Minor Math, MHS Biochemistry and Molecular biologyHobbies: Sports and ProgrammingStatus: single

Name: Marie RodgersAge: 22Hometown: Somerdale, NJUndergraduate Institution Attended: Randolph-Macon CollegeDegrees Earned: Biology and Chemistry, Minor in PsychologyHobbies: A few of my interests/hobbies would be reading novels, participating in competitive sports, watching comedies, hanging out with friends, and spending time with my chocolate lab puppy.Marital Status: Single

Name: Stephanie Y. ChaoAge: 21Hometown: San Jose, CA/Richmond, VaUndergraduate: UVa.Degree: B.A., Psychology Hobbies: :)Marital Status: single

Name: Valerie Rae AllenAge: 23Hometown: Newport Beach, CAUndergraduate: University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)Degree: BS in Physiological ScienceHobbies: Tennis, Running, Painting,Traveling, Cooking, EMT for 4 years, and anything to do with theocean/beach.Marital Status: Single