Meet the Vanderbilt MSTP Incoming Class of 2023!
The Vanderbilt MSTP is excited to introduce the incoming class of 2023, who started the program orientation on June 12th. We are delighted to have such a diverse group of people join our program. Welcome, new M1s!
Cassandra Atzrodt (she/her)
Hometown: Bradenton, FL
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Major: Biochemistry and Chemical Biology, French
Hobbies: Go to a concert, Outdoors activities (e.g. hiking, camping). Acrylic painting & weaving (I have a little tapestry loom and am trying to build a larger one soon!)
Sam Bogdanov (he/him)
Hometown: Hewlett, NY
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Major: Chemical Engineering, Biology
Hobbies: Exercise, TV/Movies, Video Games, Go to bar/club, Try a new restaurant, Time alone, Hang out with friends, Outdoors activities (e.g. hiking, camping)
Katherine Burelbach (she/her)
Hometown: La Crosse, WI
Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University
Major: Biomedical Engineering – biomaterials (minors in dance & chem)
Hobbies: TV/Movies, Artistic endeavors, Try a new restaurant, Ballet and Writing
Channing Chi (he/him)
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Major: Biology/Medicine, Health and Society
Hobbies: TV/Movies, Artistic endeavors (Musicals), Travel, Try a new restaurant, Hang out with friends, Outdoors activities (e.g. hiking, camping)
Albert Cordoves (he/him)
Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate: University of Miami
Major: Microbiology and Immunology
Hobbies: TV/Movies, Cook/Bake, Hang out with friends
Emma Fritsch (she/her)
Hometown: Newton, NJ
Undergraduate: Boston College
Major: Neuroscience
Hobbies: Guitar/singing, mixed martial arts, hiking, backpacking, biking, camping, kayaking
Claire Hanson (she/her)
Hometown: New Prague, MN
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Major: Neuroscience
Hobbies: I am primarily a digital artist, but I also draw and paint on physical canvas from time to time. I love taking my iPad or sketchbook to a park or museum and drawing my surroundings.
Kristen Harris (she/her)
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate: University of Houston
Major: Biochemistry/Molecular biology, genetics, virology
Hobbies: Love kayaking/hiking, visiting new areas, etc.
Peyton Hickman (he/him)
Hometown: Dyersburg, TN
Undergraduate: University of Tennessee
Major: Biochemistry/Molecular biology, genetics, virology
Hobbies: Read, Hang out with friends, Outdoors activities (e.g. hiking, camping)
Gabby Longway (she/her)
Hometown: Lake Mary, FL
Undergraduate: Mercer University
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Hobbies: Spotify calls my favorite genre folk pop, and I am planning on going to the Mt. Joy and Vance Joy concerts! Also, country music has a special place in my heart.
David Nemoto (he/him)
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate: Rice University
Major: Chemistry
Hobbies: Long-distance running, Hang out with friends, Outdoors activities (e.g. hiking, camping)
Peggy Randon (she/her)
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Major: Microbiology/Immunology
Hobbies: Painting, hiking trails to waterfalls/beaches, swimming, self-care
Sara Stiens (she/her)
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate: University of Missouri
Major: Biochemistry and Writing
Hobbies: I enjoy group fitness classes of all kinds and went with friends a lot during college. I used to be a ballerina, and I still love taking dance classes of all types as well. I read frequently even during school, mostly about history, popular math, and history of science.
Michael Valencia (he/him)
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Undergraduate: University of Mississippi
Major: Chemistry
Hobbies: Video Games, Try a new restaurant
Price Withers (he/him)
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
Major: Neuroscience
Hobbies: Exercise, Time alone, Hang out with friends