Division of Biology and Medicine
Biology Undergraduate Education

Peer Advising

Peer advisors provide undergraduate students in Biology with informal advice on concentrations, academics, and more.

If you are interested in one of the Biology concentrations or have questions about the concentration that you are in, Biology Peer Advisors are available to help! Simply email the person you are hoping to meet to set up the time and place. Peer advising meetings will be very informal, taking place anywhere on campus or online, at any time that fits your schedule.

For students interested in Applied Math Peer Advising, including Applied Math-Biology, please visit their website.

Peer Advisors

  • Olivia Cartano

    Olivia Cartano

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology A.B.

    My name is Olivia and I am a senior from New York working towards a Biology A.B. (and potentially switching to an ScB on the Environmental, Ecology, and Organismal Biology track). I play trombone in the Wind Symphony and in a variety of pit orchestras on campus, and I’m active in Brown’s cultural community on the E-Board of the Filipino Alliance. I do research in the Pathology and Lab Medicine department at the Miriam Hospital, where I also work in the Clinical Chemistry lab processing samples. As someone who decided against a double concentration in Psychology, I can answer any questions you may have about balancing workloads and choosing priorities. I’m also happy to recommend electives and talk about course planning!

  • Victoria Chamberlain

    Victoria Chamberlain

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Health and Human Biology A.B.

    Hi! My name is Victoria Chamberlain and I am a senior from Boston, MA. I'm double concentrating in HHB on the social determinants of health track and neuroscience, which has allowed me to gain a comprehensive understanding of how both biology and social factors influence health. At Brown, I conduct wet lab and clinical research at the Center for Spine Tumor & Chordoma Research. I'm passionate about connecting basic science research to clinical outcomes. I am a Royce Fellow at the Swearer Center, tutor biochemistry, and am a Meiklejohn. Feel free to reach out to me to chat about anything! 

  • Jay Chi

    Jay Chi

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Immunobiology)

    Hey everyone! My name is Jay, and I am a senior concentrating in ScB Biology. Here at Brown, I actively participate in Alzheimer's Disease research as an undergraduate assistant in the Huang Lab. I'm also the secretary for the Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) and an instructor for Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA). Additionally, I contribute to Critical Review and volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital. I've served as a TA for Principles of Physiology (BIOL 0800) and have worked as a Meik for two years. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at jay_chi@brown.edu!

  • Amos Darius

    Amos Darius

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Health and Human Biology A.B.

    Hi everyone! My name is Amos Darius and I am a pre med senior from Brockton, Massachusetts concentrating in Health & Human Biology with a focus on Mind, Brain, and Behavior. I am currently an intern at the Childhood Asthma Research Program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. I'm also treasurer for the Students of Caribbean Ancestry Club and a writer for the Triple Helix Journal. Feel free to reach out with any questions about choosing a concentration or about Brown in general!

  • Nicole Dennis Talley

    Nicole Dennis Talley

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Neurobiology)

    Hi everyone! My name is Nicole, and I am a senior from Tucson, Arizona concentrating in Neurobiology on the pre-med track! I work in Dr. Hart’s lab and study the neurodegenerative effects of the SOD1 mutation found in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) using the C. elegans animal model. Outside of research, I am a Patient Experience Coordinator at the Miriam Hospital, a Bruno Leader, and was on the E-Board for Production Workshop. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! 

  • Anna Dubey

    Anna Dubey

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology)

    Hello! I'm a senior from New York City interested in ecology and evolutionary biology. I work in the Witman lab, where I'm currently researching marine invertebrate community dynamics. I also study paleoclimate in the Ibarra lab and have spent the summer at URI's Marine Ecosystems Research Laboratory. Outside of research, I volunteer for the Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education Program, work on The Brown Daily Herald, and write for Encyclopedia Britannica. Reach out to me if you're interested in the EEOB track, curious about the intersection between biology and geology at Brown, or for any other reason!

  • Joel Gonzalez

    Joel Gonzalez

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Immunobiology)

    Hi, I am a senior from The Bronx, New York, double concentrating in Immunobiology and Public Health. I work in Dr. Mani's lab and study the interplay between tumor cells and immune cells in regulating tumor progression. Outside of biology, I am a leader for the Brown Outing Club, an afterschool teacher at William D'abate Elementary School, and a part of the Salsa Club's E-board. After undergrad, I plan to go the PhD route, doing research on developing novel therapeutics for cancer research. 

  • Andrew Kim

    Andrew Kim

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)

    Ask me about working in an organismal research lab with Dr. Swartz, taking a RISD ecology course, pet bugs, pinning bugs (lol), studying abroad in the Australian rainforest, TA'ing Invertebrate Zoology, Brazil, folk music, or anything else. Happy to connect!

  • Kieren Leif Dykstra

    Kieren Leif Dykstra

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology)

    Hey everyone! I'm a senior, and though much of my coursework and research is ecology-oriented, I am also very interested in microbiology, virology, and pathogenomics. I currently work in the Witman Lab here at Brown researching marine ecology in the Galápagos, and the Paul Turner Lab at Yale researching bacteriophage and experimental evolution. I have TA'd several courses, worked an UTRA, am one of the EEOB Dug leaders, and have been a Bruno Leader for the past 3 years.

  • Emma Lo

    Emma Lo

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Cell and Molecular Biology)

    Hi everyone! My name is Emma and I’m a pre-med senior from the Philly suburbs concentrating in Cell and Molecular Biology and Public Health. I’m a Bio280 TA, Connect for Health advocate, Community Music Works mentor, and in past summers I’ve researched the genetics of hearing loss at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. I also play piano and violin in the Hope St. Quartet, which performs at Brown and in Providence. Happy to chat about anything—double concentrating and meeting pre-med requirements, chamber music, genetics research, or general questions about Biology at Brown!

  • Alexandria Martinez

    Alexandria Martinez

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Sc.B.

    Hi! My name is Alex and I am a senior concentrating in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am currently the President of Active Minds at Brown, TA for BIOL 0210, and spend a lot of my time working in Dr. Yang’s lab studying the regulation of SOX9 for cartilage growth and regeneration. I used to be pre-med but switched to pre-dental near the end of my junior year. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about my extracurriculars or my switch from pre-med to pre-den!

  • Kyle PAUL

    Kyle Paul

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Cell and Molecular Biology)

    Hi everyone! I'm Kyle, I am a senior on the pre-med track and I'm from Grayslake, Illinois. On campus, I am involved with oncology/data science research in the Warner lab at Rhode Island Hospital, the Students of Caribbean Ancestry club, UTA work for Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 500), and volunteer with the Rhode Island Medical Reserve Corps. Feel free to reach out to chat about courses, pre-med/research opportunities, and any other interests you have!

  • Aseel Rafat

    Aseel Rafat

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Health and Human Biology A.B.

    Hi everyone! I'm a pre-dental senior concentrating in Health and Human Biology on the Global Health Track. I am currently the president of the Brown Pre-Dental Society and am involved in public health and biology research labs. I also enjoy making designs for Fashion at Brown, figure skating, and dental assisting! If you're interested in the pre-dental track or have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

  • Ramirez Murillo

    Sarahi Ramirez Murillo

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology A.B. and Public Health

    Hello! I am a senior double concentrating in Biology and Public Health. I am currently involved in CareFree Clinic, Brown's Latines in Pre-Med (BLIP), Best Buddies, and MECHA, to name a few. I am also a Spanish Interpreter at the Rhode Island Free Clinic. Since I am interested in infectious diseases, I decided to get involved in the Siddle Lab, which is part of the department of MMI at Brown. In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games, trying new foods and drinks (e.g. boba), and walking around Providence.

  • Sidharth Siddapureddy

    Sidharth Siddapureddy

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology)

    Hi! My name is Sidharth and I am a senior studying ecology. I am currently involved in research in the Sax Lab and have previously utilized the LINK program to participate in research outside of Brown. Reach out to me if you have any questions on finding research, concentrations, courses, or anything else!

  • Zoe Siegel

    Zoe Siegel

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology A.B.

    I am concentrating in Biology (AB) and Hispanic Literatures and Cultures. I have the pleasure of being a Meiklejohn and captain of the Brown Club Swim Team. I work as an EMT-B, a research intern for the Warren Alpert Global Emergency Medicine Department, and a research assistant in the Elias Lab at Brown where I study lung fibrosis. I also volunteer at Clínica Esperanza, a local health clinic that serves Hispanic patients.

  • Nitin Sreekumar

    Nitin Sreekumar

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Immunobiology)

    Hello everyone, I am a senior from LA double concentrating in Biology and Computer Science. I am fascinated by the intersection between these two fields, especially in the development of Artificial Intelligence software for use in clinical research and medicine. I am a member of Dr. Ece Uzun's and Dr. Alper Uzun's lab, where I focus on creating machine learning classifiers in cancer and creating tools for clinicians, and I have also done wet lab research in T-ALL at City of Hope during the summer. Outside of biology, I have been involved in Orchestra, Science Olympiad, Triple Helix, and as a TA for a variety of CS classes. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

  • Joseph Suh

    Joseph Suh

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Sc.B. & Computational Biology A.B.

    I am primarily interested in performing scientific research in two labs at Brown with hopes of leading a research career in the field of medicine; one lab investigates neonatal lung injury and another studies the mechanisms of cardiovascular injury and repair. Outside of this research, I am highly involved in leading practices with the Brown Aikido Club, writing for the Critical Review, tutoring in biology and chemistry, and writing original compositions in my free time.

  • Jane Trainor

    Jane Trainor

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Physiology/Biotechnology)

    For the past couple of years, I have participated in clinical research on bone marrow transplant in pediatric patients, presenting my work at conventions and writing an article to be published. I am also a volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital, a team leader for Brown Tutoring Corp, board member of the Sustainable Food Initiative, and starting research for Biology honors at the Miriam Hospital in the GI cancer department. 

  • Brandon Ulin

    Brandon Ulin

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology A.B.
    Hi! I am a senior concentrating in Biology and doing research within the Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology department. You can talk to me about making the switch from Sc.B to A.B., being a person of color in the STEM field, and navigating biology as a first-generation student. Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information.
  • Melany Veliz

    Melany Veliz

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biology Sc.B. (Cell and Molecular Biology)

    Hello everyone! I'm Melany, I am a senior on the pre-med track and I'm from Pawtucket, RI. At Brown, I'm the president of the Brown-Miriam Volunteer Program and a BioDUG leader. I am a TA for Developmental Biology (BIOL 1310) and have been conducting biochemical research with the Xian Group. I have also been a volunteer at Miriam Hospital throughout my undergrad years. Outside of class, I enjoy reading, painting, and writing poetry! Please feel free to reach out with ANY questions regarding being pre-med, finding research opportunities, courses, or advice in general!  :) 

  • Yongkuan Zhang

    Yongkuan Zhang

    Peer Advisor, Concentration - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Sc.B.

    I study cellular senescence using fluorescent microscopy in Professor Nicola Neretti's lab. In addition to academics, I've also worked as a biochemistry TA and am involved with Lion Dance!