My name is Evan Mason, and I am a junior Business Fellows major / biochemistry minor on the pre-med track. I am from Springfield, Missouri (which is home to the original Bass Pro!). After college, I plan on attending medical school to become an ophthalmologist. In my free time, I love playing music, sports, and video games with my friends. I personally play tennis and the drums, and I am always looking for new bands to listen to. My favorite restaurant in Waco is, without a doubt, the Clay Pot. I am a loyalist for their spicy fried rice. 

 Start Date: Fall 2022

My name is Caroline Graham and I am a junior Biochemistry major / Mathematics minor on the pre-med track. My post-grad plans include attending medical school to become an orthopaedic surgeon, as well as continuing to work in research. I’m from Montrose, Colorado, and I love running, skiing, and boating, or pretty much anything that involves the outdoors. My favorite restaurant in Waco is definitely Twisted Root, but you can’t beat Cafe Cappuccino for brunch.

 Start Date: Fall 2021 

Hi, my name is Jeffrey Adams and I am a junior biochemistry student currently on the pre-med track. I am from Covington, Louisiana which is 30 minutes north of New Orleans. I intend to pursue a career somewhere in cardiology or biochemistry following my undergraduate years. My hobbies include playing the saxophone, playing video games, camping, and hanging out with friends. One of my favorite restaurants to eat at is George’s for their appetizers.

 Start Date: Spring 2022

 Hey! My name is Devin Gann, a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Religion from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. I plan to graduate in 2025 and hope to work in pharmaceutical research. In my free time I like to hike, fish, longboard, and play sports. When I’m not in class or studying, I like to go to Cameron Park with friends and hammock or grab food at Ninfa’s with friends.

 Start Date: Spring 2022 

Hello, I’m Victoria González and I’m from Edinburg, TX! I’m a junior majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in Nutrition Sciences, and I’m also in the BIC. In the future, I’d love to earn a PhD and work in research regarding the effects of food and medicine, but ultimately I would love to become a professor. I enjoy cooking, working out, reading, and going to coffee shops in my spare time. My favorite spots to eat in Waco are Blasian Asian and Alpha Omega!

 Start Date: Summer 2022

My name is Geoffrey Jandrue, and I am in the class of 2024. I am a junior in the Honors Program who is majoring in biology and minoring in biochemistry on the pre-med track. This Summer 2022 semester will be my first semester working in the MiniPharma Team. Currently, my career goals involve treating patients as an oncologist while researching new treatments for cancer. I am from Norwood, Massachusetts, and although I am far away from home, I love living in Texas. I enjoy walking my dogs and reading.

 Start Date: Summer 2022  

My name is Andres Chinchilla, and I am a class of 2025 Science Research Fellow. I am a sophomore with a concentration in Biochemistry and a minor in Japanese. This is my first semester working in the MiniPharma team. After graduating, I plan to go to graduate school to study Organic Chemistry in order to eventually work as a research scientist. I am deeply fascinated in the pharmacology field and I love to be involved in it as much as I can. I am an international student from Costa Rica studying at Baylor. Even though I do miss my home, I’ve been loving Texas and its people. I love videogames, books, movies, and pretty much anything geeky.

 Start Date: Fall 2022

Hi! My name is Dilanka Ilangasinghe, and I am a Biochemistry major on the pre-med track. I am from Dallas, Texas, and I plan on graduating in May 2025. In the future, I would like to go to medical school to become a doctor. I am unsure which specialty I will go into, but I am currently interested in the field of emergency medicine. I love going on car rides with my friends, spending time at the movies, and playing card games. My favorite restaurant in Waco is Bangkok Royal.

 Start Date: Summer 2023

My name is Grace Ross, and I am a junior majoring in Health Science Studies with a minor in  Biochemistry on the pre-med track. I am from Beaumont, Texas. Following graduation, I plan to attend medical school to become a pediatrician. In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, reading, and walking. I’m a coffee enthusiast and enjoy going to Pinewood!

 Start Date: Summer 2023

My name is Courtney Wiethorn, and I am a second-year Chemistry Major at Emory University who’s working on the Baylor MiniPharma team this summer. After graduating, I plan to pursue a PhD in organic chemistry to one day work as a medicinal chemist. I am from Waco, Texas and love playing volleyball and tennis, reading, cooking, and going to get boba with friends. My favorite places to eat in Waco are Luigis, Clay Pot, Ninfas, and Cha Community. 

 Start Date: Summer 2023

My name is Cameron Begeman and I am a junior studying Biochemistry and Biology on the Pre-Med track. Once I graduate, I want to either attend medical school or go into research. I am from Cleveland, Ohio and love to play golf, basketball, volleyball, watch Browns football, as well as hike and visit national parks. I also have a Siberian Husky named Mochi and my favorite place to eat in Waco is Slim Chickens.

 Start Date: Fall 2023

My name is Philip Junghans, I’m a third-year biochemistry major. I plan on studying organic chemistry at the graduate level, pursing a PhD program. I aspire to work in the pharmaceutical industry. I’m from Houston, Texas. In my free time, I enjoy working out. In Waco, I enjoy going out to get big breakfasts or Italian.

 Start Date: Fall 2023

My name is Alagu Subramanian and I’m a University Scholars Major concentrating in Biology, Medical Humanities and Business Administration. I’m a third-year undergraduate student in the pre-medical and honors programs who aspires to be a medical researcher and physician. I’m from San Ramon, California and love playing soccer, volunteering, and dancing in my free time. My favorite eatery in Waco would have to be Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine!

 Start Date: Spring 2021

I am originally from Houston, TX, but have grown up all over the world, including in the Middle East. I transferred to Baylor about two years ago and am majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology with minors in Biochemistry and Arabic. I am graduating at the end of this year, December 2022. My career goals include continuing my education with a masters and PhD in the field of Molecular Medicine. I hope to work in the pharmaceutical industry one day researching cancer therapies. My hobbies include rock climbing and travelling whenever I get the chance. My favorite restaurant in Waco is Taco Z. A fun fact about me is that I’m really good at Uno.

 Start Date: Fall 2022 

My name is Lydia Allabaugh and I’m a class of 2026 Science Research Fellow concentrating in Biochemistry. Following graduation, I plan to pursue either an MD/PhD or PhD program in immunology. I’m from Climax, Michigan, which is between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, and enjoy watching pretty much any sport, competing with the Triathlon Club team. Some of my favorite restaurants in Waco are Slow Rise, Mamaka, and Baris.

 Start Date: Spring 2023