Stanford Science Penpals
Meet the Team
President
I'm a Ph.D. student studying immunology. I focus on bridging computer and data science to quantify the immune system. I'm a big gamer and anime enjoyer. All time favorites are Detroit: Become Human and Your Life in April. Beyond Science PenPals, I engage in numerous outreach and advocacy projects so that help growing scientists love science. =)
Chris Geo Provido
​Co-President
Jenny Ji
Recruitment
I am a Propel Postdoctoral Scholar in Radiology, and my Ph.D. is in chemistry. I use mass spectrometry to study how proteins and glycans (sugars) could help improve early cancer detection. Originally from rural Pennsylvania, I was a first-generation undergraduate and graduate student. Outside of lab, I like reading, crafting, yoga, and spending time with family. Go Steelers!
Katie Kapp
Financials
Jenny Ji
School Liaisons
Aidan Cabral
I am a PhD student in the bioengineering department studying the biophysics of NETosis, a process where neutrophils will spit out their own DNA to capture pathogens. I grew up here in California so I love the weather here and cannot stand east coast seasons. Outside of lab, I enjoy playing soccer and I am currently learning how to fix my car without taking it to the mechanic. I hope I do not break it!
I’m a first gen, fourth year student in the Neurosciences program. My research is focused on understanding the sex-specific impacts of early life stress on anxiety, addiction, and sleep in adulthood. Outside of lab, I love going on road trips, playing tennis, reading on the beach, and attempting to garden!
Allison Morningstar
I am a first-gen PhD student studying the human gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi! I am specifically researching how many bacteria live in our gut and interact with our immune system. Outside of school, I love to figure skate, garden and play with my pup Winnie.
Mai Dvorak
Austin Huang
I'm a 3rd year PhD student in the Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine program. My research interests lie in all things related to hearing and the inner ear, and currently I am using the chicken as a model organism which has an impressive ability to regenerate inner ear sensory cells and recover from hearing loss! In my free time, I like to try new recipes, play videogames, and hang out with my cat.
Riccardo Marrocchio
As a first-generation postdoc at the School of Medicine, I’m diving deep into the fascinating world of sound perception—specifically how the tiny hair cells in our inner ears turn sound waves into electrical signals that our brain can interpret. When I'm not unraveling the mysteries of hearing, you can find me embarking on epic biking adventures, getting lost in a good book, or paddling through serene waters on my canoe!