Neuroscience Student Liaisons

Yukie Grace Chang ’25

ygca2021@mymail.pomona.edu

I am a senior Neuroscience and Computer Science double major from Tokyo, Japan. I’m interested in neurodegenerative diseases and computational neuroscience. On campus, you can find me at the Oldenborg language tables, doing machine learning projects for P-ai club, and conducting research in the King lab. I also enjoy exploring new places and watching movies with friends.


Serena Lin ’25

slla2021@mymail.pomona.edu

I am a senior Neuroscience major from Los Angeles, CA. On campus, I work as a Sage Fellow and lead a research team in the Gaming and Interactive Technologies lab at CGU. I’m interested in the role of social connection in healthy memory and aging, especially in intergenerational contexts. I am also fascinated by User Experience (UX) design and entrepreneurship, and enjoy writing poems, playing the clarinet, and crafting.


Sokhna Lo ’25

sbla2021@mymail.pomona.edu

I am a senior Neuroscience major from Winston-Salem, NC. I love playing and watching volleyball, drawing, and enjoy many different genres of film and music. I am interested in pediatric glioblastoma research and increasing healthcare access to low-income communities.


Ethan Markel ’25

emac2021@mymail.pomona.edu

I am a senior Neuroscience major from Las Vegas, NV. I’m interested in studying the mechanisms of neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, as well as neurodegenerative disease. Outside of classes, I volunteer with the 5C Science Bus, teaching science lessons at a local elementary school. I enjoy playing the cello, biking, and watching the Vegas Golden Knights.


Alondra Macias ’26

agmr2022@mymail.pomona.edu

I am a junior Neuroscience major from Mesa, AZ. My interests lie in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Cellular Therapy Research. I am passionate about advancing health, educational equity, and inclusivity in STEM. I enjoy exploring new places with my friends on the weekends and journaling in my free time.


Mary Ramirez ’26

marh2022@mymail.pomona.edu

I am a junior Neuroscience major from Los Angeles, CA. I’m interested in studying the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease pathology. On campus, I’m a college advisor and tutor with PAYS, mentor for organic chemistry, and researcher in the Parfitt lab. I love cats, drawing, reading, and journaling.


Lauren Rha ’26

lrps2022@mymail.pomona.edu

I am interested in pursuing a career in dentistry, with a focus on incorporating research on neuroplasticity and neurological disorders to advance patient treatment methods. I am on the Pomona Pitzer Women's tennis team and a member of the Pre-Dental Club. Whenever I can, I make the most of opportunities to catch up on sleep.