Biomedical Sciences

Norah Niesz is a member of the class of 2027 at St. Lawrence University. She graduated from Greenwich Junior/Senior High School in Greenwich, New York. At St. Lawrence, Norah is working towards a degree in Biomedical Sciences while being a member of the women’s basketball team. From an early age, Norah was interested in medicine. To gain experience, Norah worked as a patient care associate at Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, New York in the summer of 2024. During the summer of 2025, she conducted research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Hillman Cancer Center).

My name is Caelan McCormack '27, and I am a biomedical sciences major at St. Lawrence University. On campus, I am a member of the women's basketball team, SLU EMS, and the treasurer of the Advocates Program. 

Lauren Bier is a Biomedical Science and Psychology double major with a minor in Chemistry at St. Lawrence University, originally from Watertown, NY. She is actively involved on campus as the Vice President of the Advocates, the Risk Manager of Kappa Delta Sigma, the Secretary of the Pre-Health Club, and the Recruitment Chair for Ducks Unlimited. Academically, she maintains a strong GPA while serving as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant, helping other students succeed in challenging coursework.

Bronte Beck '27 is a Biomedical Sciences major and aspiring physician with a strong interest in rural and pediatric medicine. On campus, she is a varsity athlete on the St. Lawrence University Riding Team and serves as a teaching assistant in the General Biology laboratory. Additionally, Bronte is gaining real-world experience through an internship partnership with St. Lawrence University and Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Canton, NY, where she works as a Health Coach, supporting a chronically ill client in achieving their health goals. Upon graduation from St.

For the 2025 summer, I was awarded a fellowship to continue endocrinology research with the biology faculty. During this time, we carried out a longitudinal study on Xenopus laevis tadpoles to determine if glucocorticoids (stress hormones) could accelerate metamorphosis when combined with (t3) thyroid hormone. Based on previous literature and studies, it has been proven that thyroid hormone is a powerful hormone known to climax at the time of metamorphosis in frogs, but we strive to look at the rate at which metamorphosis occurs.

I am originally from White River Junction, Vermont, where I grew up with my parents and two brothers. At St. Lawrence, I am a member of the Varsity Field Hockey team and the Varsity Women's Lacrosse team and serve as a captain for both and am also an active member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, which I serve as the Director Of First Year Experience. As an undergraduate student-athlete majoring in Biomedical Science and Psychology at St.

Nela Chestojanova, Class of 2027, is an international student from Macedonia who has had the unique opportunity to experience four different educational systems around the world. She is deeply passionate about experiential education and its potential to transform learning. At St. Lawrence University, Nela is pursuing a double major in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology. Her academic and personal interests lie at the intersection of technology and healthcare, with a particular focus on the applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality in clinical and therapeutic settings.

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Class year: Class of 2028

Major: Biomedical sciences and Public health

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Em Perez is a junior in the class of 2026. She is majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in psychology. In her most recent study, Em looked into the effects of mindfulness on emotional labor, such as depression and anxiety, to those in the general public. With an interest in the medical field, Em hopes to continue this research, furthering it to focus primarily on the Emergency Medical Service community and other high-stress medical jobs. Em hopes to become a cardiovascular surgeon and works as an Emergency Medical Technician.

My name is Tafadzwa Monalisa Musasa, a Zimbabwean student and UWC Davis Scholar. I came to SLU aspiring to take up the Biomedical Sciences major under the Pre-med track. However, after exploring Public Health classes, I have developed an understanding of the different facets of health and health improvement initiatives beyond clinical care. Now majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, I am privileged to be able to view health from different angles.

Andrew Bazuro is a member of the class of 2025 and is at St. Lawrence University pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science with a minor in Chemistry and Statistics. He has worked in several labs in the past and has most recently interned at Yale where he was able to work with an Associate Professor of Medicine. After graduation he hopes to attend graduate school and continue learning so that he can perform statistical analysis and perform biological research in the lab.

Paul Starliper '26 is majoring in Biomedical Sciences. He is following the pre-medical track in hopes of attending medical school and becoming a physician. Paul enjoys exploring various types of medicine and has had experience working/shadowing in palliative care, family medicine, and pediatric surgery.  When not occupied by his studies, Paul is a biology teaching assistant as well as an admissions ambassador at St.Lawrence University. Paul also enjoys running, playing tennis, and skiing.

Nadine Manase is a senior from Tanzania, double majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Francophone Studies. Her passion for research and desire to use science to address global challenges led her to conduct summer research with Dr. Patrick Lutz, focusing on the development of sustainable plastics. Her interest in Francophone Studies sparked a study abroad journey to Toulouse, where she gained both research experience and completed an internship.

I am Al P. Logan, and I am a Liberian. I went to UWC East Africa, and those were some of the best years of my life. At SLU, I spend most of my time playing intramural soccer or volleyball and spending time with friends.

Grace Hodges is a senior at St. Lawrence. She is a biomedical science major and a chemistry/francophone studies dual minor from Toronto, Ontario. At SLU she is involved in Chi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, and is a TA for general biology. Following graduation, Grace hopes to attend law school. 

My name is Kanonkela and I am a junior from Chienge, Zambia majoring in Biomedical Sciences, and minoring in Chemistry and Public Health. I have always loved doing research and contributing to the science world, and this made me take up the opportunity when it presented itself. I have continued doing the research into this fall.

Maryam (Sofia) Zareizadeh is originally from Fasa, Iran, and completed her International Baccalaureate at Li Po Chun United World College in Hong Kong. She is a member of the Class of 2026 at St. Lawrence University, where she is pursuing a double major in Biomedical Sciences and Performance & Communication Arts with a minor in Gender Studies. A Davis United World College Scholar, she serves as President of the Thelomathesian Society student government, Assistant Director of SLU EMS, and Community Assistant in Residence Life.

I am Michael Agyekum '26, I was born and raised in Ghana. I currently reside in the Bronx but here at SLU majoring in Biomedical sciences on the pre-med track due to my interest and goal of attending medical school after SLU. 

Megan Nolan '25 is majoring in Biomedical Science, minoring in Chemistry, and aspires to work in the dental field. She helped assist in procedures performed by a general dentist, a prosthodontist, and a periodontist. In a future internship, she will be working with an orthodontist. After graduation, she plans to apply to dental school and eventually specialize in prosthodontics. 

Ellison (Ellie) Stannard, Class of 2025, is a Public Health and Biomedical Science double major on a pre-medical track. She is interested in the complex relationships between the biological and social factors that shape the practice of health care and contribute to health outcomes on the individual and community levels. These interests led her to research at Dartmouth Health intended to improve the care of female patients and destigmatize women's health issues.