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Biochemistry Club

2024-25 Biochemistry Club Officers

Biochemistry Club

2024-25 Biochemistry Club Officers

gathering of the biochemistry officers 2024-25

(From left to right) Front Row: Kim Tu (Sophomore Class Representative), Sydney Blurton (Operations and Social Media Chair), Kaitlyn Kim (President), Reja Shakya (Vice President), Megan Staicer (Junior Class Representative). Back Row: Colton Ramsey (Professional Development Committee Chair), Daniel Park (Senior Class Representative), Penelope Sagdal (Social Committee Chair) and Max Libmann (Community Service and Outreach Committee Chair)

Not pictured: Freshman Class Representative will be elected in Fall 2023.

All undergraduate majors are encouraged to participate in the Biochemistry Club. Activities include monthly professional development and social events with students and faculty, a fall welcome social, talks by local faculty, chances to meet with visiting scientists, and numerous outreach activities.

The bbundergrad listserv is open to Oregon State University students and faculty and is how we communicate with our biochemistry undergraduate community.

  1. Enter the name ‘bbundergrad’ (without the quotes).
  2. Complete the instructions that follow.

If you have problems registering for the listserv, please contact Dr. Kari van Zee ([email protected])

President

Max Libmann

Hello! My name is Max Libmann, and I am a third-year majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. I have had the opportunity to spend the last two years coordinating community service events in the club, where I got to work a lot with our great Biochemistry community. As president, I look forward to continue fostering that community further! In addition to the Biochemistry Club and school, I study the invasion mechanisms of breast cancer as part of the Sun Lab. ([email protected])


Vice President

Sydney Blurton

Hello! My name is Sydney (Syd) Blurton and I am a Honors Biochemistry and Biophysics Major as well as the vice president of the Biochemistry Club! I have gone from social media officer to operations director and I am so excited I get the opportunity to keep contributing to this amazing club. At OSU I also do neuroscience research in the Hokanson Electrophysiology Lab and have been for the past two years. Outside of school I love to watch sports, crochet, and spend time with my friends. ([email protected])


Community Service and Outreach Committee Chair

Neleh Zwink

Hi, I’m Neleh! I am a sophomore majoring in biochemistry and biophysics with a minor in education. I enjoyed getting to work with elementary students through the club last year and hope to continue getting young students interested in science this year. I am an avid baker and love the outdoors. This upcoming year I hope to get more involved in research. I would love to gain more experience in subjects such as neuroscience, as I am interested in pursuing a career in that field. ([email protected])

Operations and Social Media Director

Hiba Mustafa

Hi! My name is Hiba, and I am a second year pursuing the Honors Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major on the pre-med track. Currently, I am volunteering at a health clinic in Corvallis, and have done research in analyzing single-cell RNA data and proteomes for early detection of cancers. In my free time, I like to crochet, cook, make jewelry, thrift and hang out with friends and family! ([email protected])


Professional Development Committee Chair

Colton Ramsey

Hi there! My name is Colton and I am in my third year studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am currently researching cancer migration patterns and surgical procedures of the scaphoid. I am excited to work with others and grow our professional skills. I plan to graduate from OSU, spend a few gap years, and then attend medical school. My hobbies are running, weightlifting, biking, and especially baking! ([email protected])

Social Committee Chair

Carmen Brown

Hi, my name is Carmen Brown and I am a fourth year honors Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a Biological Data Science minor. Currently I am researching age dependent diseases through the fruit fly model organism in the Vrailas-Mortimer lab, and after I graduate I plan to work in industrial research labs before pursuing further degrees. In my free time I love walking, playing ttrpgs, and cooking/baking. ([email protected])



Senior Class Representative

Reja Shakya

Hi! My name is Reja, I am a fourth year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major on the pre-med track. I joined the Biochem Club during my freshman year as the Social Media Coordinator and served for two years as Vice President. I am very excited to see what we all will achieve this year as a club. Outside of classes I am involved in undergraduate research with the Rockey lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine and I am a General Chemistry Learning Assistant. ([email protected])


Junior Class Representative

Sophomore Class Representatives

Freshman Class Representative

to be elected