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

President

Neleh Zwink

Hi, my name is Neleh! I am a junior double majoring in Biochemistry/Biophysics and Chemistry and I am in an accelerated masters program for chemistry education. I had the opportunity to be part of the club the past two years and helped organize volunteer opportunities last year through my position as the outreach coordinator. As president, I look forward to continuing being part of the amazing community that is the Biochemistry club! Outside of school I love to bake, be outdoors, watch movies, and spend time with my friends and family. ([email protected] )

Vice President

Sydney Blurton

Hi Everyone! My name is Sydney Blurton and I am a senior honors Biochemistry and Biophysics major here at OSU. I have been an officer in the biochemistry club for the last 3 years and am absolutely honored to be serving you again this year as your vice president! Aside from my classes, I do neuroscience research in the Hokanson Electrophysiology lab here on campus, work as an LA for general chemistry, and I volunteer at the Grace Center for Adult Day Services. Outside of school and such I love to watch sports (F1, soccer, and football) and spend time with my friends.

Community Service and Outreach Committee Chair

Tanush Sistla

Hi, I’m Tanush! I’m a Sophomore double majoring in biophysics & biological data science. I’ve been part of STEM outreach since high school and am excited to give students the same experiences which inspired me to pursue science. I also study AI modeling of the gut microbiome with the David Lab. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, stargazing, and game development.

Operations and Social Media Director

Philip Rha

Hello! My name is Philip Rha, and I am a second year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with minors in chemistry and music performance. Outside of classes, I love to play viola, collect classical vinyl records, and write/journal. I am also on the pre-med track, and hope to become a dermatologist one day. I am excited to work with the Biochemistry Club this year and to run our social media pages!

Professional Development Committee Chair

Kerry Lin

Hi, I'm Kerry! I am a second year Biochemistry & Biophysics major. I am looking forward to continuing being a part of this club and working with others to build our careers! Outside of classes, I am involved in research with the Jin lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine. In my free time, I love to bake/cook, draw, play violin, and hang out with my friends and family!

Social Committee Chair

Lucia Gutierrez

Hi, I’m Lucia! I am a second year honors Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major with a minor in Spanish. I’m also on the pre-med track and am pursuing a medical humanities certificate. Currently, I also run the social media for the Circle K International club. Outside of school I love to thrift, knit, dance, and hang out with friends and family!

Senior Class Representative

Max Libmann

Hello! My name is Max Libmann, and I am a fourth-year majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. I joined the Biochemistry Club as a freshman and have since spent 2 years coordinating volunteering/community service before spending a year as Club President. As a Senior Representative, I look forward to participating in and helping out with all of the great things we have planned for this year! In addition to the Biochemistry Club and school, I study the invasion mechanisms of breast cancer as part of the Sun Lab. ([email protected])

Junior Class Representative

Audrey Lite

Hi! My name is Audrey, and I am a third year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major on the pre-med track. This is my first year as an officer for this club, but I am excited to connect with the Biochem community and contribute to the club’s success! I am currently helping to coordinate early cancer detection clinical trials at OHSU, and I hope to become more involved with lab research at OSU this year. In my free time, I love hiking, running, playing volleyball, and reading.

Sophomore Class Representatives

Brooke Osburn

Hi! My name is Brooke Osburn, and I am a second-year student majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology with a Global Health minor on the pre-med track. As a sophomore representative for the Biochemistry Club, I am eager to connect with my peers through growing both our social and professional skills. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering and spending time outside whether that is skiing, peak bagging or backpacking! ([email protected])

Noah Stahl

Hello, my name is Noah. I am a biochemistry and molecular biology major. I am doing research with the kinases that control lipids in plant fungal symbiosis.

Freshman Class Representative

to be elected