The Neuroscience Honors Society
at the University of Virginia
Current Executive Board
Abhi Verma, President of External Affairs
Oversees National Responsibilities and Membership
Year: 4th
Email: av3gk@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: Hi everyone! I am a fourth year majoring in Neuroscience. In school, I love to engage in laboratory research, get involved in social events, and go rock climbing at Slaughter every now and then. At the Lukens Lab, my project broadly investigates microglia and any respective genes associated with damage in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Outside of school, I enjoy working out, venturing to find new spicy food, trying out new music on my Discover Weekly, and listening to crime podcasts!
Kathryn Chung, President of Internal Affairs
Oversees Scheduling and Membership Logistics
Year: 4th
Email: kyc5rkn@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I'm a fourth year majoring in Biology and Neuroscience. I am interested in studying neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation with regards to neurological disorders and clinical applications. I am currently in the Larson lab studying patterns of neurogenesis and cell death with its correlative behaviors. Beyond academics, I am also interested in playing tennis, going to gym, and taking photos!
Jason Borst, Vice President of External Affairs
Oversees Faculty Communication and Membership
Year: 4th
Email: jab2gy@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I am a fourth-year majoring in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Neuroscience. My main interests include the non-visual, behavioral effects of glaucoma on sleep and mood disorders. I am currently doing vision research on intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells in the Liu lab in Gilmer Hall. Outside of academics I love to play tennis, football, guitar, and watch shows!
Nandini Sriram, Vice President of Internal Affairs
Oversees Website and Social Media
Year: 4th
Email: ns2gzt@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I’m a fourth year majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Korean. I’m interested in studying memory and behavior and how they relate to trauma and neurological diseases. At the Dodson Lab, my current project investigates the control of unwanted memories. Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis, painting, trying new food, and reading mystery novels!
Trisha Maheshwari, Secretary
Oversees Member Communication and Meeting Minutes
Year: 4th
Email: tm5cdy@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I’m a fourth year double majoring in psychology and cognitive science and minoring in computer science. I’m currently in Connelly lab working on my DMP about varying familial structures on offspring behavior and genetics in praire voles. Outside of lab, I love dancing, swimming, arts and crafts, and reading!
Shrinidhi Kittur, Treasurer
Oversees Funding and Budget
Year: 3rd
Email: pve4sk@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I’m a third year majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Health, Ethics and Society. At the Patel Lab, I study how mutations in sodium channels can lead to seizure phenotype in epilepsy. Outside of academics, I love watching bad rom-coms, obsessing over Taylor Swift songs and crocheting sweaters.
Faculty Advisor
Xiaorong Liu, Associate Professor of Biology and Psychology
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B.S. Peking University, 1996
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Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2002
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Postdoctoral, The Scripps Research Institute, 2002
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Postdoctoral, University of California San Francisco, 2003-2007
