The Neuroscience Honors Society
at the University of Virginia
Current Executive Board
Shrinidhi Kittur, President of External Affairs
Oversees National Responsibilities and Membership
Year: 4th
Email: pve4sk@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I’m a fourth 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 epilepsy and how inhibitory interneurons contribute to seizure phenotype. Outside of academics, I love watching bad rom-coms, obsessing over Taylor Swift songs, and crocheting sweaters.
Eva Campbell, President of Internal Affairs
Oversees Scheduling and Membership Logistics
Year: 4th
Email: bfr7fr@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I am a fourth year majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and minoring in French. I am especially interested in studying memory and social interaction in the healthy brain and disease states. I work in the Cope Lab at UVA and am currently exploring how microglia may regulate social memory engram representation in the hippocampus. Outside of academics, I am passionate about scuba diving, sailing, aerial silks, dance, travel, and baking!
Abhi Kodali, Vice President of External Affairs
Oversees Faculty Communication and Membership
Year: 3rd
Email: mkp7bd@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: Hi! My name is Abhi Kodali, and I am currently the Vice President of External Affairs for Nu Rho Psi. I am a 3rd year Neuroscience major and Stats minor. I am also in the Hirsh Lab at UVA, currently researching dopamine’s role in olfactory sensitivity. When I'm not in class, I like going on long walks, shopping, listening to music, and trying new foods. I'm excited to meet everyone this year!
Gianna Latorre, Vice President of Internal Affairs
Oversees Website and Social Media
Year: 4th
Email: hut7kb@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I’m a fourth year majoring in Neuroscience. I am currently working on my DMP thesis in the Virginia Affect & Interoception Lab, where I study human physiological and psychological response to social stress. I am primarily interested in brain-body relationships, human behavior, and psychopharmacology. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, swimming, and taking care of my houseplants!
Agnes Cho, Secretary
Oversees Member Communication and Meeting Minutes
Year: 2nd
Email: uyg9rs@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I’m a second year majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in English. I’m interested in studying the effects of homeopathic remedies on stem cells and neurodegeneration. My favorite species to study are Dugesia dorotocephala (aka planaria)! Outside of academics, I enjoy doodling, playing the guitar, working out, and watching the latest action shows!
Nanaki Bawa, Treasurer
Oversees Funding and Budget
Year: 2nd
Email: agb8uv@virginia.edu
Neuroscience Interests: I’m a second year majoring in Neuroscience and Bioethics. I am interested in clinical neuroscience, neurological disorders, and neuroendocrinology. At the Beenhakker Lab, I am investigating circuit mechanisms of absence epilepsy and addressing related computational challenges. Outside of research, I am involved in VJB, SSA, PHE, Health Righters, and MRC. In my free time, I enjoy reading, doing calligraphy, baking, and playing the dilruba.
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
