Stephanie Wang
Founder and Executive Director
Stephanie is a junior at Harvard College studying Molecular & Cellular Biology and Global Health & Health Policy. She conducts research on stem cell therapeutics for blood cancers at Boston Children's Hospital, equitable drug pricing at Harvard Medical School, cancer care delivery at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and is deeply passionate about making healthcare more affordable and and accessible. Outside of research, Stephanie served on the board of Harvard Consulting for Business and the Environment and World Pre-Health Conference, worked as a nursing assistant at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, and serves on the teaching staff for Harvard's Organic Chemistry and Stem Cell Biology courses.
Tieri Rigamoto
Co-Executive Director
Tieri is a junior at Harvard College studying Neuroscience with a secondary in Global Health & Health Policy. She is passionate about Pasifika health and health equity, as well as how substance use disorders affect underserved communities. She is part of the Fagiolini lab at Boston Children's Hospital, where she explores potential treatments for Rett Syndrome, the Taparra Lab, where she focuses on NHPI health and amplifying Pacific Islander's voices, and The Roads to Recovery, where she focuses on harm reduction efforts in the Pacfic. Outside of the classroom and lab, she loves weightlifting, crocheting, and film photography!
Shivani Babu
Director of Outreach
Shivani is a sophomore at Stanford University studying human biology with an intended concentration in biomedical sciences and health policy. As a health equity advocate, she has researched cancer treatments at MD Anderson Cancer Center and provides play experiences for children that lack them at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Shivani also co-developed an organization that provides free clinical care to underserved communities overseas. Outside of these, Shivani enjoys coaching Science Olympiad teams, trying new coffee spots, and long bike rides.
Efren Flores, MD
Faculty Advisor
Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, MGB Radiology
Associate Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School
Radiologist, Thoracic Division, Massachusetts General Hospital Director, MGB RISE Center
Dr. Flores has served in several leadership roles at MGH, including his current role as Vice Chair for Radiology Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and as the founding Director of the Radiology Inclusion and Systemic Equity (RISE) Center. Dr. Flores is a nationally recognized health services researcher focused on understanding health disparities and advancing health equity among historically underserved racial and ethnic minority communities. In recognition of his health disparities research advancing health equity, Dr. Flores has been awarded numerous awarded grants, invited to multiple presentations nationally, and peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Flores health equity work is guided by the overarching goal of fostering trust and a sense of belonging. In recognition for his work, Dr. Flores was selected as one of the inaugural National Academy of Medicine Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence in 2021, and currently serves in several institutional and national committees, including as Co-Chair of the Health Equity Committee for the Radiological Society of North America and as Associate Editor of Health Equity for the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Research
Sebastian Pintea
Director of Research - Environmental Health
Sebastian is a junior at Stanford University studying Environmental Systems Engineering and Spanish. He conducts research in anesthesiology and psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine, spearheading personal projects in environmental health and working at the Office of Sustainability. He founded project AWISH at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital which supports his mission in increasing sustainability in healthcare through education and volunteerism. Outside of his work, he volunteers at Cardinal Free Clinics, does recreational swim, serves on the board of Students for a Sustainable Stanford, co-directs Stanford Climate and Health, and is a hip hop dancer for Legacy Dance at Stanford.
Alice Feng
Director of Research - Cancer
Alice is a junior at Harvard College studying Applied Math and Molecular & Cellular Biology. She’s highly passionate about improving cancer treatment and understanding through genomics research and also conducts research on cancer drug pricing and the ethics of animal testing. Outside of health research, Alice is deeply involved with figure skating and Asian American dance.
Daniel Kim
Director of Research - Infectious Diseases
Daniel is a junior at Harvard College studying History and Science with a secondary in Government. Passionate about exploring the intersection between clinical medicine and health equity, he is currently pursuing research on HIV vaccines at BIDMC. At Harvard, Daniel serves on the Board of Harvard Undergraduate Consulting on Business and the Environment, and is a member of the Harvard International Review. After college, Daniel hopes to enter the professional realm to explore his interests in strategy, analytics, and healthcare. In his free time, Daniel loves to try out new eateries around town, watch movies, and explore new cities.
Krista Wong
Director of Research - Mental Health
Krista is a junior at Stanford University studying Human Biology with a concentration in Cellular Biology and Bioinformatics. She conducts research on heart failure with Stanford Cardiovascular Medicine, as well as global health research on community acquired pneumonia in low and middle income countries with the Maternal & Child Health Research Institute. In her free time, she loves to play the flute with the Stanford Wind Symphony, go for runs and swims, and try new coffee places with friends.
Salma Ngokila
Director of Research - Reproductive Health
Salma is a freshman at UMASS Lowell and is majoring in Applied Biomedical Science on the pre-med and medical laboratory sciences track. Her previous research in nutritional and metabolic health involves the rise of Ozempic and its impact on low-income individuals — a project that she pursued as a researcher in the fall HDTT fellowship. Outside of research, Salma has played competitive basketball for eight years.
Jessica Zhuo
Director of Research - Neurological Health
Jessica Zhuo is a sophomore in Cabot House concentrating in Neuroscience on the Honors Mind, Brain, & Behavior track. She conducts neuroendocrinology research on vasomotor menopause symtomps at Brigham Women's Hospital and precision brain circuit modulation research at Harvard Medical School. She is also passionate about health & educational equity and serves as a chair for Harvard's Mission Brain and an intern at the Harvard Global Health Institute. In her free time, she enjoys cafe-hopping and running her Depop jewelry business!
David An
Director of Research - Cardiovascular Health
David is a sophomore in Eliot house studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. Outside of HDTT, he researches biomechanical control of endothelial cell size with Brigham and Women's Hospital, does research on extra-pulmonary TB with Brigham and Women's, and researches endothelial cell morphology in brain aneurysms with Harvard Radcliffe Institute. David also serves on the masthead for the Harvard Undergraduate Health Policy Review and on the board for the Harvard Undergraduate Research Journal. Outside of Harvard, he is building up HealthPath Horizons, an organization dedicated to empowering low-income students to pursue a career in medicine.
Policy
Luke Chen
Co-Director of Policy
Luke is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Chemical and Physical Biology. He is originally from Overland Park, KS. Outside of HDTT, he is studying immune-related proteins using CRISPR in Brian Liau's lab. He serves as Director of Service for the Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad, and is also involved in Taekwondo and Quiz Bowl. Luke serves on the course staff of Harvard's course Chemistry 100R where he leads a science advocacy summit for students in the course to meet with legislators in DC and present bills important to science policy.
Aneesh Mazumder
Co-Director of Policy
Alice is a rising junior at Harvard College studying Applied Math and Molecular & Cellular Biology. She’s highly passionate about improving cancer treatment and understanding through genomics research and also conducts research on cancer drug pricing and the ethics of animal testing. Outside of health research, Alice is deeply involved with figure skating and Asian American dance.
HDTT Journal
Cheryl Tolomeo
Editor-in-Chief of the HDTT Journal
Cheryl is a junior at Stanford University studying Human Biology concentrating in child development and global health equity. Currently holding a research position at the Talbot Lab of developmental biology, Cheryl assists research of the glial cells and myelin formation of zebrafish to define animal models of critical human neurological disorders. Cheryl has previous experience in research of preeclampsia with the Winn Lab of Obstetrics and Gynecology, defining health equity with the Office of Community Engagement at Stanford Medicine, as well as developing and proposing a equitable approach to academic curriculum for students with developmental disabilities with the Magical Bridge Foundation. Outside of academics, Cheryl was a Stanford Dollie 23'-24', the 5-person dance team on campus, and encourages her love for both children and dance by teaching regular classes for 2-8 year olds at her childhood dance studio.
Juliet Horenziak
Co-Managing Editor
Juliet is a junior at Stanford University studying Psychology and Biology. She is passionate about child health, improving access to care, and exploring the intersection between psychology and clinical medicine. She conducts neuroscience research on visual perception and infant brain development, and she is also researching how to improve social support services for community based healthcare clinics in the Bay Area. Juliet enjoys working as a youth gymnastics coach and is the VP of Stanford’s club cross country and track team.
Anissa Kurani
Co-Managing Editor
Anissa Kurani is a medical student at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, with degrees from Harvard University and Wellesley College. She has contributed to research in organic chemistry aimed at enhancing the cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical drugs and co-led the Arete Fellowship at MIT. Her comprehensive academic background and clinical experience have motivated her to utilize theoretical and empirical strategies to improve patients' lived experiences. Her recent work involves proposing guidelines for ethical psychiatric studies and access to palliative care. At Georgetown, she is currently serving as Chief Club Officer on the Executive Student Council.
