Who We are

I am a rising Junior at Duke from Raleigh, North Carolina. I am majoring in Classics on the premed route intending to integrate humanities with the sciences! I am involved in research over at the School of Medicine, volunteering at the Duke Hospice Center, as well as a student health policy club. A fun fact about me is that I a fraternal twin brother, who is the complete opposite of me!

I'm a rising senior from Waterville, Maine, and I'm studying biology and global health on the pre-med track. I am particularly interested in marine biology, as well as the intersections between the environment and community health outcomes. I am a certified Wilderness EMT, and I love running, hiking, and reading!

I'm a rising junior from middle of nowhere, PA with dreams to someday work in Emergency Medicine or Surgery. I'm majoring in Cultural Anthropology with a focus on medical anthropology and patient-centered care. In my free time, I enjoy cuddling with my dog, going to the gym, and procrastinating everything and anything.

My name is Kimi, and I am a rising junior studying Biomedical Engineering. I was born in Beijing and lived in 5 different states in the U.S. growing up (Texas, Iowa, Colorado, Arkansas, North Carolina)! I'm excited to be a part of ReMed!

Esosa Ediae is a rising junior from Delaware majoring in Global Health and Biology and pursuing a minor in Spanish. She aspires to work as a medical doctor in communities globally, improving the health outcomes of children and families and demonstrating the love of Christ through quality healthcare. She is currently part of a Bass Connections team that will work with the Children’s Complex Care Coalition of North Carolina to develop transitional care interventions to support families with children with complex health needs. Apart from school, she enjoys playing and watching basketball, reading, spending time outside, and being with her family and friends.

Anna Ghelfi is from Milan, Italy. She is a junior pursuing a major in neuroscience, along with a certificate in digital intelligence and a minor in global health. Within the Imagination and Modal Cognition Lab, she conducts research on subjective awareness and conscious perception. Through Remed, she endeavors to bridge the gap between traditional medical practices and emerging technologies by exploring innovative approaches to healthcare delivery and patient care.

I am a member of the Class of 2025 from Berlin, Connecticut. On campus, I spend my free time serving as co-president of the Duke Medical Ethics Journal, researching cancer therapies as well as the quality of life of cancer survivors, guiding campus tours through Duke Presidential Ambassadors, captaining an intramural volleyball team, and working at Bella Union Cafe as a barista. I am working towards a Biology major (Genetics concentration) in addition to completing Chemistry and Psychology minors. Following graduation, I intend to pursue a Masters in Genetic Counseling and study how best to provide psychosocial support to those affected by genetic disease.

Miranda Harris, from Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a member of the Class of 2025 at Duke University. Through Program II, she designed a major titled: “The Medical and Social Experience of Disability” and is on the pre-med track. She hopes to attend medical school after completing a gap year. In her free time, you can spot her playing piccolo in the band at Duke sporting events.

Victoria Ko is a rising junior (Class of 2026) from San Francisco majoring in Chemistry and Biology and pursuing certification in Science and the Public. She works in the Matsunami Lab on olfactory receptors. After her undergraduate years, she plans to pursue a career in medicine and/or research. In her spare time, she enjoys singing with the Duke Chorale, cheering on the Blue Devils at Duke Basketball games, roaming the beautiful Sarah P. Duke Gardens, and attending various club activities.

Srishti Kumari is a rising senior from Sioux Falls, South Dakota majoring in neuroscience with minors in global health and chemistry. Her academic focus lies primarily at the intersection of neurological disorders and public health, an area where she hopes to bridge the gap as a physician. Beyond the classroom, you can find Srishti pursuing new creative ventures--culinary, cinematic, and otherwise.

Allison Lee is a rising sophomore from Hillsborough, New Jersey, on the pre-dental track. She is always down to discover brunch spots, plan Duke’s campus concerts, and curate playlists for friends. Allison is excited to explore the power of communication in medicine, particularly how language-concordant care can help reduce health inequity. This summer, she will embrace this humanistic perspective as she interns with KinderSmile Foundation abroad in Kenya and Uganda and at their dental home in NJ.

Gracie is a rising senior from Nashville, Tennessee majoring in Biology with minors in creative writing and global health. She is passionate about health equity and how art can reduce inequalities in healthcare. In her free time, Gracie loves reading, writing, playing the bassoon, and mobile games.

My name is Stephanie, born and raised in Northern Virginia, and pursuing a double major in Global Health and Biology, with aspirations of joining the medical profession. My passion for healthcare stems from a deep-rooted desire to address socioeconomic disparities, aiming to mitigate the inequalities that impact healthcare access and outcomes. Providing assistance to those who have been underserved is at the core of my mission, a way of reciprocating the support I once received. Aside from my excitement about the opportunities with ReMed, I'm eager to connect with our cohort! In my downtime, I love playing soccer, exploring new restaurants, and embarking on spontaneous adventures. On campus, I'm actively involved in various executive roles and organizations, including Duke Cardea Fellows, Mi Gente, Duke Women’s Club Soccer, and Duke Catholic Center.

Hello! My name is Pranav Mukund, and I am an undergraduate student from Dallas, TX, studying biomedical engineering at Duke! In my free time, I enjoy playing the violin, conducting scientific research, and coaching a local youth basketball team in Durham. In the long term, I would love to practice medicine, run a lab, and stay involved with sports!

I am a junior majoring in Biology with Global Health and Chemistry minors. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, I am interested in addressing oral health disparities as a dentist. I research Goldsboro Hospital, a segregated asylum for Black Patients during the early 20th century. As DukeAfrica co-president, I foster an inclusive and diverse community of African students.

Samantha Seewald is a rising senior from Pittsburgh, PA majoring in Biology, minoring in Psychology, and pursuing a certificate in Child Policy Research. She is passionate about community service and is involved in many service-oriented clubs at Duke, including Runway of Dreams (an organization that empowers people with disabilities through fashion), FEMMES+ (an educational outreach program for elementary school students who are underrepresented in STEM fields), and Challah for Hunger (an organization in which students bake and sell challah bread to raise money for charities that fight hunger). Through ReMed, she hopes to learn more about the intersection of healthcare and the humanities, specifically while working with patients who have complex care needs. She looks forward to applying these teachings while working at an Orthodontics practice this summer and in her future career as a dentist.

Cecelia Wasco is a rising Junior from Neenah, WI majoring in Public Policy, minoring in Chemistry, and pursuing a Human Rights certificate. She researches reproductive health policy in North Carolina and works as an EMT. She is passionate about improving healthcare access through equitable healthcare policy, especially in Latinx and rural communities. She enjoys playing soccer, running, journaling, and hanging out with friends at Mi Gente events.

I am an international student from the UK majoring in Neuroscience with minors in Biology and Chemistry. I love chatting with people and absorbing their wisdom and knowledge. I am also an avid Rugby fan and player and was the president of Duke Club Rugby 2021-2022. Fun fact: I drive a 1990 convertible that is constantly breaking down! But that's the fun of it.

My name is Katherine Wiest, and I'm from Newport, Rhode Island. I am a Biology and Italian major here at Duke, and I am currently working in a lab studying ovarian cancer. In my free time, I work at a preschool here in Durham and would love to work in pediatrics in some capacity in my future as well!

I am a rising senior from Plainsboro, New Jersey majoring in Biology and Global Health with a minor in chemistry. As an aspiring physician, I hope to understand health and wellness from a holistic approach and work towards constructing sustainable solutions that address health disparities in my community. I am also involved with Progress Period on campus in reducing menstrual health inequities and the on-campus science magazine Vertices.

William Yan is a rising junior from Plano, Texas majoring in biology. He was born in Shanghai, China and moved to the US in middle school. He plans to pursue a MD-PhD degree and is interested in translational research, health literacy, and scientific communication. Outside of classroom and lab, William enjoys watching Formula 1, playing basketball with friends, and pingpong. This summer, he will work as a CNA at Hillcrest.