Faces Book Class of 2010

Updated: 11/12/06

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Abbas, Hesham Magdi Age: 24 Hometown: Farmville, VA Undergraduate Institution Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degrees Earned: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, M.S. in Physiology Hobbies: Traveling & Tennis

Abdel-Rahman, Ayman Age: 27 Hometown: Mclean, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Univ. of VA Degree(s) Earned: BA and MS Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Playing sports and going to cool places Marital Status: Unmarried

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Acquah, Phyllis Victoria

Ahern, Antonia B (Toni) Age: 38 Hometown: Herndon, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of NH, University of MD Degree(s) Earned: BS Mathematics, BS Biology Marital Status: Married

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Akmal, Ali Murtaza Age: 21 Hometown: Hagerstown, MD Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: George Washington University Degree(s) Earned: BA Religion Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: International Politics, some political punditry (most is garbage), documentaries, sports (mountain biking, racquetball, and table tennis) and eating out. Marital Status: Single

Aljilani, Amir Mahmood Age: 21 Hometown: Anaheim , CA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UCLA Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Sports, music, movies, traveling Marital Status: not married

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Ashurova, Anastasiya Hometown: Queens, New York Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Hunter College

Astoria, Mark Thomas

Age: 22

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: College of William and Mary

Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biology

Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Soccer, Golf, Cooking

Marital Status: Engaged

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Ayodeji, Abisola Ayomiposi Age: 24 Hometown: Bowie, MD Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: The George Washington University Class of 2003 Degree(s) Earned: Major: BA Communication Minor: Chemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love shopping, watching college basketball, good food, dancing, international excursions/experiences, and meeting new and exciting people. Oh yeah, I love anything and everything to do with Asthma. Marital Status: Single

Bach, Christopher Age: 24 Hometown: McLean, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: 1. College of William and Mary 2. Virginia Commonwealth Univ. School of Med. Degree(s) Earned: 1. Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience 2. Certificate in Pharmacology and Toxicology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: My hobbies and interests include: Road biking, hiking, camping, kickboxing and white water rafting. As far as my unique qualities; I have lived in 4 different continents in my life, I love books on tape and national public radio, and I have dog named Johann.

Marital Status: Single

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Bachmann, Robert Age: 23 Hometown: Richmond, Va Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UVA Degree(s) Earned: Major: BS in Bio and BA in Music Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: golf, watching sports, music Marital/relationship status: taken but not married Balachandran, Madhu Krishnan Hometown: Lorton, Va Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UVA

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Balakrishnan, Sudheer Age: 24 Hometown: Lanham, MD Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: George Washington University Degree(s) Earned: BS in Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Tennis, Violin, Movies Marital Status: Single

Baylor, Cambria Marie Age: 21 Hometown: Hagerstown, MD Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: James Madison University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Chemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: hanging out with my family, watching tv when I have the chance (I’m a total “Grey’s Anatomy” addict), playing piano, listening to anything by Jimmy Buffett Marital Status: Single

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Beasley, Charles Britton Jr Age: 30 Hometown: Kinston, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UNC-Chapel Hill, Hampshire College Degree(s) Earned: BS Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Outdoors Stuff Marital Status: Single

Behrle, Allison Lynn Age: 21 Hometown: Manassas, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Delaware Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Nutrition and B.A. in Spanish Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy being busy and participating in many different activities. In college, I ran track and cross country…hopefully I can find time to train for and complete a marathon this year! I’ve lived all over the country – Massachusetts, Georgia, California, Virginia – and love to travel. My family and friends are very important to me, and I love to spend time with them and to have fun! Marital Status: Not married

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Bhasin, Vikram Age: 24 Hometown: Stevenson, MD Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Maryland College Park Degree(s) Earned: BA Economics Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Marital Status: Single

Bowers, Jessica Anne Age: 22 Hometown: Hampton, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Norfolk State University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Chemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I ballroom dance; I enjoy spoken word and have an appreciation of all kinds of music and great movies. I play the piano and have played since the age of four. I played basketball at the point guard position with friends during my college years. The sport I most enjoy watching is boxing; I’m a die-hard boxing fan!

Marital Status: Single

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Branch, Ashley C Brand, William Thomas III

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Brar, Ravinder Kaur Hometown: Tarzana, CA (Los Angeles) Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Cornell University Degree(s) Earned: BA in English, 2005 Graduate Institution: Dartmouth Medical School, Master of Public Health 2006

Brown, Christopher George

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Brown, Kendra Nikeia Hometown: Chesapeake, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Norfolk State University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Chemistry; M.S. Materials Science Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Dancing, listening to music, and watching movies Marital Status: Single

Burgardt, Sara Tavernier Hometown: Durham, NC via Groton, CT Undergrad: University of Connecticut, BS Pharm, 1998 Grad: University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, PharmD, 2003

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Busch, Justin Robert Age: 24 Hometown: San Francisco, CA Undergrad institution(s): UC Davis Degree(s) earned: BS Exercise Biology Interests: playing,writing and producing music, playing and watching hockey, working out, riding my motorcycle, snowboarding, all other sports, going out with friends, gong to concerts Marital/relationship status: Engaged to an amazing nursing student!

Cartoski, Mark Joseph Undergrad institution(s): Notre Dame ‘06 Interests: my apartment, not living in Zahm, picking out ripe eggplants, mini-golf, water skiing, going to the beach, Virginia, baseball, power hours and such festival like things, liver rounds, the James River, running, chia pets, walking up and down the hills of Richmond, sleepovers...how good?

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Chan, Dana C Age: 25 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Undergraduate Institution Attended: University of California, Berkeley Degres(s) Earned: Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology Master of Science in Anatomy and Neurobiology Interests, Hobbies, Unique information about yourself: Traveling, basketball, cooking, EATING Marital Status: Single

Chee, Christina Yuchung Age: 22 Hometown: North Potomac, MD Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU Degree(s) Earned: Bachelor of Science Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: musicholic, likes to play tennis to relieve stress, and often attempts to recreate delectable dishes usually unsuccessfully. Marital Status: single

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Chiou, Victoria Lauren Age: 21 Hometown: Chesterfield, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: B.A. Human Biology/Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: poetry, digital art Marital Status: single

Claus, Catherine Anne Price Age: 25 Hometown: San Francisco, CA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Wesleyan University Degree(s) Earned: BA Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I have a baby daughter, Emma Marital Status:Married

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Cleaton, Eric Christopher Age: 22 Hometown: Crewe, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Tech Degree(s) Earned: Biology, Chem minor Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: playing sports, playing guitar, hiking, rafting, partying, hanging out with friends, playing pool, movies, tv Marital/relationship status: In a relationship

Connery, Michael Daeyang Age: 22 Hometown: Alexandria, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: My interests include the Japanese culture, anime, and video games. Marital Status: Single

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Corritone, Rachael Amelia Age: 21 Hometown: Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Washington and Lee University, University of Saint Andrews Degree(s) Earned: BS in Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Marital Status: Single

Daoud, Vladimir Paul Age: 25 Hometown: West Hartford, CT Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Richmond ‘03, Virginia Commonwealth University MCV Campus ‘05 Degree(s) Earned: BS in Biology, MS in Physiology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Skiing, mountain biking, reading, sports, politics and cars. Marital Status: Single

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Davidson, Benjamin Scott Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Richmond, ‘06

Davidson, Jody McCann

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Demarest, Susan Peng Age: 22 Hometown: Vienna, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Class of 2006 Degree(s) Earned: BS Neuroscience, minor in Biochemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy playing tennis and I’m in love with pandas. I also enjoy scrapbooking and knitting. I recently got married to a wonderful man after graduating from college. I’m Chinese, but I mostly grew up in West Virginia and Northern Virginia. Marital Status: Married

Dion, Gregory Robert Age: 26 Hometown: Tucson, Arizona / Hatfield, PA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Northeastern University (undergrad), University of Arizona (Graduate School) Degree(s) Earned: Northeastern University – Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; University of Arizona – Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself:

Triathlete (completed ironman, ½ ironman, olympic & sprint races), Collegiate Soccer Player, U.S. Army Officer, Avid Sports fan (football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball – both pro & collegiate)

Marital Status: Married

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Enomoto, Laura Masako Age: 27 Hometown: Denver, CO Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Dartmouth College Degree(s) Earned: B.A., M.S. Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love to ski, snowboard, train for triathlons, watch the Broncos, and read anything by Ayn Rand, John Irving, and David Eggers. Marital Status: Single

Esguerra, Vincent Gonzalez Age: 23 Hometown: Reston, VA Undergrad: William & Mary '05 Interests, Hobbies, and Unique Info: Pho, black "athletic" socks, competition, hat-tricks, hiking withbaby bears, dim sum. I don't know if most people know this, but I'm also a laxinstud. Unique info: I can touch my tongue to my nose and I was born in the Philippines. Marital Status: single

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Faulk, Deanna Charmae Age: 22 Hometown: Newport News, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biology, minor in Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Growing up in a male-dominated family I have developed a love for sports, especially basketball. My passions are anything having to do with physical fitness…I am currently a personal trainer. I like to workout, run, lift weights, and get involved in new types of physical activities (e.g. Pilates, kickboxing, rock climbing). I love to travel to new places especially exotic islands. My interests also include photography. I am drawn towards anything really that makes me laugh including comedy movies. I just enjoy being in the company of other people and attempting to explore new things.

Marital Status: Single

Faulkner, Adriana Danielle Age: 22 Hometown: Rocky Gap, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: BS Biochemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Traveling, photography, skydiving, cinematic adventures Marital Status: Single

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Flannagan, Molly Ann

Garber, Adam Age: 24 Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Finance and Marketing, Chemistry Minor Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Love Sports, Dogs, Music Marital Status: Newlywed as of May 13th

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Garnett, Sarah Elizabeth Age: 21 Hometown: Richmond, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Duke University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: My hobbies include reading, cooking, and exercising. Marital Status: not married

Gaspar, Michael Patrick Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Cornell ‘06

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Ghorbani, Samareh Age: 24 Hometown: Ashburn, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Cornell University Degree(s) Earned: BS in Human Biology, Health, and Society/ Nutrition Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Live concerts, dancing, painting, traveling, and literature.

Glasberg, Talia Victoria Age: 23 Hometown: Alexandria, Va Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Degree(s) Earned: BS- Biopsychology and Cognitive Science Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I like running, hanging out with friends and any type of Law and Order. Marital Status: In a relationship

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Goldsmith, Michael Paul Age: 22 Hometown: Oak Hill, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: The University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: BA, Biology, Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Avid intramural softball player, swimmer. Marital Status: Single

Grabill, Mark Age: 24 Hometown: Chesterfield, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Tech Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise; Health Studies Scholar Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Church, VT, soccer, guitar/singing Marital Status: Married, May 2003; wife's name is Jamie

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Green, Erica Shantrice Age: 23 Hometown: Dinwiddie County, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree(s) Earned: Bachelor of Science in Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Culinary Arts, Watching the Food Network, Shopping, Basketball, and Children. Marital Status: Single

Green, Zachary A Age: 24 Hometown: Seattle, WA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Pennsylvania (2000-2004), Scripps College Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program (2004-2005) Degree(s) Earned: BA, Major: Psychology, University of Pennsylvania 2004 Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I like music from the 60s and early 70s, and classical as well. I like reading Steinbeck, Hemingway, Stephen King, and nonfiction biographies. I have enjoyed living in Southern California for the past two years and look forward to transitioning to Richmond. I play tennis and am always looking for new tennis partners. I also play the piano and do some fiction writing.

Marital Status: Single

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Gude, David Roberto Age: 23 Hometown: San Antonio, TX Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Harvard University Degree(s) Earned: A.B. Folklore & Mythology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I like good beer, spicy food, traveling, games, and music.

Gupta, Alka Age: 22 Hometown: Fairfax, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Johns Hopkins University Degree(s) Earned: B.A. – Neuroscience, Minor – Spanish Hobbies: Piano, dancing, reading, eating, arguing Marital Status: Single

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Habibi, Joseph Reza Age: 23 Hometown: Glen Allen, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: PennStateUniversity, then Universityof Virginia Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Chemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Sports (basketball, football, golf, tennis), most anything outdoors Marital Status: Not married

Hack, Laura Michele Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: William & Mary, ‘06 Interests: Yoga, Travel, Vegetarianism, Cats!, Tea (so good), Cute Animals (OMG, I love them), phallology

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Hadi, Tamer Mahmoud Age: 29 Hometown: San Francisco Bay Area Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UC Berkeley (1994-1998), UC Davis (2004-2006) Degree(s) Earned: Bachelor’s in Bioengineering, 1998; Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, 2006 Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Athletics (Basketball, Soccer, Squash… Its like Racquetball, but better!), Literature, the Ocean Marital Status: Happily Married for three years

Hakky, Michael Mo

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Halse-Stumberg, Anna Kirsten Age: 23 Hometown: Middletown, MD Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Pennsylvania Degree(s) Earned: BA in anthropology

Harpstead, Breanna Leah Age: 23 Hometown: West Chester, PA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Michigan State University Degree(s) Earned: BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnolgy Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I played Division I field hockey for four years and love all sports. Marital Status: Single

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Hijaz, Samer Salman Hometown: Richmond, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU ‘06

Ho, Stephen Vanhuy Age: 22 Hometown: Great Falls, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU Degree(s) Earned: BS Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: movies, playing piano, gym, bowling, pool, ping pong Marital Status: single

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Hu, Kami Michelle Age: 22 Hometown: WILLIAMSBURG, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Degree(s) Earned: B.A. PSYCHOLOGY, MINOR IN BIOLOGY Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: READING, MOVIES, MUSIC, DODGEBALL, SINGING, ACTING, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, SOFTBALL Marital Status: SINGLE

Hurst, Rebecca Lynn Hometown: Wilmington, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Boston College ‘05 Interests: anything medical...yes I'm a science nerd, food..I'll try anything once, soccer and running, and the beach (enough said)

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Iglehart, Sarah Jane Age: 24 Hometown: Memphis, TN Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Wake Forest University Degree(s) Earned: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Cooking (and eating), traveling, watching sports, especially the Memphis Grizzlies and any team that a Wake Forest player is on, and playing sports for fun Marital Status: Single

Johnson, Adam Hassan Hometown: Spotsylvania, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: BS, Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: running, tennis, volunteering with kids, chess, good music Marital Status: Single

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Johnson, Danielle Annette Age: 22 Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Tech in the spring of 2006 with a B.S. in biology. Interests, Hobbies: enjoy traveling, singing, and playing tennis.

Johnson, Jessica Grace Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU

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Johnston, Esther Miriam Age: 22 Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of California, San Diego Degree(s) Earned: Animal Physiology & Neuroscience (B.S.) History (B.A.) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I am a Californian turned Virginian with a love for etymology and rock climbing, a life-long desire to be a polyglot, and a fascination with learning. Two of my primary interests in medicine are infectious disease transmission and global health, and I have worked with medical clinics and health initiatives in both Mexico and Guatemala. Marital Status: Unmarried

Jones, Patrick Emerson Age: 24 Hometown: Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Maryland College Park Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biology M.S. in Anatomy (Virginia Commonwealth University) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Fishing, wakeboarding, running, and golf. Marital Status: Single

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Kabange, Witemba Greg Age: 25 Hometown: Hampton Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU Degree(s) Earned: Biology BS Marital/relationship status: Single

Kamel, Tarik Ihab

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Kapoor, Randish R

Karlin, Jeremy David

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Karmen, Emily

Karnik, Kushal Ajit Age: 22 Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia, 2005 Degree(s) Earned: BS- Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Tennis, Basketball, Chess, music and movies of all kinds…I also enjoy food and am trying to learn how to cook... Marital Status: -

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Karp, Natalie Erin Age: 25 Hometown: Marblehead, MA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Richmond Degree(s) Earned: BA - Psychology (neuroscience) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Horseback riding, travel, cooking, reading Marital Status: single

Kingree, Seth Vance Age: 23 Hometown: Devils Lake, ND Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: James Madison University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Chemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I like pretty much anything outdoors and watching a little bit of TV Marital Status: Single

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Kline, Jaclyn Nicole Age: 22 Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Biochemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: listening to music, watching movies, working out, volleyball, spending time with my friends Marital Status: Single

Kouchouk, Amr Hometown: Born in Egypt, but grew up in Northern VA(McLean) Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia, Degrees Earned: Economics Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Sports, Track, Soccer, Basketball Marital Status: Single

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Krakowski, James Christopher Age: 23 Hometown: Poquoson, VA Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia Degrees Earned: Biology (B.A.), Certificate of Anatomy & Neurobiology (MCV) Interests: Exercise, Travel. Relationship Status: In a relationship.

Kumar, Gunjan Age: 22 Hometown: Fremont, CA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Johns Hopkins University Degree(s) Earned: Molecular and Cellular Biology (B.S.), Anthropology Minor Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy dancing (Kathak & Bhangra), reading, running, 24 (the show), pretending to know how to play ‘hold em, painting, and hanging out with family and friends. Marital Status: Single

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Kunellis, Joshua Aaron Kushnir, Margarita

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Lange, Allison Age: 21 Hometown: Escondido, CA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Middlebury College Degree(s) Earned: B.A. in History + Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy rowing, running, swimming, traveling, and spending time at the beach. I studied abroad at St. Andrews in Scotland. Marital Status: Single

Lastinger, Lauren Terry Age: 24 Hometown: Galax, VA… yeah SWVA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Duke University Degree(s) Earned: BS Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: hanging out with friends, procrastinating, running, travel, Duke basketball Marital Status: Single

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Layne, Amanda Carolyn Age: 24 Hometown: Wyomissing, PA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of North Carolina at Asheville Penn State University - Berks Degree(s) Earned: BA in Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love music from playing it to writing it. Another hobby of mine is solving puzzles. Besides that, I’m always interested in experiencing new things. Marital Status: married Lee, Jean E

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Lenderink, Amanda Marae

Lin, Charles K Hometown: McLean, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UVA

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Longest, Sarah Kent Age: 23 Hometown: Glen Allen, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Columbia University Degree(s) Earned: Biomedical Engineering (concentration in Tissue Engineering) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Technical Theater, knitting, music, baking, arts and crafts, reading, walking my dogs

Lu, Jenny

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Lucas, Lindsay Ayers Age: 22 Hometown: Centreville, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Hollins University Degree(s) Earned: BA Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I played college soccer and hope to continue to play for fun during med school. I play guitar, banjo, bass, and piano. I used to be in a rock band and a jazz band so if anyone's looking to jam... I also taught swing dancing, and I'm currently learning to bellydance. I'm interested currently in cardiology and surgery and studying the effects of cholesterol on the body. Marital Status: Not married

Mack, Lisa Marie Age: 24 Hometown: Westfield, MA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Boston University Degree(s) earned: BA: Economics; Biology

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Madison, Asena Lynn Age: 23 Hometown: St. Louis, MO Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Washington University in St. Louis Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Volleyball (my #1 all-time favorite sport to play), basketball, all sports, Latin/ SALSA Dancing (Viva la Salsa!), Card Playing (Spades), Eating Good Food � Sleeping 8 hours, Reading books (non-academic), International Travelling, Medical Mission Trips, Pediatrics, Public Health, Neonatology , Medical Spanish, International Health Care

Mahajan, Rahul Hometown: Liberty, NY Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU ‘06

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Mason, Joseph Charles Age: 23 Hometown: Tazewell, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree(s) earned: B.S. Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: hanging out, doing a little cycling...little bit everything... Marital/Relationship Status: Currently in a relationship

McAdams, Jillian Age: 23 Hometown: Vass, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Franklin & Marshall College Degree(s) Earned: BA Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: medicine and the human body, reading, running, sports, watching football, broadway plays, I am always dancing, I like to sing in the car (loudly), tv/movies, hooded sweatshirts, and

my favorite color is red.

Marital Status: single

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McDowell, Susan Age: 23 Hometown: Marion VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: College of Wooster, Wooster OH Degree(s) Earned: BA in Neuroscience Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Took a year off to Do Americorps with DC Habitat for Humanity, like the outdoors (hiking, climbing, rafting, kayaking), sports (especially soccer and basketball), fun Marital Status: Single

McGrath, Daniel Harrison Age: 23 Hometown: Roanoke, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: College of William and Mary Degree(s) Earned: BS Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy outdoor activities like camping, hiking, canoeing and tubing, and generally spend a lot of time enjoying the weather. I have been an EMT for seven years and gained an interest in medicine through my volunteer rescue work. Marital Status: Single

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McLaughlin, Lauren P Age: 21 Hometown: Mooresville, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Williams College Degree(s) Earned: BA in Classics Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Field hockey, running, reading, playing with my dog, Ireland (I studied abroad there), brownies and Grey’s Anatomy (together!) Marital Status: Single

McQuate, Christa Attkisson Age: 22 Hometown: Rockville, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VA Tech! Degree(s) Earned: BS in Biology & Sociology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I am from the area and always dreamed of making it to MCV when I “grew up”. I love the outdoors, hiking & camping, canoeing. My dream is to end up living & practicing in the Colorado mountains. Marital Status: married only since June 3!

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Mendoza, Michael Vincent

Messina, Julia Antoinette Age: 24 Hometown: San Francisco & Ann Arbor Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of California Santa Barbara Degree(s) Earned: Anatomy & Neurobiology (M.S.), Biopsychology (B.S.) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Running, spinning, sports, movies, traveling Marital Status: Single

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Mohamed, Wiaam Osman Age: 25 Hometown: Woodbridge, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: George Mason Univ. Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Dancing, listening to music, watching French-Prince of BelAir. Marital Status: Single

Mohiuddin, Shifa Ghizia Age: 23 Hometown: Frederick, Maryland Undergrad/Grad: George Washington University Degrees: B.A. Religion, Biology minor; MPH Interests: health disparities research, cultural competency in medicine

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Moore, Bryan James Age: 22 Hometown: Roanoke City, VA Undergrad: Virginia Tech Degree(s): BA Philosophy, BS Biochemistry Interests: People, sports, music, life, food, and travel to exotic places Marital status: Ambiguous

Morales, Joshua

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Mostaan, Troy Reza Age: 22 Hometown: McLean, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU

Mullin, Thomas Matthew Age: 25 Hometown: Prior Lake, Minnesota Undergrad: University of Minnesota – Duluth, B.A.S: Exercise Science Graduate School: University of Iowa, MS: Exercise and Integrative Physiology Interests: Golf, Weightlifting, Baseball, Broomball, Football, Harleys, and of course a little ballet in my spare time Marital Status: In a relationship

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Murdock, Erin Elizabeth Age: 23 Hometown: Canonsburg, Pa Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Wake Forest University Degree(s) Earned: BA in anthropology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I have a ferret named Roscoe, and my favorite TV show is family guy. My hobbies include watching TV, eating the most fattening and thus the tastiest food, and attempting to be physically active and do interesting things. As for unique information about myself, I shattered my forearm playing softball over a year ago so I have two metal plates in my arm (great for starting conversations I know). Marital Status: Not Married

Nale, Joseph Peter Shaheen Age: 25 Hometown: waterville, me Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Williams College Degree(s) Earned: B.A. biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: music, sports, travel, the beach

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Nguyen, Annie Thuhang

Nguyen, Brian Bao Age: 22 Hometown: Falls Church, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University ‘06 Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biology and minor in Chemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Tennis, swimming, watch movies, hanging out with friends, computers, playing with gadgets.

Marital Status: Single

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Nguyen, Brian Minh Age: 23 Hometown: Fremont, CA Undergraduate: UCLA Degree: BS: Biology, Minor: Asian American Studies Interests, Hobbies, Etc: I used to play bass guitar in a band; I was a sponsored skateboarder in highschool; and I used to sell furniture at Macy's Marital Status: Single

Nguyen, Nina Mai Hong

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Nguyen, Vicky Thi Age: 21 Hometown: Arlington, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Economics; Minor in Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Photography, Scuba Diving, Traveling and I love being spontaneous and trying out new activities.

Orwin, Jonathan Terry

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Owings, Alfred John II (John) Age: 35 Hometown: Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: United States Naval Academy Degree(s) Earned: B.S., M.A.L.S. (Master of Arts, Liberal Studies, Georgetown University) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Love listening to music, running, playing basketball (and just about any sport), listening to NPR, reading (history, politics, travel, etc.), and feeling the kicks of our little baby who is planning to join us three weeks after med school starts! Marital Status: Married

Paccione, Kristin Elizabeth Age: 25 Hometown: Richmond, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia 2003 Degree(s) Earned: Bioethics/Health Policy Major (Undergrad) Masters of Biochemistry MCV, 2005 Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Sports, Running, Identical Twin, hanging out with friends Marital Status: No Ring!

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Panigrahi, Benita Age: 21 Hometown: Virginia Beach Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University (2006) Degree(s) Earned: BS – Biology and Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Traveling! Hiking Photography Scrapbooking Tennis Marital Status: Single

Patel, Amar Pradip Age: 23 Hometown: Cerritos, California Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of California, San Diego Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Biochemistry and Cell Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Marital Status: Single

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Patel, Shalin Haresh 22 years old Hometown: Laurel, Maryland Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU Degree(s) Earned: BS in biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself : Movies, Cars, Realestate. I work as a REALTOR with Century 21 and have lived in 4 different states Relationship status: Single

Pecora, Beth Sue Age: 22 Hometown: Hume, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: The College of William and Mary Degree(s) Earned: BS – Neuroscience major, Biochemistry minor Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love to run, read, and lift weights. I am extremely interested in International Medicine, particularly the right for everyone to

receive equal medical treatment. Marital Status: single

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Peirce, Gregory Smith Age: 26 Hometown: Highland, Utah Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Brigham Young University Degree(s) Earned: BS in Chemical Engineering Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Sports, classical music, reading Marital Status: single

Pellerin, James Michael Age: 23 Hometown: Middletown, CT; currently Powhatan, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Clemson University Degree(s) Earned: BS-Biology; Certificate- Biochemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Basketball, Baseball, Football Frisbee (Ultimate and Frisbee Golf- there are 3 courses in Richmond) Cards, Hiking/Backpacking, anything outside Marital Status: Engaged

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Petrossian, Albert Aram Age: 21 Hometown: Los Angeles, California Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of California Irvine Degree(s) Earned: Bachelor of Science Degree Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Enjoy playing guitar, baseball, my parrot, and other fun stimulating activities.

Marital Status: Single

Pfister, Gregory John

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Popovich, Stephen John Age: 23 Hometown: Warrenton, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: B.A. Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love playing soccer, basketball, and frizbee . . . and most other sports. I am 6’5’’. I enjoy board games, cooking, theology, movies, hooka, running, rocking chairs, home made smoothies, chocolate covered strawberries, dancing, family reunions, Mario Kart, D.I.Y. projects, and dinner parties. Marital Status: M

Powell, David John III Age: 22 Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: College of William and Mary Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Weightlifting, working out, movies, videogames, hanging out Marital/Relationship Status: Engaged

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Prestosa, David Tiongco Age: 22 Hometown: Richmond, VA (though I was born in Manila, Philippines) Undergraduate Institution: College of William and Mary Degree Earned: BS - Kinesiology, with a minor in Biochem Interests & Hobbies: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Afro-Cuban Percussion, Vegetarian Cooking, Grassroots Politics, Indie Rock

Martial Status: (engagement pending)

Pruitt, Christopher Rogers (Kito) Age: 27 Hometown: Richmond, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: BA Economics, BA Psychology, MS Physiology (VCU) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Any sort of outdoor activity, travel Marital Status: Not married

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Prust, Juliette Anne Age: 24 Hometown: Washington, DC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Emory University (’04) Degree(s) Earned: BS in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love to travel; I have dual citizenship in France and the US. I also like to read, workout, hang out with friends and cook in my free time. Marital Status: Single Qasim, Asad Syed Age: 23 Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA Undergraduate Institution Attended: UCLA Graduate Institution Attended: Dartmouth Medical School Degree(s) Earned: BS (Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics) ‘05 MPH (Public Health) ‘06 Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Southern Californian who can’t surf but is an avid car enthusiast, computer and electronics geek, movie connoisseur, strong believer of the global public health effort and ethic, and a lover of the outdoors. Enjoys fine coffee and sparkling conversation.

Marital Status: Single

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Rauenzahn, Sherri Lynne Age: 23 Hometown: Baltimore Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Emory University Degree(s) Earned: BS Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: camping, biking, volleyball, softball Marital Status: single

Robertson, Brian Andrew Age: 22 Hometown: Chester VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UVA '06, Degree(s) Earned: BS in Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Sports, Outdoor Activities (hiking, snowboarding, mountain biking) Marital Status: single

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Roman, Candace Joy Age: 21 Hometown: Winchester , VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Pittsburgh Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Anthropology and Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy traveling, dancing, and have gone skydiving. I am a huge movie buff, and love to write. My favorite activity during college was bar hopping, and my goals in life include happiness,

making a difference, and having no regrets.

Marital Status: Single Romano, Joseph Daniel

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Ross, Courtney Marie Age: 21 Hometown: Richmond, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Wake Forest ‘06 Degree(s) Earned: BS in Health & Exercise Science Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love music and TV (a lot … I need to break the latter habit ASAP); I’m really organized, but I’m kind of a pack rat; I’m more of a listener than a talker … I think that’s good enough for now! Marital Status: (very) Single

Roy, Vibin Age: 22 Hometown: King Williams Town, South Africa Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Psychology; Minors - Spanish and Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I was born in Nigeria and raised in South Africa until age of 10. I have also studied abroad in the Dominican Republic. I love to

play sports, especially basketball, go to the beach, travel, and relax with friends.

Marital Status: Not-married

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Sandbulte, Zachary W Age: 27 Hometown: Seattle, Washington Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Washington Degree(s) Earned: BA in Economics Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: My hobbies are guitar, piano, golf, basketball and any other sport available. Marital Status: single

Sani, Fereshteh Age: 22 Hometown: Potomac Falls, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: George Mason University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biology Interests, Hobbies: I love to read, travel and the outdoors. Unique Information about Yourself: I grew up in Europe Marital Status: Single

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Scarcella, Nicholas Rosario Age: 23 Hometown: Okemos, Michigan Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Grand Valley State University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biomedical Science Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy a wide variety of activities both indoor and out. Some of my interests include motorcycling, bicycling, camping, whitewater rafting, diving, classic automobiles, music and movies. Some unique information about me would have to be that I played competitive hockey as a goalie for 13 years and recently have begun training for my first Ironman Triathlon. Marital Status: Single

Scheffman, Amanda Melissa Age: 24 Hometown: Sierra Vista, Arizona Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of California San Diego Degree(s) Earned: BA, Psychology, Minors: Chemistry and Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love dance and theatre (I would have danced professionally if I wasn’t going to be a doctor…who knew?) I also love cooking, bowling, my two cats, watching movies at home, and I am hoping to take up kayaking soon. Two facts most people don’t know: I am obsessed with Harry Potter and I am capable of taking a nap just about anywhere. Marital Status: in a relationship

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Schneider, John Edward Age: 24 Hometown: Born and raised in Chicago, IL. But currently living in Philadelphia, PA. Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Northwestern University Degree(s) Earned: B.A. in Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Fly fishing, running/working out, watching Big Ten college football, playing tennis and occasionally golf, reading, drinking microbrews, and going out with friends!

Marital Status: Single

Schneider, Julie Katherine Hometown: Severna Park, Maryland Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Maryland--College Park, Class of 2005 Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Well I play classical violin, sing with the Notochords, and am in The Socials with Eric and Justin, i like reading novels and national geographic, i work out a lot--that's about it considering that med school is life. oh, wait...i'm an officer in Project HOMBRE. Was a middle school special ed teacher for a year and have a really fluffy cat named El Guapo. My relationship status = "Eric Cleaton's Boo"...we blatantly refused to follow the "no dating" advice of older students

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Schoolmeester, John K Age: 24 Hometown: Greensboro, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, University of Notre Dame Degree(s) Earned: BS-Biology Interests, Hobbies: Reading, running, watching Lost and Criterion DVDs, drinking coffee Marital Status: Newlywed

Schwarz, Adam Micheal

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Shah, Tanvi Jayendra Age: 25 Hometown: Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Wake Forest University (Go Deacs!) Graduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree(s) Earned: BS (Wake Forest, Health and Exercise Science), MS (VCU, Physiology), PhD (hopefully by July 2007, VCU, Physiology) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: traveling (especially anywhere that’s warm), dancing, painting and running Marital Status: Single

Sharma, Anuj Age: 21 Hometown: Kingsport, TN Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree(s) Earned: B.S./Biomedical Engineering Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I have been playing basketball since I was four years old, so that is my main hobby. Aside from that, I enjoy a variety of activities, such as weight lifting, playing chess, watching movies, writing poetry, reading occasionally, and exploring the outdoors. Marital Status: Single

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Sherman, Gabriella Age: 20 Hometown: Originally from Los Angeles, CA but I’ve been in Richmond for the last four years. Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU ‘05 Degree(s) Earned: BS—Biology, BA—Spanish, Minor in Chemistry Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Shopping, swimming, dining out, watching movies, dancing, traveling, spending time with family and friends, etc. I taught

high school chemistry at Hermitage High from Jan-June 2006 (that was quite the interesting experience!).

Marital Status: Single Sheth, Asha Diane Age: 22 Hometown: Gainesville, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love the beach, water sports, most any other sports, and just going out and having a good time. Marital Status: Not Married, but in a relationship

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Shim, Hoon Age: 26 Hometown: grew up in Edgewater, NJ, now living in Arlington, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University Degree(s) Earned: BA 2001, MS 2003 Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: watching movies, reading, sports, traveling, running, hiking Marital Status: Single

Shukla, Anshu Age: 26 Hometown: Centreville, Virginia Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Duke University Degree(s) Earned: BS in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Economics MS in Anatomy and Neurobiology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Drawing, Gym, Richmond nightlife, Smallville, martial arts, traveling. Unique fact: I have a Darwinian tubercle. Marital Status:not

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Siff, Lauren Neil Age: 22 Hometown: Richmond, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Degree(s) Earned: BS- Chemistry-Biochemistry, Minor in French Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love to travel and am a real Francophile! I enjoy, live music/outdoor concerts, beach music/shagging on the beach, road trips, UT football games, UNC basketball (go heels!), Step Aerobics and Kickboxing, sushi, gin buckets, flip cup, catch phrase and going on new adventures! Marital Status: single

Siriphatnaboon, Terry Tipanan Hometown: Portland, Oregon Undergrad: University of Oregon Degree: B.S. in Biology Interests: Wildlife conservation, the outdoors, college football, technology, great food, natural history, dancing, photography, British comedy, the Smithsonian magazine, and exploring. Marital Status: Single

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Sprinkel, Mary Katherine Hometown: Ashland, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: William and Mary, 2005 Degree(s) Earned: BS (major = Biology, minor = International Relations) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: all kinds! Marital Status: negative.

Strauss, Erin Janette Age: 22 Hometown: Nelson County, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UNC- Chapel Hill Degree(s) Earned: BS Public Health in Environmental Sciences and Engineering Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love soccer, the outdoors, and am interested in medicine in underserved areas. Marital Status: single

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Stuppy, Sarah Marie Age: 27 Hometown: Yorktown, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Penn State (undergrad), VCU (grad) Degree(s) Earned: BS in Life Sciences and Math, minor in gerontology, MPH Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I enjoy marathon running, skiing and hiking. I recently went to Haiti to help develop a primary care clinic in Cerca Carvajal. On a more domestic side, I have been renovating my house in the fan which has been a duanting task. Faulty electricty, lead paint, bad pipes...yea it's all there! Marital Status: In a relationship

Taylor, Phillip Alexander

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Thomas, Jennifer Elizabeth Age: 25 Hometown: High Point, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Washington and Lee University (’03); University of Virginia (’05) Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Neuroscience; M.A. in Biopsychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Soccer, running, anything outdoors, the beach, and hanging out with my dog Brady Marital Status: Single

Thompson, Meghan Rae Age: 23 Hometown: West Point, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Universtity of Virginia (’05) Degree(s) Earned: B.A. French Language and Literature, Minor Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I graduated from UVA with a desire to learn more about the world and enlist in the battle against infectious diseases and to develop my language skills. I ended up winning a Pfizer Grant through the UVA Center for Global Health, and spent five months studying enteric diseases in Fortaleza, Brazil. For now I’m pretty set on becomind an ID Doc. I love languages and speak French and Portuguese fluently. I’m also dabble in Spanish. Call me a language junky. I’m also a sports lover, tennis and basketball being my main games. Last but not least, I love the night life. I love to boogy and yes kareoke, especially if

Lauren Hill is on the playlist. Marital Status: Single

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Thompson, Nadine Tracy-Ann

Age: 25

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: College of William and Mary

Degree(s) Earned: B.S of Science

Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Soccer, Dancing, Reading

Marital Status: Married Timler, David Paul

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Tjoa, Tjoson Age: 29 Hometown: Darien, IL Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UC Berkeley, Northwestern University Degree(s) Earned: BA, MCB-Neurobiology & MS, Neurobiology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Interests: Music from Sufjan Stevens to Billie Holiday, guitar, basketball, snowboarding, tennis, maps, Dunkin’ Donuts, late-night cereal snacking, and trying new foods Marital Status: Single

Tran, Mike Trung-Hung Vu Age: 28 Hometown: Oak Park, CA, but born in Seattle, WA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of California, Irvine Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology

M.A. in Medical Sciences at Boston University

Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I like to snowboard, play paintball, tennis, hike and go camping, cook all sorts of foods, digital photography and to travel. I have been to 10 different countries and have lived in Sweden.

Marital Status: Single

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Velasquez, Monica Gabrielle Age: 23 Hometown: Makati, Philippines Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Harvard University ‘05, Boston University ‘06 Degree(s) Earned: BA in Linguistics, MA in Medical Sciences Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I love to read, and unfortunately, most of the time it’s stuff that probably rots my brain; that probably goes for my occasional video game habit, too. I’m a sucker for a new language, and hope to

one day be able to communicate in Cantonese. In college, I earned my pocket money by translating Japanese comics for a translation company and making every conceivable kind of baked goodie imaginable for High Tea at a tea-shop twice a week. It is more likely than not that you’ll have my cookies inflicted on you sometime during the school year, especially around exam season.

Marital Status: Never!

Vranian, Michael Neshan

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Walha, Sukhbir Kaur Age: 24 Hometown: Asheboro, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Duke University Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Chemistry, Biology Minor Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Music and food fanatic! Marital Status: Single

Walsh, Lori Hill Age: 26 Hometown: Lynchburg, Va Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Virginia Tech Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Biology B.A. Spanish Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: mountain climbing and mountain biking Marital Status: married

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Wang, Jeffrey Siao Age: 23 Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UC Berkeley Degree(s) Earned: Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology, and Rhetoric Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: reading, running, eating, skiing. Marital Status: Single

Wang, Meng Y. Age: 26 Hometown: Wilmington, NC Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Degree(s) Earned: BS Biology & BA Asian Studies (UNC Chapel Hill)

MS Anatomy & Neurobiology (VCU School of Medicine) Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: running, biking, watching “24”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, and “Desperate Housewives”, watching movies, hanging out with friends, traveling.

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Warrier, Nisha Pulpet Age: 22 Hometown: Centreville, VA Undergrad institution(s): Virginia Commonwealth University Interests: TRAVELING, music, dancing, hanging out with friends and family, scuba diving, trying out new things/activities ( with an exclamation mark next to all of them!)

Wehman, Paul Brody (Brody) Age: 23 Hometown: Ashland, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: James Madison University Degree(s) Earned: BS Psychology- ’05, MS Integrated Sci & Tech- ‘06 Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Basketball, music, movies, working out, anything outdoors, traveling… Marital Status: Single

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Weingarten, Angela Joanne Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU ‘06

Wells, Emilie Veronica Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Clemson ‘06

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Wodicka, Ross Alan

Wolterstorff, Cameron Seth Age: 37 Hometown: Glenwood Springs, CO Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Mesa State College Degree(s) Earned: ADN Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I have 3 wonderful children that keep me occupied. I also enjoy reading and playing chess when time permits. Marital Status: Married

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Wong, Henry Age: 21 Hometown: Alexandria, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: University of Virginia Degree(s) Earned: Double major: Biology, BA; Economics, BA Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: TENNIS, music, the dance floor, traveling, foooood, befriending genuine, bona-fide people. Marital Status: Single

Wu, Jason Cheng

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Yin, David Hometown: Monroe, NY Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: VCU Interests: basketball, volleyball, snowboarding, football, movies, reading

Yu, Cassie Kwi Yun

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Yu, Xiaolin Age: 32 Hometown: Annandale, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: East China Normal University, Shanghai, China Degree(s) Earned: B.S. in Psychology, M. Ed. in Education, M.A. in Psychology, Ph.D. in Psychology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Reading, Tai Chi

Marital Status: Married

Zajac, Nathan John Age: 27 Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: UVA, Mary Washington College Degree(s) Earned: B.S. Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: Marital Status: Single

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Zukas, Alicia Marie Age: 27 Hometown: Slatington, PA Undergraduate Institution(s) Attended: Bryn Mawr College, University of Pennsylvania Degree(s) Earned: AB Biology Interests, Hobbies, Unique Information about Yourself: I like to strum my guitar, write music, and play with orchids. I’ve been spending the past 4 years conducting research in a

cancer/immunology laboratory at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia.

Marital Status: single