Jessica Gai
Education
Medical School: New York Medical College School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY
Graduate: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (M.S. in Biotechnology)
Undergraduate: New York University, New York, NY (Biochemistry and Psychology)
About
Jessica is a Maryland native and current medical student at New York Medical College. She has a background in biotechnology through her graduate studies and a current area of concentration in drug development. These experiences continue to inspire her interest in novel approaches to cutaneous malignancies, dermatologic surgery technique, and wound healing, especially those that may improve outcomes in patients with skin of color. Outside of medicine, Jessica enjoys crocheting, painting, bouldering, and house music.
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Chloe Bush
Education
Undergraduate: Williams College, Williamstown, MA (Biology & Economics, Biochemistry Concentration)
About
Chloe Bush was born in New York City but grew up in Portland, Maine. She recently graduated from Williams College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree studying biology, economics, and biochemistry. While at Williams, Chloe completed an honors thesis in a biochemistry lab, working to refine the structure and determine the mechanism of a recently discovered anticancer drug candidate. Chloe also spent a summer working as an HTA, Value, & Evidence intern at Pfizer, where she focused on evaluating surrogate endpoints, tumor epidemiology, and patient-reported outcomes for bladder and prostate cancers.
As a former college varsity field hockey player, Chloe enjoys staying active through a variety of athletic pursuits, including jogging, biking, and fitness classes. She is currently training to run the Philadelphia Half Marathon in November. Chloe also enjoys spending time with friends and family.
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Sakshi Chopra
Education
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC
About
Sakshi Chopra is a South Jersey native and currently a medical student at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. Prior to medical school, she completed her undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins, where she studied Computational Neuroscience and Economics. Her academic background continues to shape her research interests, which center on delivering accessible, efficient, and sustainable dermatologic care, with a particular focus on immuno-compromised populations.
Outside of medicine, Sakshi spends her time at Orangetheory classes, watching Philly sports, discovering local coffee shops, and spending time with friends and family both here in the Philadelphia area and back home in North Carolina.
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