Meet the Editors
Siri Manthapuri
Editor-in-Chief
Siri is a third-year Biochemistry & Molecular Biology major. She is currently an undergraduate researcher in the Ori-McKenney Lab, studying microtubules and microtubule-associated proteins like tau, with a focus on neurodegeneration. Her research interests lie in understanding the molecular mechanisms of tauopathies and tau-mediated neurodegeneration, and she hopes to eventually pursue a career in the healthcare field. Outside of classes, she enjoys playing instruments, watching horror movies, and spending quality time with friends.
Ester Weinhardt
Treasurer
Ester is a second-year Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior major. She joined the Aggie Transcript with the goal to make scientific writing more approachable for both the student researchers and writers and any interested readers. She is currently a research assistant in the Albeck Lab, studying molecular biology and cell signaling using fluorescent biosensors. Outside of academics, she enjoys horseback riding, reading, and a good cup of tea!
Tyler Murai
Director of Outreach
Tyler is a third-year Plant Biology major and Quantitative Biology minor. On top of that, he is the web developer of this gorgeous site. He is interested in studying the effects of microgravity on plant development and hopes to pursue a career of research in this field. Outside of The Aggie Transcript, he works at Shabek Lab as a lab assistant and as a Learning Assistant for UC Davis's organic chemistry courses. In his free time, he enjoys reading, drawing, and pestering his friends and classmates.
Kimberly Tong
Secretary
Kimberly is a third-year Genetics and Music double major. She is interested in epigenetics and hopes to pursue a career in science education in the future. Outside of science, she plays the harp in multiple orchestras across Davis.
Matthew Trout
Junior Editor
Matthew is a first-year Human Biology major. He is interested in immunology and hopes to eventually conduct research on the topic. He also wants to pursue a career in healthcare after graduation. In addition to being a junior editor with The Aggie Transcript, he is an RA in training for the coming school year. Matthew also enjoys fishing, gaming, doing puzzles, rock climbing, and playing the piano.
Jade Walker
Junior Editor
Jade is a first-year Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design major. She is interested in pharmaceutical research and cancer research. In the future, she hopes to become a clinical researcher or work in a related field. Outside of academics, she loves watching movies, trying new things, and cafe-hopping.
Kimberly Ayson
Junior Editor
Kimberly is a third-year Global Disease Biology major. She is especially interested in the intersection of human health with environmental health and hopes to further this interest as she continues her educational career. In addition to The Aggie Transcript, she is a volunteer at UC Davis Health for the Medical Surgical Department. Outside of academics, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing and creating music playlists for every occasion!
Victoria Karavan
Junior Editor
Victoria is a second year Environmental Toxicology and English Literature major. She currently works at Lein Lab, studying developmental neurotoxicity in the context of early-life exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls. She wants to pursue a career in pediatric toxicology in the future. In her free time, she likes to read classics, draw, and play the piano.
Hridya Shyamsundar
Junior Editor
Hridya is a second year Genetics and Genomics major. She is currently an undergraduate researcher in the Henn Lab, where she studies population genetic and morphological data from the California National Primate Research Center in order to better understand the admixture and speciation events of Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens. She is also very interested in medical sociology, particularly ecological medicine, culturally humble care, and gene environment interactions. She aspires to work in healthcare and as a writer in the future. Outside of academics, she can be found listening to rock music, reading and writing poetry, and yapping with friends on long walks.
Alessandra Tan
Junior Editor
Alessandra Tan is a 4th Year Civil Engineering student at UC Davis with academic interests in transportation, construction management, and environmental policy/justice. Aside from being a Junior Editor, she is the President for American Water Works Association and a Content Writer Intern for the College of Engineering. Alessandra enjoys reading and spending time with her pets.
Nicole Snook
Junior Editor
Nicole is a third-year English Literature major with a minor in Professional Writing. She also has her Associate in Science. She currently works as an editorial staff member at Necessary Behavior, where she writes and edits articles with an emphasis on social justice and education. Outside of class, Nicole loves reading books, riding horses, and playing video games.
Maria Ye
Junior Editor
Maria is a second-year Genetics and Genomics & Philosophy Major who is fascinated by stem cell research and conservation genetics. She is a DJ at KDVS, a bus driver for Unitrans, and a lab assistant at the Fink Lab. In her free time, she enjoys doing art, reading, exploring nature, and trying to play the guitar.
Dr. Silvia Carrasco Garcia
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Silvia Carrasco Garcia is an Assistant Professor of Teaching of Molecular and Cellular Biology at UC Davis.