Class of ’26
Gisele Ismail
Email: ISMAILG@lafayette.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Gisele Ismail, and I am a Neuroscience major with a Biotechnology minor. Aside from NRT, I do research in Dr. Gabel’s BCI lab and am also a part of neuroscience club, LAVA, and AGD. I love reading, music, going to the gym, and all things arts and crafts! I love to chat so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding neuroscience, your classes, or college life in general!
Lindsey Sofo <strong
Email: sofol@lafayette.edu
Hi! My name is Lindsey, and I’m a senior neuroscience major. I love all things neuro, but I’m especially interested in neurochemistry and sensory systems. Post-grad, I hope to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry
Julia Altamore
Email: ALTAMORJ@lafayette.edu
Sasha Montgomery
Email: MONTGOSW@lafayette.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Sasha and I am a senior pursuing a dual degree in neuroscience and philosophy, with a minor in bioengineering/biotechnology. In addition to being a peer mentor, I’m involved in neuroscience research with Dr. Hill and work as a peer tutor through the resource hub. I’m excited to be a part of the neuroscience resource team and to have the opportunity to share my experience!
Anaya Budayr
Email: BUDAYRA@lafayette.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Anaya, and I am a senior Neuroscience major and WGSS minor on the pre-med track. On campus, I participate in spatial cognition research with Dr. Schettino, a cappella, Kaleidoscope, and Greek Life. I also love to read, walk/hike, and cook! I love connecting with other Neuroscience majors so please feel free to reach out!!
Matthew O’Leary
Email: OLEARYMR@lafayette.edu
Hey everyone, I am a senior neuroscience major at Lafayette and excited to help out in whatever way I can! Outside of coursework, I am involved in Dr. Hallock’s research on working memory, Pottery Club, and Lafayette’s Interdisciplinary Musician Society; I also love to collect records, read fiction, and go to new restaurants.
Isabella Van Ess
Email: VANESSI@lafayette.edu
I’m a senior neuroscience major and bioengineering minor at Lafayette, planning to pursue a future in medicine as a Physician Associate. Outside the classroom, I’m a swimmer, Resident Advisor, as well as a biology Teaching Assistant, and I’m excited to support my peers through the Neuroscience Resource Team.
Class of ’27
Catherine Soergel
Email: SOERGELC@lafayette.edu
Emily Bilko
Email: BILKOE@lafayette.edu
My name is Emily and I am a junior neuroscience major on a pre-med track. In my free time, I am a volunteer at St. Luke’s Hospital in Easton, a Starbucks barista, and I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Grace Leechow
Email: LEECHOWG@lafayette.edu
Hi all! My name is Grace Leechow and I’m a junior Neuroscience major, Government and Law minor. Outside of the NRT, I am involved in acapella as the music director of the Lafayette Markeys, a member of LIMS, and I also do research in the Neuroscience Department. So excited to work with everyone!
Lehua Dowsett
Email: DOWSETTL@lafayette.edu
Hey! My name is Lehua and I am a junior Neuroscience major and Asian Studies minor here at Lafayette. On campus I am involved in club soccer, National Alzheimer’s Buddies, Alpha Phi sorority, Peer Tutoring, and Neuroscience Club! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to chat!
Tate Browder