Ranya Adnan 
Ranya Adnan is a junior (’28) from Westbrook, Maine, majoring in Chemistry on the pre-medical track at Bates College. She is particularly interested in understanding the brain and how neurological dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases can affect memory and behavior. Through her work in the Memory Dynamics Lab, she hopes to deepen her understanding of the brain and gain research experience that will shape her future in medicine. She plans to attend medical school and hopes to pursue a career in surgery, combining her interests in science, problem-solving, and patient care. Outside of the lab, she serves as Co-President of the Bates Chemical Society and is a member of the Bates sailing team. In her free time, she enjoys writing stories, hiking, and paddleboarding.
Elliott Aranovitch
Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca Arnold is a sophomore (’29) at Bates College from Tucson, AZ, and is a prospective Neuroscience major exploring her interests in cognitive neuroscience, healthcare, and the mechanisms underlying human behavior. She is particularly interested in understanding how the brain processes, retrieves, and adapts memories, as well as how neural mechanisms underlying learning, memory, and reward contribute to addictive behaviors. She hopes to further explore how cognitive neuroscience can inform our understanding of memory, behavior, and health outcomes. Rebecca is a certified EMT and hopes to continue exploring the intersection of neuroscience and patient care through research and clinical experiences. Outside of the lab, she serves on the e-board of the Asian Student Association and is a member of Club Volleyball.
Louis Consigli
Louis is a sophomore (’28) at Bates College working as a research assistant in the Memory Dynamics Lab. He is from Milford, Massachusetts and is studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track. Recently, he has been interested in studying neurodegenerative disorders and traumatic brain injuries in younger populations. Outside of the lab, Louis works as a personal care assistant and is a member of both the crew team and the club hockey team.
Madeline Conta
I am a Neuroscience major from Campbell, California with a strong interest in clinical neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and preventative research. My academic interests center around neuroplasticity, how sleep affects our everyday functions, and how emerging factors like short-form media influence our attention and brain function. Outside of the lab I enjoy reading (all kinds of books), hiking, and working on creative craft projects.
Joe DiMartino
Joe is a junior (’27) from Westchester, NY and is excited to join the Memory Dynamics Lab. While majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Art and Visual Culture, he is pursuing the pre-medical track at Bates. He is interested in learning about neural circuitry for memory processes. He volunteers in hospice care and over the last year has shared his passion for photography with patients by creating photo flip books to enhance memory recall, encouraging reflection of lived experiences, and ultimately bolstering quality of life. He works as a patient transporter at St. Mary’s Hospital and will be one of the Managing Photography Editors for The Bates Student.
Ruben Falcon
Michelle Htut
Eleanor Martin
Eleanor is a sophomore (’28) at Bates College and a research assistant in the Memory Dynamics Lab. She is from Oilville, Virginia and is majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Education on the pre-med track. Her academic interests center on memory processes and cognitive changes associated with concussions and post-concussion syndrome, particularly in athletes. Outside of the lab, Eleanor volunteers as an EMT, works with young students in after-school programs, and is a member of the women’s soccer team.
Tylan Ozkuzey
Tylan is a sophomore (’27) from Montclair, NJ, and is excited to contribute to the Memory Dynamics Lab. He plans on majoring in Biology while pursuing the pre-medical track at Bates. He is particularly interested in learning how memory and cognitive function are affected by physical trauma. He’s also interested in the brain-body connection and wants to learn more about how neural mechanisms related to memory, motor learning, and recovery can inform patient care in both athletic and clinical populations. He is on the Bates Men’s Tennis Team and works as a patient transporter at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Sofia Rossi
Joanna Sawtari
Nyla Sharif
Nyla is a student at Bates (’28) pursuing a Neuroscience major with a Religious Studies minor. She is from Newton, Massachusetts and is working as a research assistant in the Memory Dynamics Lab. Recently, she has developed an interest in the clinical practice of functional neurology geared towards bettering individuals’ quality of life. In addition to her academic interests she actively engages in the performing art of dance, practicing styles including ballet, jazz and modern.
Raina Shroff
Sarah Van Lonkhuyzen
Christopher Viza
Ryan Wiliani 
Ryan is a sophomore at Bates College from Los Angeles, California, pursuing a Neuroscience major with Hispanic Studies and Chemistry minors on a pre dental track. He is interested in how optimal feedback control enables cognitive offloading through predictive and corrective computation, and how these mechanisms adapt or fail in the context of neurological injury and disease. Ryan is a certified EMT and serves as a ride safety ambassador for Bike MS, a national cycling event that raises funds for multiple sclerosis research. At Bates, he holds leadership roles in the Sailing Team, the Public Health Initiative, and Outfront.
