Mia Gabelev

Degree/Field:

Doctor of Dental Surgery Candidate

Current Academic Institution:

University of Michigan

Biography:

I'm Mia Gabelev and I am a D2 at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry! During my undergrad at Loyola University Chicago, I was a volunteer coordinator for LUC Alzheimer's Buddies and since coming to Michigan, I helped establish the University of Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Buddies.

Haley Guffey

Degree/Field:

PhD Candidate, Integrative & Biomedical Physiology

Current Academic Institution:

Pennsylvania State University

Biography:

My name is Haley, and I am a 4th year PhD candidate at Penn State in the Integrative & Biomedical Physiology program. My research is focused on how the gene ApoE4, the strongest genetic risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease, increases risk. I founded the Alzheimer's Buddies chapter at Penn State, served as president for one year, and am now currently serving as treasurer as I write my dissertation.

Jillian Lee, PhD

Degree/Field:

PhD in Neuroscience

Current Academic Institution:

Wake Forest University

Biography:

Jillian is currently in graduate school at Wake Forest University. She is in the Neuroscience Ph.D. program with a primary focus in Alzheimer’s Research. She graduated her undergraduate studies at Boston College ‘21 studying Neuroscience and Philosophy. Jillian got involved with NAB as a Co-Director for the Boston College Chapter of Alzheimer’s Buddies from 2019-2021.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a close and personal relationship with Alzheimer’s patients. These relationships have fueled my drive to be a part of the fight for an Alzheimer’s cure. Being a part of the Alzheimer’s Buddies Chapter at Boston College has given me the opportunity to continue fighting Alzheimer’s by allowing me to develop a meaningful bond with patients, in dire need of company.”

Justin Liao

Degree/Field:

Medical Student

Current Academic Institution:

University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

Biography:

I’m a second year medical student at UCISOM interested in neurology! I was the chapter director at UC Santa Cruz and worked in the chapter relations committee after college.

Tori Payne

Degree/Field:

PharmD Candidate

Current Academic Institution:

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Biography:

I am studying for my PharmD degree at UNC ESOP after completing my B.S. in Cell Biology & Genetics at Rice University. I was a shift leader in Rice's Alzheimer's Buddies where I helped coordinated shifts and lead other volunteers and also helped create the Behavioral Training Module for NAB. I am interested in pursuing clinical pharmacy and also love to be active, whether it be working out, dancing, or running!

Ashley Suh

Degree/Field:

Medical Student

Current Academic Institution:

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

Biography:

My name is Ashley, and I am a first-year medical student at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. I was president of the Vanderbilt Alzheimer's Buddies chapter during my undergraduate years, and it was by far one of the more meaningful experiences I shared. I stayed involved with NAB as a Chapter Relations Committee Intern during my two gap years!