JOURney is a student-run organization with an editorial board and a publicity team. The Editors-in-chief manage and oversee all operations. Our field editors – Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities – get a first-hand look at the variety of exciting research UNC students do. Through a systematic process, editors review submissions in their respective fields and recommend select papers to be included in the journal. They also work with accepted authors to add finishing touches to the paper before publication. The Layout Editor keeps our journal fresh, working on all creative design aspects. As for our publicity team, they work the behind-the-scenes to spread innovative student research on campus. This includes implementing creative market strategies to promote JOURney, publicizing the recently released journal, and recruiting submissions.
This organization is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research at UNC.
Editors-in-Chief
Ricardo is Co-editor in Chief for UNC JOURney. He is currently a Junior majoring in Biology B.S, following the premed track. Ricardo is interested in the recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and its impact on novel drug design and endothelial cell molecular biology. Outside of academics, he can be found on a casual ride of his skateboard, reading a book, or watching one of the many UNC sporting events.
Roshni is a Natural Sciences editor in her freshman year at UNC. She is currently pursuing a B.S. in neuroscience and biology with a minor in chemistry. She has research interests in genetics, neurodegenerative diseases, and protein biochemistry. Currently, Roshni works as an undergraduate research assistant at the UNC School of Medicine in the Berlow Lab. Outside academia, she enjoys singing with the UNC Loreleis Acapella group, playing the piano, and hiking!
Editors
Rhiannon is on the Publicity team.
Ellie is on the Publicity team. She is interested in the intersections of social determinants of health, traditional medical systems, and storytelling. In her free time, she loves to read, explore new music, and play with her hedgehog, Petunia.
I am a Natural Sciences editor for UNC JOURney. I am currently in my freshmen year double majoring in Economics B.A. and Neuroscience B.S. My research interests lie within looking at neurodegenerative diseases specifically Parkinson’s as well as Health Care Policy reform from a more Econometrics approach. I am working at Dr. Matthysse’s Lab where we’re focused on studying exopolysaccharides and their response under Bacterium tumefacien using tomato plants. Outside academia, I enjoy anything competitive: Jiu-jitsu, robotics, and soccer!
I’m currently a Freshman majoring in statistics on the premed track. My research interests are in immunology and cardiovascular diseases. I’m also currently working in the Conlon Lab at UNC School of Medicine. Outside of school I love going to cafes, traveling, and playing violin!
Yasmine is an editor for UNC JOURney. She is currently a freshman studying Chemistry (B.S.) on the biochemistry track. She is interested in genetics and proteins, and she wants to pursue a career in research. She works in the Rob Dowen lab studying C. elegans as a model system for development and metabolism. In her free, she loves playing for the UNC club squash team, bingeing shows on Netflix, and pretending to study with her friends at Davis library.
Gabby is a Humanities editor in her freshman year at UNC. She is currently pursuing a B.S. in neuroscience with a minor in philosophy. She is interested in cognition, neurological disorders, and social psychology. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading, spending time outside, and hanging out with her friends and family.
