Bailey Logan
Bailey Logan is a fourth year from Charlottesville Virginia. She is majoring in Human Biology and minoring in Health, Ethics, and Society. Her bioethical interests are focused on women’s health, reproductive rights, patient autonomy, reproductive justice, and health equity, especially in rural and underserved areas. She is also especially passionate about how various biases and forms of discrimination harm the healthcare patients receive. Outside of VJB, she is conducting research on the illness experience of people with endometriosis. She interns with the Virginia Prison Birth Project, volunteers for Madison House, and works as a Doula and Childbirth Educator. In her free time, she loves hanging out with her animals, friends, and family, baking, hiking, and going on short weekend trips.
Naomi Mesfin
Naomi Mesfin is a second year Biology and English major, and pursuing her minor in Philosophy. She has a passion for the intersections of science, literature, and ethics - and the ways they might inform each other. Outside of VJB, she conducts research concerning the biochemical processes underlying neurodegenerative diseases, and is the Health and Infrastructure Chair for the Perrin Institute. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling with friends, and listening to music.
Ananya Balachander
Ananya Balachander is a second-year from Northern Virginia in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is currently pursuing a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Bioethics/Statistics. Her interests lie in the ethics of genetic modifications, inclusivity in research and healthcare, and the effects of fast-advancing technology on the field. In addition to writing for the Journal of Bioethics, she is an alumnus of the iGEM team focused on engineering synthetic biology solutions, is an undergraduate research assistant at a lab in the UVA Cancer Research Center, and a leader in student organizations focusing on human rights advocacy and integrating sustainable practices with Matchas for Mexico City and SWAP at UVA. In her free time, Ananya enjoys reading, listening to music, and discovering new recipes with her friends!
Adhira Prasanna
Adhira Prasanna is currently a Neuroscience major with a Data Science minor on the Pre-med Track. Her bioethical interests include spreading awareness on the ethics of the healthcare system today as well as looking more specifically in various topics surrounding medical fields. She is also interested in the ethics of many medical technologies being created in modern society. Some of the other activities she’s involved in include ovarian cancer research with the Anderson Lab, EMT at Lake Monticello, Madison House and ISA.
Giovanna Bonner
Giovanna Bonner is a second year from Lothian, Maryland with a interest in the intersection of bioethics, data science, and public policy. She is particularly interested in how algorithmic risk assessment systems in healthcare and criminal sentencing influence decisions about autonomy and moral worth. In addition to writing for the Virginia Journal of Bioethics, she serves as Logistics Manager for TEDxUVA, a Main DJ for WXTJ 100.1 FM UVA Student Radio, and competes in the Novice Division of the Parliamentary Debate Society at UVA. She is also a member of Delta Gamma and the Ceramics Club, where she designs and handcrafts jewelry. Off Grounds, she works at a veterinary hospital as an anesthesiology assistant and surgical technician.
Andrea Santos
Andrea Santos is a first-year from Newport News, Virginia, planning to double major in Neuroscience and Global Public Health on the pre-med track. She is interested in bioethics issues related to mental health, genetic modification, bodily autonomy, and access to healthcare. Outside of being a writer for VJB, she is a proud Filipino and Asian-American, involved in the Organization of Young Filipino Americans (OYFA) and as a dancer for K-EXPO for the Korean Student Association (KSA). In her free time, Andrea likes to write poems, solve puzzles, hang out with friends, exercise, and doodle!
Katelyn Li
As a first year intending to major in biology and political philosophy, policy, and law, Katelyn is drawn to epigenetics, human development, medical colonialism, and women's health. Outside of being a staff writer for VJB, she is tutoring for Virginia Literacy Partnerships, taking part in USingers, and staying active on the basketball court. She also enjoys spending time outside, reading, playing card/board games, and having movie nights!