Undergraduate Student Ambassadors
The Biology Ambassadors program is designed to foster community and collaboration among our undergraduate students and the department. Our ambassadors are a dedicated group of students who are eager to help their peers with different aspects of the biology program, including selecting courses, choosing a major, and discovering research opportunities.
Our Biology Ambassadors will be available during weekly office hours on Mondays from 12:00–1:00 PM in the TTC Atrium. Stop by with any questions or just to say hi!
To make the most of your Biology major and experience at Tufts, it is essential to establish connections with the department of Biology and your Faculty Academic Advisor.
If you have any questions about the biology program, please feel free to email us.
Christopher Gaski
My name is Christopher, and I am a senior Biopsychology on the Pre-Med track. Currently, I conduct research at the Emmanuel Pothos Laboratory at the Tufts University School of Medicine regarding the mechanisms of synaptic neurotransmission and have done work on antibiotic resistance in bacteria at Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, I am an Editor-in-Chief for the Tufts University undergraduate research journal, Breakthrough Journal, and have been helping the teaching team for Bio13/14/132. Outside of the classroom, I love to go to the gym, play soccer, and perform stand-up comedy.
Interests: Biopsychology, neuroscience, bacteria, research, pre-med
Guy Gottlieb
My name is Guy, and I am a senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. I currently live in Sudbury, Massachusetts, about 30 minutes west of Tufts. On campus, I TA for Animal Behavior, volunteer with a middle school afterschool program, and do research with collagen at the TTC. I love to go outside, play sports, read books, and cook, and my favorite animal is a frog! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or just to chat!
Interests: Pre-medical track, Ecology research, Bees, Bench research, Animal Behavior TA
Darby Harrison
My name is Darby, and I am a senior from Lafayette, California majoring in Biology and Spanish Cultural Studies. My interests are in developmental biology and molecular biology, and I’m pursuing research in the Blackiston Lab. On campus, I’m a member and choreographer for Sarabande Dance Ensemble and Tufts Tap Ensemble, and I have been a TA for Bio 15 and Bio 41. Aside from that, I love to crochet, read, go for runs, and spend time outdoors! I am excited to support other biology students and help them explore the Biology Department’s offerings!
Interests: Developmental Biology, Regeneration, Research, Pre-PhD, Teaching/TA-ing, Cell Differentiation, Tissue Formation
Maile Hirschmann
My name is Maile, and I am a junior from Honolulu, Hawaii, majoring in Biology and minoring in Biological Anthropology. My interests are ecology and animal social behavior, and I am conducting research on the social behavior of wild chimpanzees in the Machanda Lab. On campus, I serve on the executive board of the Harlem Grooves Dance Team, and in my free time I love being outdoors or in the gym. I look forward to connecting students with the offerings of the Biology Department, helping them getting involved in research, and supporting each student's unique needs!
Interests: Research, Animal Behavior, Primates, Ecology, Anthropology
Sofia Movafaghi
My name is Sofia Movafaghi, and I’m a senior from South Florida majoring in Biology. I’m an undergraduate researcher in the Mirkin Lab where I study repetitive DNA and pathways contributing to genomic instability in human cells. I’ve been involved on campus as a Bio 41 Head TA and Bio 15 TA, and have received a 2026 Goldwater Foundation scholarship as well as a 2025 Tufts Biology Carpenter research internship award (please reach out if you are interested in applying for these scholarships!). My long-term career goal is to become a scientist and professor. My main hobby outside of biology is art- I love to paint, visit art museums, and discuss art history. I look forward to connecting with biology students and budding researchers!
Interests: DNA, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Undergraduate Research & Getting Started, Scientific Presentations, Senior Thesis, Pre-PhD / Graduate School, Scholarships & Fellowships, TA Experience & Peer Mentoring
Daniela Noguera
My name is Daniela Noguera, and I’m a junior from South Florida majoring in Biochemistry on the pre-dental track. On campus, I serve as a Bio 14 TA and on e-board for Tufts ALAS. This summer, I’m looking forward to starting research at Tufts Med focusing on Alzheimer’s disease. Outside of my classes, I enjoy finding new local coffee shops and heading to the gym. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all and am happy to help or offer support in any way I can!
Interests: Pre-dental track , Biochemistry, Alzheimer's and Neurovascular Research, Latinx Culture, Student Mentorship
Sara Oren
My name is Sara Oren, and I’m a senior from Chapel Hill, NC, majoring in Biology and minoring in Art History on the pre-med track. I’m currently involved in clinical research focused on chronic disease and have previous wet-lab experience in the Kaplan Lab, where I worked in cellular agriculture. Outside the lab and classroom, I serve on the E-board of EMS-AID at Tufts, helping connect fellow pre-medical students with clinical and volunteer opportunities. I’m excited to continue supporting students as they explore the many pathways within biology at Tufts!
Interests: Epidemiology, chronic disease, clinical research, cellular biology, tissue engineering
Kiernan Tierney
I’m Kiernan, a junior from central Connecticut majoring in biology with a minor in physics. I am currently doing research in the Tytell lab studying fish locomotion and the Reed lab doing forestry and landscape ecology research. Outside of an academic setting, I am heavily involved with BWO ultimate frisbee and Tufts Mountain Club. I am excited to help cultivate a community within the Tufts biology department!
Interests: Ecology, forest dynamics, biomechanics, speciation