Department of Biochemistry

Mia Nydam is pursuing a double major in Biochemistry and Biology. She currently works in the Street lab researching the mechanisms of protein folding in the cell by investigating interactions between the BiP/Grp94 chaperone system. Mia is also a coordinator for SPECTRUM, on the E-board for Global Medical Brigades and Biochemistry club, and volunteers at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She enjoys crossword puzzles, watercolor painting, and spending time with friends.  Mia is happy to help anyone with questions about Biochemistry at Brandeis, so please feel free to reach out to her with any questions, concerns, or suggestions!

Marriam is a senior from New York City, pursuing a BS in Biochemistry. Her interest lies in the complexities of receptor-ligand interactions and transmembrane signal transmission, with a particular focus on their applications in the field of immunology. She is currently working as a clinical pediatric epilepsy intern at Boston Children's Hospital in collaboration with the Loddenkemper Lab, and a research assistant at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, working on the Medicaid Managed Care Opioid and Alcohol Treatment Policy Study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). She previously worked as a research assistant at the Schneider Institutes for Health Policy at the Heller School, in data collection of CSAT GPRA and CMHS NOMS into SAMHSA's SPARS data system. Outside of the lab and classroom, she enjoys morning runs and various forms of literature. Marriam is excited to be a Biochemistry UDR and encourages fellow students to ask any questions about the major, events, and research involvement.