Undergraduate Departmental Representatives
The Biology Undergraduate Department Representatives (UDR) can be consulted for information about biology courses, the major and research opportunities.
Meet the 2024-25 Biology UDRs
Patrick Cao is a senior majoring in biology, psychology, and neuroscience with a minor in HSSP. He is very excited to help students navigate the major and learn about the department at Brandeis! Outside of being a Biology UDR, Patrick is a Teaching Assistant for a number of biology and psychology courses, a member of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, and a Research Assistant at the Pandelia Lab on campus where he studies viral metalloproteins. In his free time, he likes to run, listen to podcasts, and watch soccer and track.
Samra Khalid is a senior majoring in Biology, Neuroscience, and Psychology with a minor in South Asian Studies. She is very excited to help students navigate the Biology major and learn about all the unique opportunities the department has to offer! Aside from being a UDR, Samra is a General Chemistry Course Assistant, a part of the Waltham Group E-Board, and a Research Assistant at the Goode Lab on campus where she works with proteins in yeast! In her free time, she likes to crochet, hang out with her friends, listen to music, and eat good food! Feel free to reach out to her with any questions!
Haoran “Lucy” Zhang is a junior majoring in biology and HSSP on pre-dental track. She is happy to help students navigate the major and learn all opportunities offered by school. Aside from being UDR, She is a General Chemistry Lab teaching assistant, Head of Treasury in Student Union, part of pre-dental E-board and a research assistant in Goode Lab on campus where she studies actin disassembly and turnover. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends and play video games. Feel free to reach out with any questions!