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Undergraduate Department Representatives (UDRs) and Advising Information

Professor Isaac Krauss works with three students in the lab

For information about majoring in chemistry, contact:

Professor Jo-Ann Jee for last names A-M.
Professor Stephanie Murray for last names N-Z

For information about minoring in chemistry, contact Professor Milos Dolnik.

For information on transferring credit, summer school courses, or first-year placement contact Professor Stephanie Murray.

Our Undergraduate Department Representatives (UDR) should be consulted for information about the chemistry courses, the chemistry major and research opportunities.

For 2025-2026, the UDRs are:

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Laura Tran

Laura Tran is a senior majoring in Chemistry on the pre-health track. She chose chemistry because of the valuable insight it provides as a central science connecting the physical sciences with life sciences. As a UDR, Laura is excited to make chemistry more accessible and less daunting to all. Outside of chemistry, Laura does research at the Haber Lab on the breaking and healing of dicentric chromosomes. She is also an event coordinator for Southeast Asia Club (SEAC) and a volunteer for the Language Empowering Action Project (LEAP). Outside of academics, Laura likes to play games, bake, and explore new places. Laura is happy to help students navigate chemistry at Brandeis, from course planning, to studying, and more!

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Jeffrey Wang

Jeffrey Wang is a junior majoring in chemical biology on the Pre-Health track. He chose this field to explore the many ways chemistry can be applied to understand and solve biological problems. Jeffrey is particularly interested in developing synthetic molecules and conducting cancer research. As a UDR, he looks forward to supporting prospective and current students by helping them navigate through chemistry at Brandeis and making resources more accessible. Outside the classroom, Jeffrey is a research assistant in the chemistry department and a volunteer at Waltham Group. In his free time, he enjoys reading as well as playing basketball and the violin.

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Katey Brickner

Katey Brickner, Chemistry UDR Katey Brickner is a sophomore majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Studio art on the pre-health track. Her interest in chemistry stems from a desire to understand the chemical processes that underpin human health and medicine. As a UDR, Katey is excited to help fellow students navigate their courses, offering guidance on everything from study strategies to course planning. Outside of her academic work, Katey is a member of BEMCo and also works as an EMT off campus. In her free time, she competes on the Brandeis Rock Climbing Team and loves to do glass-working. She's eager to help students find their footing in chemistry and beyond, providing mentorship and resources to ensure their success at Brandeis.

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