About JUR
The Journal of Undergraduate Research (JUR) is dedicated to providing the University of Rochester student body with intellectual perspectives from various academic disciplines. JUR serves as a forum for the presentation of original research, thereby encouraging the pursuit of significant scholarly endeavors.
Our publications are regularly distributed to the River Campus, Eastman School of Music, and the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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We are committed to promoting undergraduate research and providing opportunities for students to develop their academic and professional skills. We aim to foster a community of scholars who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of knowledge and exploring new ideas. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines, and we welcome all students who are interested in research to join us.
Our Team
Our team is composed of dedicated and talented undergraduate students who are passionate about research. We come from a variety of academic disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, the humanities, and more. Together, we work to create a supportive and collaborative environment for undergraduate research.
Priya Mandava
Editor-in-Chief
Major: Health, Behavior, and Society
Clusters: Applied Statistics and Spanish Studies
Class Year: 2024
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Priya is a senior studying public health. She is interested in interdisciplinary research and hopes to highlight and encourage more scientific communication and discourse across different academic disciplines.
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Michael Christof
Editor-in-Chief
Major: Biology
Clusters: Public Health and Classics
Class Year: 2025
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Mike is a junior studying biology. He's interested in clinical research and hopes to emphasize the multidisciplinary research at Rochester to promote awareness of scientific and humanities-based work.
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Catherine Lan
Layout Chair
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Keerthana Danasekaran
Publicity Chair
Major: Neuroscience & Business
Clusters: Bioethics
Class Year: 2026
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Keerthana is a sophomore studying Neuroscience and Business. Her areas of interest lie in Neuroscience and Cancer Research, and she holds a strong aspiration to motivate fellow students to actively participate in academic research within their own fields of interest.
Wimeth Dissanayake
Business Manager
Major: Molecular Genetics
Clusters: Psychology and Bioethics
Class Year: 2026
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Wimeth is a sophomore studying cell biology. He is interested in the regulation of cell behavior, and basic science research into cell population heterogeneity.
Adya Mohapatra
Managing Editor
Majors: Molecular Genetics and Creative Writing
Cluster: Medical Anthropology
Class Year: 2025
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Adya is a junior studying Biology and English. She is interested in the interdisciplinary study of literature in the context of the natural sciences, and hopes to promote the accessibility of medical information in healthcare.
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Jason Lin
Managing Editor
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Minor: Psychology
Class Year: 2025
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Jason is a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Social Psychology. He is interested in the applications of medical devices and optical imaging systems to improve diagnostic technologies in the clinical setting and how engineering principles alongside technology can play a role in improving healthcare.
Marvin Wu
Managing Editor
Majors: Clinical and Translational Sciences, Chemistry
Clusters: Bioethics and Applied Economics
Class Year: 2026
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Marvin is a sophomore studying Clinical and Translational Sciences and Chemistry. He is interested in how basic science research can be applied to human health through clinical and translational science.
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Rishika Chikoti
Managing Editor
Major: Finance
Clusters: Biological Principles and Bioethics
Class Year: 2025
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Rishika is a junior studying finance, biology, and bioethics. She is interested in outcomes-based and interdisciplinary research, especially ones that explores the intersection between healthcare, finance, and technology and how it can play a role in the socioeconomic implications of health disparities and equity.