Fiza Bukhari
Chief Editor

Fiza is a sophmore majoring 
in Molecular and Cellular Bi-
ology on the pre-med track. 
In addition to her involve-
ment in the Neuroscience 
Journal Committee, she 
communicates her Illinois 
experience by writing for 
the UIUC Admissions Blog. 

Just like her blog, she is thrilled to promote a neurosci-
ence dialogue.

Laura Kilikevicius
Assistant-Chief Editor

Laura is a sophomore major-
ing in biology and hopes to 
one day move into work in 
genetics. She is thrilled to be 
working on “Brain Matters” 
and hopes to broaden the 
knowledge of current neuro-
science research across cam-
pus. Outside of the journal, 
she is an orientation leader 

on campus and is a member of Catholic Illini.

Emerson Fister
Chief of Design/Editor

Emerson is a senior 
majoring in Psychology 
with a concentration in 
Behavioral Neuroscience 
and a minor in Integrative 
Biology. Outside of learn-
ing about Neuroscience, 
she is passionate about hu-
man-centered design and 

is an active member of the University of Illinois Design for 
America studio. She is delighted to collaborate and learn 
with the other students behind “Brain Matters”.  

Carolyn Oh
Editor

Carolyn is a sophomore 
majoring in Molecular and 
Cellular Biology and is cur-
rently conducting research 
in neurochemistry in Dr. 
Jonathan V. Sweedler’s lab. 
Outside of academics, she 

is passionate about IlliniThon, the University of Illinois’ 
Dance Marathon program that fundraises for St. John’s 
Children’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. She is excited to col-
laborate with the other students behind “Brain Matters” 
and promote brain awareness on campus.

Eva Cornman
Editor

Eva is a sophomore major-
ing in Molecular and Cel-
lular Biology and minoring 
in Creative Writing. Aside 
from her passion for men-
tal health and neurosci-
ence awareness, she enjoys 
writing and dancing, and is 
a proud member of UIUC’s 

Legend Dance Company. She is so excited to work with 
her fellow students to expand our campus’s appreciation 
for neuroscience through Brain Matters!

About Brain Matters & Meet the Editorial Board
The Undergraduate Neuroscience Society (UNS) is an academic student organization that strives to promote, educate, 
and hold events that help undergraduates gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the field of neuroscience. 
The Neuroscience Journal Committee, a subsidiary of UNS, has created a journal entitled Brain Matters. This journal 
promotes a neuroscience dialogue on campus by publishing student research about topics ranging from neuroscience, 
psychology, and biology.     

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