CO-PRESIDENT
Vraj Madhiwala
Senior · Chicago
Major: Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience; Psychology
Future goal: Pursue an MD/PhD
Favorite neurotransmitter: Dopamine
LUC email: vmadhiwala@luc.edu
02 / LEADERSHIP
Meet the 2026–27 team.
Seven students, different paths, and one shared purpose: making the neuroscience experience at Loyola more connected and supportive.
CO-PRESIDENT
Jessica Kovacheva
Junior · Schiller Park, IL
Major: Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience
Minor: Psychology
Future goal: Medical school
Favorite neurotransmitter: Serotonin
LUC email: jkovacheva@luc.edu
VICE PRESIDENT
Emily Gunther
Junior · Columbus, OH
Major: Psychology
Minor: Neuroscience & Biostatistics
Future goal: A PhD in clinical psychology focused on mind-body interaction and PNI
Favorite neurotransmitter: Serotonin
LUC email: egunther@luc.edu
SECRETARY
Sam Fritsch
Senior · Rockton, IL
Major: Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience
Minor: Spanish
Future goal: Medical school with an interest in emergency medicine
Favorite neurotransmitter: Dopamine
LUC email: rfritsch@luc.edu
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Juliana Cantoral
Junior · Chicago, IL
Major: Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience
Minor: Spanish and Literature; Bioethics
Future goal: An MD-PhD focused on neuro-oncology and neuroimmunology
Favorite neurotransmitter: Glutamate
LUC email: jcantoral@luc.edu
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Dev Bodalia
Junior · Naperville, IL
Major: Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience
Future goal: Dental school
Favorite neurotransmitter: Acetylcholine
LUC email: dbodalia@luc.edu
TRANSFER REPRESENTATIVE
Mariam Khan
Junior · Buffalo Grove, IL
Major: Transfer student
Future goal: Become a physician
Favorite neurotransmitter: Glutamate
LUC email: mkhan80@luc.edu
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