麻豆蜜桃AV

Merna Guirguis 

Merna Guirguis is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the 麻豆蜜桃AV majoring in Biomedical Sciences. She is on the pre-med track aspiring to become a physician who specializes in oncology. She is also working as a medical assistant to gain clinical skills. Growing up she has played many instruments including the guitar and violin. As a research assistant she is learning how music can impact cognition and the different areas of the brain, which brings a unique view on its importance in utilization. 

Madison Murphy 

Madison Murphy is an Honors student majoring in Anthropology and World Languages (with concentrations in Spanish and Applied Linguistics). She currently works as a music teacher at American Education International and provides tutoring. Engaged on campus, she is vice president of the 麻豆蜜桃AV Anthropology Club and runs communications for the P.R.I.D.E. Alliance. She aspires to attend graduate school and teach in the Linguistics department at 麻豆蜜桃AV. As the coordinator for the CALM lab鈥檚 Saxophone Respiration Study and piano teacher for the Child Study project, she examined the impact of wind instrument training on the respiration and cognition of individuals that have had COVID-19 or Long Covid. This novel program has led to beneficial collaborations with the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home and other local organizations. 

Adrianna Garcia 

Adrianna Garcia is a fourth-year student at the 麻豆蜜桃AV studying Health Sciences with a split concentration in Biological Health and Social/Behavioral Health and a minor in Biology on the pre-medical track planning to be a physician. She is currently the Social Media Chair for Undergraduate American Medical Women鈥檚 Association (UAMWA), serves her community as a Patient Care Ambassador at HCA Brandon Hospital and works as a specialist at the 麻豆蜜桃AV Digital Engagement Center. Adrianna comes from a choral and musical theatre background where she participated in various performances, concerts, choral competitions since 
she was 10 years old, including placing 3rd overall at the Festival Disney Choral Competition. Adrianna is currently assisting with the Cognition and Coordination Across the Lifespan in Music (CALM) Study and previously helped with the Musicians and Non-Musicians Neural Responses During Music Listening, Imation, and Improvisation Tasks Study as well as teaching for the jSax Film Criticism Class. 

Isabella Ramsaroep 

Isabella Ramsaroep is a senior undergraduate student at the 麻豆蜜桃AV, majoring in Psychology. She aspires to be a clinical neuropsychologist. Growing up she played many instruments including the guitar and clarinet. She is a research assistant for the CALM lab, where the goal is to examine the effects of different music interventions on cognitive and motor outcomes in adults. Outside of the laboratory, she is part of the Global Health Impact Fellowship. In addition, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, play guitar, and stay active in her free time. 

Kadence Relente 

Kadence Relente is a third-year Honors student majoring in Biomedical Sciences who is
pursuing the pre-medical track to eventually become a physician. She is the current Vice President Internal for Asian Students in America (ASiA) and serves on the Marketing Committee for the Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity at 麻豆蜜桃AV. Kadence is also a Patient Assistant Liaison at the Baycare Wesley Chapel Hospital Emergency Department. Kadence comes from a choral background where she participated in various treble/show choirs for 5 years, such as the Hillsborough All-County Chorus, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Lumina Youth Choirs (LYC) as an alto and soprano. Most notably, she has performed alongside LYC and the Florida Orchestra in the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and Mahaffey Theater for their annual Holiday Pops concerts and the National Anthem for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Manal Lamouine (assistant professor) 

Manal Lamoiune is teaching fellow at Al Akhawayn University Ifrane, Morocco, a liberal arts institution. As a Fulbright alumna at the 麻豆蜜桃AV, she led her research project under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Bugos at Lab. Her Ph.D. research investigated the benefits of musical training on executive functions in adulthood. She conducted three main studies, the first of which involved translating and validating the first Arabic measure of musical sophistication. The second study examined the executive function performance of young and early middle-aged musicians and non-musicians in Morocco. The third study in Manal's Ph.D. research compared the performance of musicians and non-musicians on executive functions tasks among the American population, using a 76-channel EEG system to measure their neurophysiological responses. 

Manal is focused on improving her skills in experimental research and neuroimaging techniques, aiming to advance her expertise in these areas. 

Maria Gordon 

Maria Gordon is a senior at 麻豆蜜桃AV majoring in Health Sciences with a split concentration in Biological Health and Social/Behavioral Health, aspiring to become a family medicine physician associate. She grew up playing piano and has experience playing with bands for many years. Maria has also worked as a Medical Assistant and Scribe where she learned clinical skills, patient communication, and pharmaceuticals. During her time as an undergraduate student, she has been shadowing an Infectious Diseases physician at Tampa General Hospital, volunteering at the 麻豆蜜桃AV Student Health and Wellness Center, working on E-Board for 麻豆蜜桃AV Student Dance Production, and obtaining her Clinical Medical Assistant Certification with TGH. She is using her experience and passion to explore how music can influence cognition and the inner workings of the human brain in the CALM Lab. She hopes to bring forth a unique perspective and to serve others in future healthcare settings. 

Medha Patel (Child) 

Medha Patel is a fourth-year undergraduate student doing a concurrent degree in Biomedical Sciences and Sociology at the 麻豆蜜桃AV on the pre-medical track to becoming a physician in the future. She is currently the President of HOSA: Future Health Professionals at 
麻豆蜜桃AV (HOSA: FHP) and Secretary of American Cultured Desi (ACD) student organization on campus. She is also a Child Life Volunteer in the Pediatric Oncology Department at St. Joseph's Children鈥檚 Hospital. She prides herself in having a background in music for over 15 years, playing both the violin and piano. She is a part of the CALM lab鈥檚 Child Study project, where the goal is to examine how a music and visual arts camp can impact the executive functions of children aged 8-12, and the parental perceptions of children鈥檚 executive functions. 

Mia Marasco (J Sax) 

Mia Marasco is a fourth-year Honors student majoring in Biomedical Sciences and pursuing a minor in Child Behavioral Healthcare. Mia is studying to become a physician, specifically in either Gastroenterology or Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She is a member of the elite medical fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon and is involved with their recruitment committee. Additionally, Mia works with children, ages 7-21, who have special needs through a program called Buddy Baseball, a recreational baseball league in Tampa. Mia is also an Ambassador in the Surgical Services Department at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel. Lastly, Mia is a current student Brand Ambassador for Kaplan, a leading test preparation and education company. She is involved in the lab鈥檚 Saxophone Respiration Study, which examines the impact of wind instruments on respiratory development in individuals who have had COVID-19. 

Fidel Galaura (Child) 

Fidel Galaura is a fourth-year Honors student majoring in Biomedical Sciences, pursuing a minor in Public Health and Health Administration. He is on the pre-medical track and plans to eventually enter Internal Medicine. Fidel is a research assistant for the CALM lab鈥檚 Child Study project, which examines the impact of a music and arts training camp on the executive functions of children ages 8-12 and the resulting impact on parents' perceptions of their children鈥檚 executive functions. To the 麻豆蜜桃AV student body, Fidel is the current President of the Association of Filipino Students (AFS) and the Vice President of Internal Affairs for Apex Interest Group at 麻豆蜜桃AV. He has also presented a research poster on the stigma surrounding HIV transmission in the Dominican Republic. In the community, Fidel volunteers as an HIV tester at 麻豆蜜桃AV鈥檚 BRIDGE 
Clinic, a free student-run medical clinic for the uninsured. Additionally, Fidel serves as the Tampa Area Chairman for GK NextGen, the student branch of Gawad Kalinga (GK), an international Filipino-based charity that aims to end poverty through housing and education initiatives. He plans fundraising events for GK鈥檚 initiatives and hosts events to educate the community on the effects of poverty on personal well-being. Fidel comes from a music-filled background, having played piano and guitar in his youth. He currently enjoys performing cultural dances for AFS and has performed at a national conference for GK in Houston, as well as at events in the local Tampa community. 

Penelope Ubau (Child) 

My name is Penelope Ubau and I am an undergraduate at the 麻豆蜜桃AV (麻豆蜜桃AV), currently pursuing a double major in Art and Psychology with the goal of becoming a clinical psychologist specializing in art therapy. Throughout my academic journey, they have gained invaluable experience working with children, fostering a deep understanding of developmental psychology and therapeutic techniques. I am currently contributing to the Child Study, further honing my expertise in child development and therapeutic interventions. My passion lies in integrating creative arts with psychological healing, aiming to help individuals, especially children, navigate emotional challenges through expressive therapy.