Email uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com with your questions and one of our excellent Peer Advisors will get back to you!
Nathan Klauck (He/him)
Hello! I’m Nathan Klauck, a senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry on the pre-med track with certificates in Biology in Engineering as well as Biocore. Outside of classes I’m involved in UW Madison’s Track club, Biomedical Engineering Student Advisory Committee, Biocore’s Peer Advising, and serve as an undergraduate researcher in the Osteo Engineering Lab, focusing on computational fluid dynamics involved in chaotic printing. In my free time I love to lift, run, play video games, and drink tea. I’d love to hear your questions! Feel free to reach out at uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com
Eli Ramthun (he/him)
Hi! My name is Eli Ramthun and I am a senior on the pre-med track. I’m majoring in biology and environmental studies, with a certificate in Biocore. In addition to being a Peer Advisor, I am involved with Biocore Outreach Ambassadors (BOA), UW-Madison Club Baseball as a player and treasurer, and Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. In my free time, I like to listen to music/go to concerts, work out, play video games, and spend time with my friends and family. I have also been teaching myself guitar. Reach out with any questions to uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com!
Lorelei Martin (she/her)
Hi! My name is Lorelei Martin and I’m a senior double majoring in Biology and Global Health on the pre-med track, with certificates in Graphic Design, Leadership, and Biocore! In addition to being a Biocore Peer Advisor, I’m also a Biocore Outreach Ambassador and an undergraduate researcher for the USDA. I hope to pursue a career in pediatrics and am passionate about combining science, creativity, and community health to bring a compassionate and holistic perspective to medicine. In my free time, I love exploring Madison’s coffee shops, baking, and spending time with friends. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com!
Isa Garay (she/her)
Hi! My name is Isa Garay and I’m a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with certificates in Biocore and Health and the Humanities! In addition to being a Biocore Peer Advisor, I’m also a co-chair of the Biocore Outreach Ambassadors, a Biocore Peer Mentor, a CNA at UW Hospital, and an undergraduate researcher in the Department of Medicine! My research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac arrhythmia disorders, and I hope to pursue a career in cardiology in the future. In my free time, I love to read, spend time in nature, listen to music, play my guitar and violin, and spend time with my friends! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com!
Camren Livermore (they/he)
Hello! My name is Camren Livermore, and I am a senior double majoring in Biochemistry and Gender & Women’s Studies with certificates in LBGTQ+ Studies, Leadership, and Biocore. Beyond being a Peer Advisor, I am also a co-chair for the Biocore Outreach Ambassadors and a leader with the Associated Students of Madison. I am passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, and I aim to pursue a career in obstetrics & gynecology in the future. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, writing poetry, and I recently joined Madison Swing Dance! Feel free to reach out with questions at uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com.
Andrei Chiruta (he/him)
Hello, I’m Andrei Chiruta, and I am a senior majoring in Chemistry and receiving a Biocore certificate. I spend much of my time doing undergraduate research in the Gellman group, where I study and design agonists of the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors. I plan to pursue a PhD in chemical biology following my undergraduate degree. I am a member of AXS, a professional fraternity with an interest in the chemical sciences, where I often tutor organic chemistry. On the chemistry front, I am also helping to reinitialize the student chapter of the American Chemical Society at UW. For fun, I sail with the hoofers sailing club, ride bikes, hike, build terraria and do wildlife photography. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com!
Matteo Meyer (he/him)
Hello, I am Matteo Meyer, I am senior majoring in biochemistry on the pre-med track. Outside of Biocore peer advising and peer mentoring, I work in the research lab of Dr. Pehar studying the reactivity of Astrocytes in various neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, I am also involved in volunteering around Madison. In my free time, I like to read, work out, goof around, and play ultimate frisbee. My dream is to pursue a career working as a physician serving people’s needs. Please reach out and chat if you are at all interested in biocore (uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com)!
Nickolas Kucherenko (he/him)
Hey! I’m Nick, I’m a senior on the pre med track, I am a Molecular and Cell Biology major and I am completing a Data Science certificate as well. In addition to participating in Biocore Peer Advising, I am also a Biocore Peer Mentor and Classroom Mentor as well! Outside of Biocore, I work in the Third Messenger Lab and research the p53 protein in cancer cells. I also work at Meriter hospital as a HUC. In my free time, I like to watch movies/shows, hang out with friends, listen to music, and run. Please feel free to reach out and chat at uwbiocore.peeradvisors@gmail.com!