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PhD Scholars

Vivien Thomas Scholars go through rigorous application processes to be accepted into PhD programs across Johns Hopkins in addition to applying to be included in the VTSI program. VTSI scholars are currently pursuing studies in the following Hopkins programs: 

  • Applied Mathematics and Statistics 
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
  • Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology 
  • Biomedical Engineering 
  • Biostatistics 
  • Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology, and Biophysics 
  • Cellular and Molecular Medicine 
  • Cellular and Molecular Physiology 
  • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 
  • Chemistry-Biology Interface 
  • Civil and Systems Engineering 
  • Computer Science 
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering 
  • Environmental Health and Engineering 
  • Human Genetics and Genomics 
  • Immunology 
  • Materials Science and Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Neuroscience 
  • Pathobiology 
  • Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences 
  • Physics and Astronomy 
  • Psychological and Brain Sciences 

2025 Cohort

Aaliyah Thompson-Mazzeo

Aaliyah Thompson-Mazzeo
University of Arizona
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Ana Gutierrez

Ana Gutierrez
Texas Tech University
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

Cody Yazzie

Cody Yazzie
University of New Mexico
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology PhD program

Iyinyeoluwa Okulate

Iyinyeoluwa Okulate
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Immunology PhD program

Jacob Delgado-Lopez

Jacob Delgado-Lopez
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Computer Science PhD program

Jami Helmig

Jami Helmig
University of Colorado Denver
Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences PhD program

Jennifer Perez Espinosa

Jennifer Perez Espinosa
Texas State University
Immunology PhD program

John-Paul Akinbami

John-Paul Akinbami
Morgan State University
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Jordan Banks

Jordan Banks
Howard University
Applied Mathematics and Statistics PhD program

Jose Jarquin

Jose Jarquin
Georgia State University
Neuroscience PhD program

Liana Hill

Liana Hill
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Biostatistics PhD program

Monique Lawson

Monique Lawson
Fisk University
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD program

Nathaniel Glover

Nathaniel Glover
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Materials Science and Engineering PhD program

Naya Amauri

Naya Amauri
University of Arizona
Pathobiology PhD program

Nnenna Nwankwo

Nnenna Nwankwo
Howard University
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering PhD program

Olivia Fernflores
University of Arizona
Human Genetics and Genomics PhD program

Omodolapo Nurudeen

Omodolapo Nurudeen
Morgan State University
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Paulina Soto Robles

Paulina Soto Robles
University of Arizona
Physics and Astronomy PhD program

Peter Musenge
Saint Augustine’s University
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Stephanie Peralta
Mercy College
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology PhD program



2024 Cohort

Alexandria Falcon

Alexandria Falcon
University of California, Davis
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

Andrew Barber

Andrew Barber
North Carolina Central University
Immunology PhD program

Antonio Ortega

Antonio Ortega
The University of Texas at Arlington
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

Chiad Onyeje

Chiad Onyeje
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Danielle Wills

Danielle Wills
Howard University
Immunology PhD program

Georgina Shakti Martinez

Georgina Shakti Martinez
The University of Texas at El Paso
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology PhD program

Haʼasídí Bįįhʼtóʼnii

Haʼasídí Bįįhʼtóʼnii
University of Arizona
Biostatistics PhD program

Jared Magdiel Jaroszewski

Jared Magdiel Jaroszewski
St. Mary’s University
Psychological and Brain Sciences PhD program

Jasmine Terrell

Jasmine Terrell
Howard University
Pathobiology PhD program

Jhanay Davis

Jhanay Davis
Virginia Commonwealth University
Human Genetics and Genomics PhD program

Jonathan Harpe

Jonathan Harpe
North Carolina Central University
Neuroscience PhD program

Justin Bromell

Justin Bromell
Morehouse College
Immunology PhD program

Luis Flores

Luis Flores
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering PhD program

MaKhaila Bentil

MaKhaila Bentil
Virginia State University
Computer Science PhD program

Myles Pope
Howard University
Physics and Astronomy PhD program

Oizoshimoshiofu Dimowo
Fisk University
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology PhD program

Salma Saenz

Salma Saenz
The University of Texas at El Paso
Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences PhD program

Viviana Smart

Viviana Smart
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

Yensabro Kanashiro

Yensabro Kanashiro
Miami Dade College
Mechanical Engineering PhD program



2023 Cohort

Aaron Gibbs

Aaron Gibbs
Howard University
Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD program

Alyssa Rorie

Alyssa Rorie
North Carolina A&T State University
Geography and Environmental Engineering PhD program

Ana Raquel Castro E Costa

Ana Raquel Castro E Costa
Union County College
Neuroscience PhD program

Ara Wally

Ara Wally
University of Washington
Cellular and Molecular Physiology PhD program

Ayreanna Pettijohn

Ayreanna Pettijohn
Bowie State University
Environmental Health PhD program

Caelyn Rivas-Sobie

Caelyn Rivas-Sobie
Arizona State University – West
Applied Mathematics and Statistics PhD program

David Gordon

David Gordon
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Mechanical Engineering PhD program

Dominic Davis

Dominic Davis
Howard University
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Jeremy Young

Jeremy Young
Hampton University
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

Jordan Miller

Jordan Miller
North Carolina A&T State University
Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences PhD program

Juan Cambeiro

Juan Cambeiro
CUNY Hunter College
Environmental Health PhD program

Malik McRae

Malik McRae
Morehouse College
Immunology PhD program

Noah Drakes

Noah Drakes
Howard University
Computer Science PhD program

Pilar O'Neal

Pilar O’Neal
Howard University
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Rodrigo Guerra

Rodrigo Guerra
City College of New York
Biomedical Engineering PhD program



2022 Cohort

Aliyah Penn

Aliyah Penn
California State University Sacramento
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

Alyssa Columbus

Alyssa Columbus
University of California, Irvine
Biostatistics PhD program

Bassil Ramadan

Bassil Ramadan
University of Arizona
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Benvindo Chicha

Benvindo Chicha
Bowie State University
Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology, and Biophysics PhD program

Carlos Villapudua Gastelum

Carlos Villapudua Gastelum
University of La Verne
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Clarke Bagsby

Clarke Bagsby
Fisk University
Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology, and Biophysics PhD program

Cynthia Schofield

Cynthia Schofield
University of Massachusetts Boston
Neuroscience PhD program

Darryl Joel Sop Tueam

Darryl Joel Sop Tueam
New Jersey City University
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

David Horsey

David Horsey
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology PhD program

Hannah Tsingine

Hannah Tsingine
Fort Lewis College
Immunology PhD program

Idris Sunmola

Idris Sunmola
University of Illinois Chicago
Computer Science PhD program

Ime Essien

Ime Essien
Morgan State University
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Kodi Harris

Kodi Harris
Morehouse College
Human Genetics and Molecular Biology PhD program

Maranda McDonald

Maranda McDonald
Texas State University
Chemistry-Biology Interface PhD program

Mikias Balkew

Mikias Balkew
Georgia State University Perimeter College
Physics and Astronomy PhD program

Naomi Rankin

Naomi Rankin
Howard University
Civil and Systems Engineering PhD program

Orian Stapleton

Orian Stapleton
University of the Virgin Islands
Biomedical Engineering PhD program

Sierra Williams-McLeod

Sierra Williams-McLeod
Hampton University
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

Uche Onuchukwu

Uche Onuchukwu
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Human Genetics and Molecular Biology PhD program

Victor Omoniyi

Victor Omoniyi
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Cellular and Molecular Medicine PhD program

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