Phase I
This Sub-team is in the first year of developing its competition submission project. Over the course of the next year, this team will research biomedical problems and brainstorm innovative solutions before selecting its project. The members on the Phase I Competition Team will serve as either Research & Development Analysts or Economic Analysts. Research & Development Analysts are tasked with conducting research in several fields to analyze the feasibility and impact of several potential projects. Economic Analysts analyze patentability, the regulatory pathway, and economic feasibility of all potential projects. By the end of the spring semester, the team will develop designs and testing procedures for all viable project ideas and ultimately determine its best idea and begin working on the development process.
There are two Phase I teams that work parallel to each other, which means in two years, Cornell DEBUT will submit two separate projects to competition.
Phase I-A
Genevieve is a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Cognitive Science. In compliment to DEBUT she is in the Affect and Cognition Lab studying neuro-degeneration and stimulation. She enjoys metaphysics, theology, and neuro-psychology. In her free time, she plays the guitar and is currently learning Vienna by Billy Joel.
Genevieve Wager
Phase 1A Project Manager
Julia is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in entrepreneurship. She is originally from Boca Raton, Florida and enjoys baking and graphic art. In addition to DEBUT, Julia is a member of the Lewis Lab and a Cornell Meinig Scholar.
Julia Horn
Senior Research & Development Analyst
Jared Ilan
Research & Development Analyst
Sally is a freshmen majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in computer science. She is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah and enjoys dance, astronomy, and watching olympic gymnastics.
Sally Scofield
Research & Development Analyst
Lauren is a rising junior majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in computer science. She is originally from Kinnelon, New Jersey and enjoys reading, rock climbing, and matcha lattes. Outside of DEBUT, she is a part of the Cornell Raptor Program, works at Olin/Uris, and is a part of the Butcher Lab.
Lauren Lee
Senior Research & Development Analyst
Mary is a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in nutrition on the MD/PhD track. Mary is from Washington, DC. In addition to playing the violin, she takes pleasure in cooking, watching sunsets, and lifting. Alongside her involvement in DEBUT, Mary is a researcher with the NASA Space Consortium, contributing to genomics research, and holds the title as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar.
Mary Bellakbira
Research & Development Analyst
Sahaar Khoja
Research & Development Analyst
Ian Vann is a Freshman studying Chemical Engineer from Fair Lawn, NJ. Ian is passionate about the intersection between healthcare and engineering and am interested in drug development and pharmaceuticals. His hobbies include long-distance running, basketball, and cooking.
Ian Vann
Research & Development Analyst
Wade is a senior from Gonzales, California. He is majoring in biomedical engineering. In addition to DEBUT, Wade is also a member of the Men’s Club Water Polo team at Cornell.
Wade Rianda
Research & Development Analyst
Paige is a freshman from Weston, CT studying biomedical engineering. She is interested in biomedical instrumentation and hopes to pursue a minor in business. In her free time, Paige enjoys going for a run, skiing, and spending time with friends.
Paige Cobrin
Research & Development Analyst
Elizabeth is a Freshman at the College of Engineering majoring in either computer science or biomedical engineering. She is from New York City and enjoys dancing, hiking, cooking, swimming, and reading. In addition to DEBUT, she is on the events committee of the Society of Women Engineers.
Elizabeth Paperno
Research & Development Analyst
Sam is a senior studying biomedical engineering on a pre med track originally from Pleasanton, CA. Sam's professional interests include neural engineering and the intersection between affordable healthcare, pediatrics, and engineering. She loves all things outdoors, especially running and hiking with her two dogs back home. At Cornell, she is also a member of the varsity women's polo team and on the executive board for Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity. In the past, she has spent summers at California Polytechnic University researching tissue engineering and more recently, working at a small startup in San Diego designing devices for infants born with chronic heart disease.
Sam Symons
Research & Development Advisor
Phase 1B
Natalina is a junior, originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, majoring in computer science. Along with DEBUT, she is involved in Greek life, a member of Assorted Aces, and Ballet & Books. In her free time, Natalina enjoys dancing, hiking, and weightlifting.
Natalina Putrino
Phase 1B Project Manager
Ruth is a junior, majoring in biomedical engineering with a minors in anthropology and business. She is from Long Island, New York and enjoys writing poetry and watching anime. In addition to DEBUT, Ruth is involved in CURB, CURJ, NSBE and BMES.
Osaiyekemwen Ruth Ogbemudia
Research & Development Analyst
Saahil Joshi
Research & Development Analyst
Arya Patel
Research & Development Analyst
Jack is a Junior from Berlin, Connecticut. He is majoring in biomedical engineering. Along with DEBUT, Jack is an undergraduate research assistant for the Schaffer Nishimura Lab researching closed loop optogenetics in Alzheimer's Disease. In his free time he likes going to Second Dam and spending time with friends.
Jack Letendre
Senior Research & Development Analyst
Sarah Jano
Research & Development Analyst
Molly is a freshmen majoring in Biomedical Engineering. She is originally from Wall, New Jersey and enjoys hiking, reading, and going to the beach. In addition to DEBUT, she is a member of the Society of Women Engineers Events Committee and the Biomedical Engineering Society.
Molly Matri
Research & Development Analyst
Nambita is a freshman in arts and sciences with an interest in the intersection between chemistry, neuroscience, ethics, and technology. In addition to DEBUT, Nambita is involved with CURB, EARS, and the CU Healthcare Review. She is passionate about mental health and maternal advocacy. In her free time, she involves herself in Indian classical dance, art, and some Dungeons & Dragons.
Nambita Sahai
Research & Development Analyst
Sara is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering. She is originally from Long Island, New York. Other than DEBUT, Sara is a member of the Cornell Chinese Students Association, Biomedical Engineering Society, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, and the Putnam Lab.
Sara Lok
Research & Development Analyst
Dora John
Research & Development Analyst
Saaya is a freshman in the College of Engineering. She is majoring in Computer Science, with a minor in Biomedical Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, crocheting, and going to concerts.
Saaya Nair
Research & Development Analyst
Arielle is a freshman from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and is majoring in Biological Engineering. She enjoys learning about neuroscience, and in her free time plays intramural volleyball at Cornell and likes to bake.
Arielle Schwarzberg
Research & Development Analyst