Nikki Fernando ’26

Pre-Medical

Neuroscience

nikkigfernando@uri.edu

Activities

Women’s tennis team. Volunteer research assistant at the Logan Lab, examining the neural correlation between physical health and neurocognitive function in children and adolescents with ADHD. STEM Tutor at the Academic Enhancement Center. Vice President of the Filipino Student Association. During school breaks, I volunteer as part of the auxiliary at Maui Memorial Medical Center. 

What would you tell your freshman self?

You have time! Being in pre-health may feel like you have so many boxes to check off, but it is important to live in the present and create connections that you’ll have for the rest of your life!