Our Team

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Kareem Fareed

CEO & CTO

Kareem Fareed

Kareem is a rising freshman at Stanford and is passionate about the intersection of Neuroscience and AI. From a young age, he has merged his interests in machine learning and medicine. He conducts research using machine learning to understand the molecular and structural aspects of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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Alexander Vincenti

COO & CFO

Alexander Vincenti

Alex is a rising freshman at Northeastern and is aiming for a career in Neurology. He conducts lab research in Neuro-Oncology, focusing on platelets, glioma cells, and their interactions in the tumor micro-environment. In college, he plans to study Neuroscience or Cellular Biology while continuing his research.

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Matthew Smith Ph.D.

Advisor

Matthew Smith PhD

Matthew Smith is an assistant professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Northeast Ohio Medical University. His research aims to improve diagnostic capabilities by using the eye to track brain neuron dysfunction, focusing on ipRGCs in Alzheimer's and adolescent traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Ethan Xiao

Associate

Ethan Xiao

Ethan Xiao is a finance student Ohio State University. He has held leadership roles in various organizations, including outreach coordination and finance. His hobbies include tennis, stock trading, and music. He helps Nyural with financial modeling.

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Reyhan Haider

Associate

Reyhan Haider

Reyhan is a rising high school senior from Northern Virginia interested in understanding the molecular mechanism behind complex neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric conditions. He helps write articles and papers, setting the foundation for the Nyural’s research.

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Shrey Bhavaraju

Associate

Shrey Bhavaraju

Shrey is rising Senior at University School in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, interested in the applications of Machine Learning to Healthcare and Business Fields. He currently helps with publishing newsletters regarding advancements for neurodegenerative diseases.

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Pranav Kallavi

Associate

Pranav Kallavi

Pranav is rising Senior at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania, with an interest in the finance, volunteering, and Speech & Debate. He currently helps with our fundraising processes.

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Tejas Rajagopalan

Associate

Tejas Rajagopalan

Tejas is a rising Junior at University School aiming for a career in Public Health and Public Policy, as well as Speech and Debate. He helps Nyural with creating blog posts and curating content.