Angela Zhao

Angela Zhao is a Yale College junior (class of 2025) majoring in cognitive science with a theme in neurodevelopment and connections between brain and behavior, and pursuing an Education Studies Certificate. In the Chandra Lab, she works with her mentor Mary Alice Allnutt to investigate the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's disease pathology using Line 61 alpha-synuclein overexpressing mouse models.

During her free time, Angela finds joy in dancing, traveling, playing the flute, and working with children in educational contexts. As an FGLI student, she believes STEM education should be accessible and engaging for everyone. She aspires to blend her passions for community engagement and studying the mysteries of the brain, envisioning a future where she can contribute meaningfully to both clinical and research settings in neurology.