Fall 2024 Issue

“For he who has health has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” - Thomas Carlyle

In this issue, we explore the hope brought by healthcare in dimensions ranging from rural Bangladesh to the lab bench at Brown University. The Journal is proud to feature less publicized innovations of the healthcare space. Through personal interviews with leaders of every organization we write about, our teams get a glimpse into the inner workings of the industry. Our creative team brings to life the stories we tell in original artwork for each article.

Whether you are a student, professional, or just a curious mind, we trust that this edition of the Journal will be an illuminating read. May the manifestations of hope presented here be your inspiration to seek out hope wherever you can find it and to create it where there is none.

Thank you for reading.

Atticus Henry
Editor-in-Chief

RNA Therapy Reproductive Health AI Biotech Maternal

Pioneering RNA-Based Cancer Therapies

Sophia Huang
Hadley Carr
Grace Martin
Kira Karafotas

Battle for Women’s Global Health

Sirena D’Orazio
Viva Voong
Megan Vu
Natalie Ho

Sharper Sense

Jason Lin
Esther Liu
Sayan Sonnad-Joshi

Kira Karafotas

Maternova

Kainoa Maruoka

Olivia Bergin
Sneha Tallam
Everest Maya-Tudor
Natalie Ho

Empowering Preventative Healthcare

Manan Pancholy
Brynn Goggins
Michelange Senat
Kira Karafotas

Spring 2024 Issue

“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.” - Hippocrates

As the Father of Medicine and the namesake of the Hippocratic Oath, Hippocrates understood the fundamental intersectionality of Medicine. Exactly this truth is what the Brown Journal of Healthcare Advancement embodies. As the medical world expands and innovates exponentially, we chronicle the visionaries who are catalyzing this change at every level, especially those which traditionally are overlooked. The Journal examines the people and the science improving, reimagining, and reinventing medicine in all its forms.

Our teams have compiled in-depth looks at some of the most important and innovative companies, organizations, and topics in medicine today. We would like to thank all those who provided us with information and interviews, those who researched, wrote, and edited the articles, and those who illustrated and designed the Journal. This edition would not be possible without the impactful and dedicated help of each and every member of our Journal.

Atticus Henry
Editor-in-Chief

Our Team

Advisor | Scott Rivkees, MD

Professor of the Practice of Health Services, Policy and Practice, Associate Director of the Accelerated Master of Public Health Program, Vice Chair of Health Services, Policy and Practice at the Brown University School of Public Health

Victoria Chen | Co-Director

Victoria is a senior concentrating in Computational Biology. As one of the directors, she oversee logistics and coordinate our various teams to ensure each issue comes together smoothly. What Victoria loves most about BJHA is getting to work with writers and artists who have all kinds of passions and interests — it’s so exciting to see where healthcare is headed! Outside of BJHA, you can find her watching musicals, playing the flute, or puzzling over the NYT Connections!

Shiven Sasipalli | Events Co-Director

Shiven is a junior from Memphis, Tennessee concentrating in Neuroscience, with an interest in its applications in translational medicine. He is involved in glioblastoma stem cell research, looking at understanding the epigenetic landscape of these cells and how this can be explored to develop therapeutics, the Ivy League + Pre-Health Society, and various other clubs, as well as TAing NEUR 0010 and BIOL 0800. Outside of this, he enjoys going on walks, trying new coffees and teas, and binge-watching TV shows.

Krish Shah | Director of Finances

Krish Shah is a junior at Brown University pursuing degrees in Business Economics and Neuroscience. He serves as the Finance Chair for the Brown Journal of Healthcare Advancement, where he has also co-authored articles on emerging biotech innovations. Krish is passionate about research into neurodegeneration, leveraging his diverse academic and professional experiences to contribute to impactful research and strategic initiatives in healthcare.

Shrey Mehta | Events Co-Director

Shrey Mehta, Class of 2026, is a Neuroscience undergraduate student on the pre-medical track. He's been a writer and editor for BJHA in the past, and is now currently one of the Events Coordinators for the Executive Board. He loves being able to express different topics in science and healthcare through different modes of journalism!

Kira Karafotas | Co-Creative Director

Kira is a junior studying Graphic Design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Her role includes designating tasks, ensuring that each piece aligns with our brand identity, and creating layouts and InDesign documents for every issue, including overseeing bookbinding processes. With a focus on collaboration, she edits and provides feedback on design work, making herself available to support her team and help them.

Natalie Ho | Co-Creative Director

Natalie Ho is currently studying Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design. She works as a co-creative director at BJHA and is interested in the intersection between public health and design. In her free time, she enjoys designing funky typefaces and binding sketchbooks for her friends.

Pierre Jolin | Co-Director

Pierre is a junior at Brown University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, with a certificate in Data Fluency, and is enrolled in the 5-year UG-MPH program. He currently serves as a Director for the Brown Journal of Healthcare Advancement and has research and internship experience with the California Department of Public Health as well as the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research at Brown. Pierre is particularly passionate about public health policy and hopes to pursue a career in medicine.

Atticus Henry | Editor-in-Chief

Originally from North Carolina and now a senior at Brown, Atticus currently serves as the Journal's Editor-in-Chief. Atticus is a Biology & International and Public Affairs concentrator and hoping to end up in consulting. When not working on the Journal, you can find Atticus doing genetics research, tutoring, or in the Rock.

Eileen Wu | Associate Editor-in-Chief

Eileen is a junior at Brown University pursuing a double concentration in Neuroscience and Literary Arts. She is especially passionate about the power of storytelling in expanding the accessibility of healthcare information and in bringing light to healthcare inequalities. As an Associate Editor in Chief, she is in charge of leading the writing teams and overseeing the article-creation process. In her free time, Eileen enjoys playing tennis and the flute, attending concerts (both classical and modern), creative writing, and cafe-hopping.

Ohm Patel | Associate Editor-in-Chief

Ohm is from Long Island, New York, and he grew up really close to the beach. He started getting into Healthcare Journalism in high school when new companies and products were being made during COVID. Recently, Ohm has been researching pharmaceutical companies and their impact on our daily lives. At Brown, he is the captain of the Men's Volleyball Team, likes to rock climb, and loves to sit on the Main Green whenever it's nice out. Ohm is excited to keep editing for the Journal for the coming years!