For the 2022-23 academic year, the APSA board is:
President/Secretary
Aishani Gargapati, Weiss College
Major: Biosciences
Year: Class of 2024 – Junior
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother!
My name is Aishani Gargapati, and I am a junior majoring in Biosciences. I have been very interested in the fields of medicine and research from a young age and am interested in research in the field of radiation oncology. In Rice APSA, I look forward to helping cultivate dialogue among the Rice community about the intersection of medicine and research and collaborating with the leadership team to organize events, such as Physician-Scientists panels and a Former Rice Alum MD/PhD Student Panel.
Professional Development Chair
Sai Manikonda, Lovett College
Major: Cell Biology and Genetics
Year: Sophomore
Fun fact: Can drive stick shift.
Treasurer
Nathanael Mathew, Lovett College
Majors: Biosciences (Minor in Entrepreneurship)
Year: 2025
Fun Fact: I like writing poetry
Nathanael Mathew is a sophomore from Duncan College majoring in Biosciences and minoring in Entrepreneurship. He likes learning about science and medicine, but is also fascinated by the world of startups and innovation. Nathanael has lived in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. You can find Nathanael keeping up with Houston sports, especially when they’re winning!
Website Coordinator
Ayush Suresh, Lovett College
Majors: Computer Science
Year: 2025
Fun Fact: I’m a huge Houston sports fan and an avid sports statistics follower.
My name is Ayush Suresh, and I’m a freshman from Houston, TX. Computer science has long been a passion of mine, but during my gap year this past year, I became interested in the vast possibilities of applying a rigorous understanding of technology to health and medicine. I’m excited to guide and participate in the exploration of the intersection of scientific research with medicine that APSA strives to pursue throughout the course of this year.
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan, MD, PhD