Isabella Keeney

Alma Mater: UC Berkeley, B.A. Molecular and Cell Biology and Minor in English

Matriculation Year: 2022

About Isabella: Originally from Sacramento, Isabella moved to the Bay Area to complete her B.A. at UC Berkeley. Taking a non-traditional path to medical school, she spent the last few years completing a post-baccalaureate program at San Francisco State University and working on various research studies at UCSF and Stanford. She loves to spend her free time running, baking, reading, and salsa dancing.

Research Advisor: Sarah Farias

Research Interests: I’m interested in researching how aging impacts the brain, specifically in the context of neurodegenerative diseases–how to prevent them and how to treat them. I’m also interested in palliative care research to find the best care options for chronically ill patients.

Publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1016-7210