Akla Gebreselassie

I was born and raised in Ethiopia and moved to the US four years ago for college. I graduated from Augustana College with a B.A. in Neuroscience and Accounting and a minor in Chemistry. My passion is to become a scientist developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. What brings me joy is serving communities and working on issues beyond myself. Outside of research, I love reading, swimming, shopping, trying new cultural foods, going to movies and music festivals, and hiking. Beyond STEM, I’m passionate about making learning accessible, and I’m excited to explore new approaches to that mission.

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