COMMITTEE 2021-2022

Executive committee 

Jay Park
​President

I am a Final year medical student with a keen interest in Neurosurgery. My vision for EUNS is to maintain its highest reputation as a neurological society by promoting diversity, produce dynamic resources and events, and provide valuable network with passionate individuals. I look forward to the new expansion of our society and leaving a legacy for future generations interested in this field. My interests outside medicine are investment, business, music, wakeboarding, and skiing. 

Aastha Singh
​Vice President

I am a 4th-year medical student with a particular interest in neurology, forensics, and medical education. I look forward to being the Vice President of EUNS this year and collaborating with the committee to expand our global reach and organise a diverse range of engaging events. My extracurricular interests include business, art, and music​
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Sara Raza
​Secretary

Hi! I am Sara and I am a 5th- year medical student. I am interested in the neurological field with a particular interest in Stroke Medicine, Neurotrauma and  Neurodegenerative Diseases. I am looking forward to joining the EUNS, as their secretary and to be connecting and networking with you all! Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy spending my time in nature and charity work, alongside fashion, cooking and sunsets!

Saumya Maheshwari Treasurer

I’m a 4th year medical student with a keen interest in the fields of neuroscience and neurosurgery. I completed my preclinical studies at St Andrews, before studying for a MScR in the Laboratory of Molecular Neurodegeneration and Gene Therapy at Oxford. As treasurer, I hope to help facilitate the EUNS team with the running of affordable and successful events this academic year. ​

Zinnia Lyall
​  Marketing Executive

I have just finished my second year as a medical student, and during the neuroscience module, I developed a keen interest in the filed. I'm thrilled to be part of EUNS this year, and as marketing executive, I'm hoping to maximise our outreach so that our events reach as many people, with an interest in neurology, as possible.
Conference team

Harin Wijayathunga  Conference Chair

Hi folks, I’m Harin and I’m a fourth year Medical student from Leeds. Alongside the clinic, I have an extremely keen eye on research, particularly pertaining to memory and the cognitive processes at work during sleep. Having completed my intercalated neurosciences dissertation at the Morris Lab, I’ve been lucky enough to observe the academic process in all its glory. I’m very excited to join the conference team and put together an event that is stimulating to those from a variety of fields, whilst being appropriately accessible regardless of stage of study.

Katie Reid
Conference Publicity Lead

I am a 5th year medical student with a keen interest in neurology, and I have very much enjoyed being a part of EUNS for several years now. I look forward to working with the the conference team, and I am excited to help make this year’s conference a great event for all!
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Erica Schnaar-Campbell  
Conference Finance Lead

Hi! I'm a 4th year medical student from South Africa. I have a keen interest in neurology and neuroscience and I'm particularly interested in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. I'm very excited to be a part of the committee and look forward to organising an interesting conference this year! My hobbies include silversmithing, korfball and playing ukulele.

Clair Soo-Blackwood 
Conference Workshop Lead

Hello! I'm Clair-Soo, a 3rd year medical student intercalating in Neuroscience. My main interests include Clinical Neuroscience (in particular Neuro-Oncology, Paediatric Epilepsy and Neuropsychology). I am excited to work with the rest of the International Conference Committee to help connect students who are interested in neuroscience with exciting research on a global platform. I hope to help make the conference a valuable event for all!
Neuroscience Co-ordinators

Neuroanatomy Co-ordinators

Hannah Mcgillivray

Hello, my name is Hannah. I am a 5th year medical student here at the University of Edinburgh. I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, where I grew up enjoying our beautiful coast and surrounding mountains. I have a keen interest in neuroscience and am overjoyed to be joining the EUNS team this year.

Kyi Lae Shune Kyaw

I got really interested in neurology after the year 2 neuroscience module so I attended neurology related events to explore the specialty further. This is where my passion for neuroscience grew tremendously and so I want to organise events for students like myself who might potentially find their passion in neuroscience at EUNS' events too!

Niamh Rafferty  

I am a fifth year medical student with interests in neurology and neurosurgery. I am excited to join the committee this year and am particularly looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm for neuroanatomy and teaching by organising tutorials for other medical students.

Julia Jakiela  

I am currently studying Medicinal and Biological Chemistry and planning to continue my academic pathway on Graduate Entry Medicine. For me, the human brain is such an intriguing machinery that I decided to dive into cognitive neuroscience and play around 3D printing combined with MRI scans. I am an enthusiast of astrochemistry, space medicine, surgical skills, and 19th century medical procedures. I am happy to contribute to neuroanatomy section of EUNS and share my passion with others!
Neurosurgery Co-ordinators

Public Engagement Co-ordinators

Arslan Raja

Hello! I am Arslan, a third year medical student, and am thrilled to be joinig EUNS as a Neurosurgery Co-ordinator. My passion for surgery is immense and neurosurgery is definitely one of the potential candidates, along with Orthopaedic surgery. In the upcoming year, I will strive to organise and deliver quality events to inform and inspire the next generations of neurosurgeons! That's it from me- I'll see you all in the near future!

Ma'arij Anwar

Hi! I’m Ma’arij, a second year medical student. I have a keen interest in academic neurosurgery, a field I aspire to be part of one day. In my free time I enjoy learning magic (you'll always see me with a pack of cards😁) and oil painting. I look forward to being a part of the EUNS committee to organise some amazing events this year!
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Jasleen Sanghera

I am a third year medical student intercalating in Neuroscience and I am really interest in clinical neuroscience. I am looking forward to working with the rest of the EUNS committee to organise this year's neurotheatre event!

Yu Nakamura

Hello! I am Yu and I am a second year medical student. I am looking forward to working with the rest of the EUNS committee to organise this year's neurotheatre event!
Research Lead

Andrew Macphie
Hi! I am Andrew and I am a third year medical student. I have a keen interest in academic neurology and neuroscience, as well as research in general. I am looking forward to helping provide some opportunities for other students to get involved in research projects, and bolstering the research interests of the society
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Our Vision

Edinburgh students attempting to bring Bronowski's ragamuffin, barefoot irreverence to Neuroscience.

Maintain its highest reputation as a neurological society by promoting diversity, produce dynamic resources and events, and provide valuable network with passionate individuals. ​

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© Edinburgh University Neuro Sociery 
Designed by Ma'arij Anwar, Edited by Sara Raza.