Having moved across 4 countries growing up, Arjun did his undergrad degree at the University of Toronto. He split his studies across all three sciences, with a double major in Biochemistry and Chemical Physics (theoretical quantum mechanics), and a minor in Mathematics. With an interest in neural computation, he did his PhD under Mitya Chklovskii and Simon Laughlin, jointly between the University of Cambridge and HHMI's Janelia Research Campus. For his postdoctoral work, he travelled, yet again, to Switzerland, to work with Botond Roska. Now in Charleston, he enjoys birdwatching and wildlife photography along the coastline, when he is isn't asking questions about circuit neuroscience and cognitive function. 

Originally from Moldova, Julia grew up across the US, living in a total of 6 different states at 14 different locations. She earned her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a Computational Concentration, as well as a minor in Biomedical Engineering, from Carnegie Mellon University in 2023. During her undergrad, Julia conducted research under Alison Barth, exploring the neural correlates of learning and memory. She then spent her first year post-grad in Seattle, joining a research startup in Alzheimer's drug discovery. Making her return to academia, Julia is now in Charleston investigating the neural circuitry behind consciousness at the Bharioke lab, while enjoying learning to surf, creating tie-dye art, and exploring the local music scene in her free time.

Cat, originally from Tampa, Florida, graduated from the University of Florida in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Health Science. During her undergraduate years, she conducted research with Dr. Jared Tanner, focusing on brain age and studying the machine learning models used to estimate it. When she isn't delving into the complexities of the mind, she is pursuing her passions in aviation and music, either flying ultralight airplanes or practicing the piano. Now in Charleston, she is exploring both the city and the intricacies of cortical circuit computations as a member of The Bharioke Lab.

Born in California but raised outside of Boston, Aidan earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Math from UMass Amherst in 2021. Continuing at UMass, he received his master’s in Computer Science with a focus in machine learning in 2023. At the Bharioke lab, Aidan is exploring how features from the development of biological neural networks might contribute to the training of artificial neural networks. Outside of work he has a passion for game development and an interest in reinforcement learning (the underlying neuroscience of which has also been piquing his interest). More importantly, he hopes to one day determine the optimal strategy for his family's favorite card game, Quest.

A South Carolina local, Jayden was born and raised in Simpsonville. He graduated from Presbyterian College in 2024, with both a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and his first taste of scientific research, in an inorganic chemistry lab. Having whetted his taste buds, Jayden moved to MUSC to  investigate alcohol-biased signaling in the mediodorsal thalamus, jointly under Patrick Mulholland and Jen Rinker. In the lab, he is building on this prior work in fiber photometry and data analysis and transitioning to working with two-photon imaging data and studying the dynamics of ensembles of neurons in both the adult and embryonic mouse cortex. In his free time, Jayden enjoys being a dog dad to his dog, Harley, and playing below-average golf.

Born in Georgia, Courtney travelled around the US and England during her childhood, before returning to her home state for college. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and an initial aim to become a Physician’s Assistant. However, research caught her eye, and she joined MUSC’s masters program to expand her research experience. Her long-standing interests in psychology and anatomy have fueled her excitement to be working in the lab, where those interests intertwine in questions about the formation of circuits within the brain, and how those circuits implement cognitive functions. Outside of the lab, Courtney enjoys creating artwork, going to concerts, and drinking Diet Coke.