DLS Student Ambassador
- Tracy Lu
- Graduation Year: 2026
- Major: Cell Biology and Neuroscience
- Minor(s): Psychology
- Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ
- Career Interest: Neurosurgery
- Fun Fact: I am currently working on rebuilding my endurance and practicing consistency by going on runs every morning!
- What was your favorite class and why?:
Fundamentals of Neurobiology with Dr. Shu-Chan Hsu was one of my favorite classes I have ever taken here at Rutgers. While the course was intensive regarding memorization, Dr. Hsu always emphasized understanding over rote memorization. She always took the time to elucidate complex concepts with mnemonic aids, diagrams, and fun gifs in her presentations. She also was willing to answer my questions about different disease pathologies, allowing me to foster a deeper understanding of the subject. Dr. Hsu’s approach not only facilitated my learning but also ignited a genuine passion for neurobiology within me, for she encouraged me to apply my knowledge beyond the classroom, explore neuroscience further, and consider its practical applications in real-world contexts.
- What other Rutgers activities and extracurricular activities do you participate in?:
I am an e-board member in charge of fundraising for the Cell Biology and Neuroscience Society. I am also a member of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and the American Preventive Screening & Education Association (APSEA). I work as an undergraduate researcher at the Boison Lab in the Department of Neurosurgery, where I study drug-induced respiratory suppression and brain signaling. In my free time, I volunteer as an EMT for the River Road Rescue Squad. I also try to maintain a regular gym schedule as a stress reliever throughout the week.
