Mariana Macias is a senior from Orlando, FL, studying Neuroscience with minors in Healthcare Management, and Legal Studies and History at the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of the lab, she is involved in the Philadelphia Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, helping expand access to preventative care through community outreach. She also volunteers with the Brain Exercise Initiative, where she leads sessions to help slow cognitive decline in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, Mariana participates in Project Magnolia, which repurposes donated flowers into bouquets for patients in hospitals. In her free time, Mariana enjoys restaurant-hopping around Philly, baking new recipes, and spending time with friends — whether going out, watching a movie, or studying in coffee shops.