Syed Naqvi, BS

Syed Naqvi (He/Him/His) graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BS in Biological Sciences and a BS in Environment, Culture, and Health. His McNair Scholar research and honors thesis focused on studying the health burdens of contaminated water and creating hydrogel beads that could be used to treat contaminated water as a solution.

He conducted postbaccalaureate research at UMass Chan with Dr. Anthony Nunes studying non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. His experience motivated him to pursue a PhD in CPHR. Currently, Syed is a first year PhD student working on diabetes epidemiology related research mentored by Dr. Anthony Nunes.