Aaron is a biostatistics major on a pre-medical track in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science at the College of Health at Lehigh University. Aaron’s engaged in laboratory research under the SEA-PHAGES program, working on Mycobacterium smegmatis phage genome analysis. Aaron’s current research works on building a statistical model for influenza that works in congregate settings. Aaron’s long-term goals include pursuing an MD or a joint MD/MPH degree, with a focus on integrating data-driven methods into patient care, population health, and health policy decision-making.