Alice Finkelstein

Alice Finkelstein is a junior majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Data Science. She aspires to become a physician-scientist and is passionate about translational medicine, therapeutic development, and reducing healthcare disparities through accessible biotechnology. She conducts neurodevelopmental research using brain organoids and was previously a member of Stanford's iGEM team, where she worked on developing a gene therapy for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Beyond academics, she is involved in multiple dance groups on campus and enjoys making jewelry, hiking, baking, and exploring new cafés. Alice is excited to be a part of the Bioethics Fellowship and looks forward to engaging in discussions about the ethical implications of emerging biotechnologies and the responsible translation of scientific innovation into clinical care.