Elif Naz Ozsen

Elif is a Ph.D. student at Boston University in the Neurobiology program. She is investigating how key lysosomal-dependent signaling pathways are remodeled across neurons. Originally from Turkey, Elif attended Rutgers University in New Jersey and earned a B.A. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. To support her graduate studies, Elif has received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in 2024. She is passionate about mentorship and has previously served as a GSMI mentor in 2023. Elif is excited to continue with the GSMI team and supporting underrepresented applicants in STEM with crafting their personal statements.