Roberto Henry graduated from Canton Junior-Senior High School and is a Physiology and Neurobiology major. Roberto has worked as a summer intern doing research with Dr. Kuchel at the UConn Health Center. He was a part of the UCHC HPPI program, and his ultimate goal is to become a physician.
Author: Hoffmann, Jessamy
2007 Rowe Scholar: Valen Diaz
Valen Diaz graduated from Masuk High School and comes from Oxford, CT. She has been selected for participation in the Combined Program in Medicine and is a Psychology major. Valen is a certified EMT and has gained great experience volunteering for various emergency medical services in her community.
2007 Rowe Scholar: James Alvarez
James Alvarez, from Colchester, CT, is a Kinesiology major. He graduated from Bacon Academy where he distinguished himself academically and as a leader in school and community service organizations, particularly Bacon Academy’s Peer Advocate League.
2006 Rowe Scholar: Viviane Trinh
Viviane Trinh, from Stamford, CT, is in the Combined Program in Dentistry with a double major in Biological Sciences and Anthropology. She is planning to become a general dentist, orthodontist, or an oral surgeon. She is also passionate about ballet.
2006 Rowe Scholar: Luke Monteagudo
Luke Monteagudo is in the Combined Program in Medicine and is majoring in Biological Sciences. He was born in Cape Town, South Africa and moved with his family to Connecticut when he was five. In addition to his scholastic achievements, Luke has a Black Belt in Karate and holds the rank of Eagle Scout.
2006 Rowe Scholar: Anita Jones
Anita Jones is an Allied Health major from Bridgeport, CT. She plans to attend medical school. She placed first in the Health Occupations Students of America state competition. She also plays clarinet for the University of Connecticut Marching Band.
2006 Rowe Scholar: Philip Gorecki
Philip Gorecki is in the Combined Program in Medicine majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. He was born in Poland and grew up in New Britain, CT. He is interested in the field of orthopedic surgery.
2006 Rowe Scholar: Sean Ghassem-Zadeh
Sean Ghassem-Zadeh, from Shelton, CT, is a Combined Dental Program student majoring in Biological Sciences. In high school, he was editor of the school newspaper, president of the Student Council, and captain of the varsity tennis team.
2006 Rowe Scholar: Shaylice Bragg
Shaylice Bragg, from New Haven, CT, is in the Combined Medical/Dental program. She is a graduate of Hill Regional Career High School and is interested in becoming a Pediatric Orthodontist.
2005 Rowe Scholar: Rishi Kothari
Rishi Kothari attended Enfield High School, where he was the valedictorian of his class. He is a member of the Combined Program in Medicine and recently studied abroad in Singapore.