How can I meet with a BMB Peer Advisor?
Visit them in 912 LGRT during their drop-in hours (listed below), or email @email with your questions.
Ask them about:
- Degree requirements for BMB
- Course prerequisites
- Advanced electives
- How to get into a research lab
- Choices for Gen Ed classes
- Use of SPIRE
Please DO NOT contact the BMB Peer Advisors via their personal UMass email accounts. All inquiries should be directed to @email.
Fall 2026 Peer Advising Schedule
Monday: 11am-1pm (Luke); 1pm-2:30pm (Ella); 2:30pm-4:30pm (Malcolm)
Tuesday: 8am-10am (Iain); 12pm-2pm (Pravin); 3:30pm-5:30pm (Malcolm)
Wednesday: 12:15pm-2:15pm (Pravin); 4pm-6pm (Suhana)
Thursday: 8am-10am (Iain); 1pm-3pm (Luke); 4pm-6pm (Suhana)
Friday: 10am-12:30pm (Ella)
Who are the BMB Peer Advisors?
Pravin Arunkumar
Class of 2027
Pravin is a research assistant, on eboards of Pre-Medical Society and Tamil Student Association, and works as an RA in the Northeast Residential Area. He is on the dual degree pathway for BMB and Neuroscience and pre-med. When he's not working you can find him getting bagels at People's Market in Student Union.
Luke Kenawell
Class of 2027
Luke is a Biochem Lab TA, Peer Tutor with the LRC, and Research Assistant at the Cheung lab. He is involved with the UMass Permaculture Gardening Club and enjoys hiking and playing guitar in his free time.
Ella Bobocea
Class of 2028
Ella is a Physics 131 TA, an NIH research intern, and a receptionist at UHS. In her free time, she is involved in the UMass Fashion Organization and enjoys exploring student markets and new study spots on campus (her current favorite is the Worcester Cafe).
Malcolm Courchesne
Class of 2028
Malcolm is an undergraduate researcher in the Hardy Lab, serves on the executive board of UMass Pre-Medical Society, and is a lead TA for BIO 151. He loves the outdoors, is an avid trail runner, and can often be found exploring the White Mountains of New Hampshire.