Ilgin Sonmez

I’m Ilgin, a first year biomedical sciences student. This year, as the freshers representative of our society, I worked together with the members of our committee and gained experience in organising and leading events, such as academic talks and socials. 

In the talks and discussions I participated in, I observed that our society attracts great minds. Every Q&A session broadened my perspective and left me even more interested in learning about neurodegeneration.

As someone who’s passionate about dementia research, I would love to help lead the society next year as the vice president, and continue making opportunities for our members to connect with researchers in this field and shape the future of neuroscience. 

I’m diligent and a good communicator. I’m confident when it comes to planning and organising. But even more than that, I find taking on responsibilities, especially when it comes to things I care about, really enjoyable. 

I'm excited about where we can take UCLDRS next year together. Thank you for your support!