Meet the Class of 2027
Mihiar Wannousse
Hometown: Latakia, SYRIA
Majors: Biochemstriy, Biology with a Masters in Chemistry
Activities & Honors
- President – UNICEF at Penn
- Business Manager – Mask and Wig
- Onsite Director and Board Member – SHOP (Shelter Health Outreach Program)
- Research Assistant – Tchou Breast Cancer Lab
- Vagelos MLS Scholar
- Syrian American Club Award
- Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Scholar Award
Hobbies: Sculpting and clay work, exploring Philadelphia, and nature walks.
Favorite Book: The Prophet by Jobran Khalil Jobran
Favorite Movie: The Devil Wears Prada
Favorite Food: Mediterranean food
Favorite Quote: “Scientia ipsa potentia est.” [Knowledge itself is power.] ~ Sir Francis Bacon
Plans After Penn: Pursuing an MD/PhD to become a physician scientist! I will be taking a gap year to continue my project in breast cancer research with my current lab before continuing in higher education.
