Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Specialization in Biochemistry 
Research Professor: Professor Joel Hockensmith

Biography

Mehron is from Virginia Beach, Virginia and graduated from Ocean Lakes High School. He is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a specialization in biochemistry.

Mehron has been a member of the Hockensmith lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics since June 2018. His project has been based around identifying the structure of an Active DNA-dependent ATPase A Domain inhibitor (ADAADi) as a model for SNF2 Chromatin Remodeling enzymes that play a role in cancer proliferation. ADAADi has the potential to be the next best cancer treatment as it can inhibit chromatin remodeling to prevent transcription. Mehron hopes that his project in the Hockensmith Lab will assist in the finding the structure of the unknown compound in future experiments.

Outside of lab, Mehron was the President of the Persian Cultural Society, Office of Health Promotion Intern, Peer Health Educator, Secretary of Neuroscience Enthusiasts Club, Outreach Chair of Charlottesville Alliance for Refugees, a volunteer for Computers 4 Kids, and has been a TA for CHEM 1411. After graduating, he will take two gap years to pursue his interests and prepare for medical school.