About the Founder
My name is Minchae (Kaylyn) Kim, and I started this organization because I believe in storytelling through medicine.
Stories not only have the power to connect humans but also encourage teenagers to learn more about medicine. This is what motivated me to start this medical literacy blog.
Whether it is a life-changing experience or a daily occurrence, our team aims to highlight daily teenage science, medicine, and underrepresented medical concepts to make medicine more accessible.
As you read our weekly articles, we hope you can develop a lifelong curiosity for learning.
Meet the Executives
Our Med Tales leaders are the aspiring healthcare advocates and voices behind the articles you read here today. Reach out to them for any assistance or inspiration!
Amber Zhou
Chapter Representative for Brearley School in New York City
I am a high school junior at the Brearley School in New York City with a strong interest in various fields of biomedicine. My science experience includes both wet-lab research and data analysis in neuroscience, genetics, cell biology, toxicology, and computational biology. Outside of research, I volunteer at a pediatric hospital and work to make healthcare more accessible for the families there. At school, I seek leadership positions as co-head of Science Club and The Catalyst, our STEM magazine. I hope to pursue a career in biomedical research and medicine after college!
Yuuken Miura
Chapter Representative for Hiroo Gakuen Koishikawa Senior High School in Tokyo
Hi! I'm Yuuken, a high school senior from Tokyo, Japan, with a strong interest in immunology and biomedical research. My research experience has focused on understanding the relationship between the gut microbiome and obesity, during which I gained experience with molecular biology techniques and explored how the immune system influences human health. Outside of research, I co-founded a volunteer organization that teaches English to children through interactive activities, combining my interests in education and community service. I’m also passionate about science communication and enjoy finding creative ways to make complex medical topics more accessible. In my free time, I love playing basketball, watching sports, and writing poetry. I hope to pursue a career in biomedical research and medicine in the future.
Aarohi Desai
Chapter Representative for Delhi Public School South in Bangalore
Hi! I’m Aarohi, a high school student from India. I aspire to study medicine, with a strong interest in neuroscience, psychology, cardiovascular health and public health! I love researching and exploring how the brain, behaviour and medicine connect. I’m extremely passionate about making medical and scientific information more engaging and accessible to the youth! I believe health literacy is a powerful tool for empowering communities. Through The Med Tales, I hope to contribute to meaningful conversations about healthcare while inspiring other students to get curious about science and public health!Hi! I’m Aarohi, a high school student from India. I aspire to study medicine, with a strong interest in neuroscience, psychology, cardiovascular health and public health! I love researching and exploring how the brain, behaviour and medicine connect. I’m extremely passionate about making medical and scientific information more engaging and accessible to the youth! I believe health literacy is a powerful tool for empowering communities. Through The Med Tales, I hope to contribute to meaningful conversations about healthcare while inspiring other students to get curious about science and public health!
Naitik Patel
Chapter Representative for Katy, Texas
Hi! I'm Naitik, a junior from Katy, Texas, with a passion for regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and biomedical innovation. I'm particularly interested in understanding how stem cells and somatic cells can be directed or reprogrammed into specialized cell types, and my current research focuses on addressing key challenges in regenerative medicine by improving the precision, efficiency, and versatility of cellular reprogramming.
Beyond research, I enjoy building projects that combine medicine, technology, and education to make healthcare more accessible. I'm currently developing a medical startup focused on patient education and health literacy, while also exploring how AI can support the future of medicine. I serve as the President of my school's Science Fair and Publications Club, where I help students conduct meaningful research and communicate their work through scientific writing and presentations.
Outside the lab, you'll usually find me playing guitar, competing in tennis, or working on my next research or startup idea. My goal is to become a physician-scientist, advancing regenerative medicine through both research and clinical care while creating technologies that improve patient outcomes.
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Ethan Malunga
Rion Nakata
Medical Writer
Medical Writer and Research Editor
Social Media Manager
Navya Gupta
Medical Writer
Piyush Kolekar
Medical Writer and Interviewer
Lucy Wang
Medical Writer and Interviewer
Wataru Kawaguchi
Medical Writer and Social Media Designer
Yuki Nishimura
Social Media Designer
Sarah Sabt
Medical Writer and Interviewer