About the Founder
My name is Kaylyn Kim. Since taking a 5th-grade poetry class, I realized that stories have the power to tie humans together, and that is what motivated me to start this medical literacy blog.
Whether it is a life-changing experience or a daily occurrence, I want to highlight what makes us all human as our team raises awareness of stigmatized or underrepresented medical concepts for teens.
As you read this blog, I hope you can develop a curiosity for learning. See you around!
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!
Sheza T.
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