Education is one of the four pillars of UNMC's mission and our students are the lifeblood of that aspect of campus life. In UNMC Today's Student Spotlight, we get to know some of these students, who will become tomorrow's health care professionals. Today we meet:
- Name: Kasturi Banerjee
- Hometown: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Program/Year: Graduate studies, fourth year
List three songs on your playlist.
- "Kill Em with Kindness," by Selena Gomez
- "Cheap Thrills," by Sia
- "Never Forget You," by Zara Larsson
What sparked your interest in immunology?
During my childhood days, I used to get very sick and always wondered why it happened so often. While I was at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, pursuing my dual B.S.-M.S. degree, I got introduced to the field of immunology, which gave me an answer to my childhood dilemma. Thus, I started my journey in this field as a researcher, and after coming to UNMC, I found myself lucky enough to be working on tumor immunology. Your favorite study snack is:
Garden Trail Mix (with raisins and gems in it)
Your favorite app is:
Facebook
Three things people may not know about you:
- I love painting and writing poems, and I have been fortunate enough to showcase my paintings at a local art event in Omaha.
- I want to travel to all the beaches in the world.
- I love staying up-to-date in fashion and makeup trends.