Passionate about neuroscience, Unikora believes studying the nervous system reveals how we perceive, process, and respond to the world, thereby changing the way we treat each other and understand the human condition. From an early age, she was fascinated by the brain’s plasticity and the rise of consciousness from molecules and cells. She has always known she wanted to be a physician. As a student of the Program of Liberal Medical Education, Unikora has pursued her interests in literature and education while aspiring to become a neurosurgeon and researcher. She conducts research on Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease at Rhode Island Hospital. Eager to help her community, she teaches and mentors Providence public high school students in a science enrichment program, Brown Science Prep. Invested in improving education to better serve students with learning disabilities, she hopes her research background and experiences with children in the community will give her a unique perspective in understanding how to approach this issue. She is a clarinetist and enjoys creating art with children at hospitals. She is also an active member and leader in the Brown Outdoor Leadership Training program.