Celine Lau is a rising sophomore at Georgetown University studying Neurobiology with a minor in Statistics on the pre-medical track. She is passionate about understanding how environmental and biological factors influence human health, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

As a Laidlaw Scholar, Celine is investigating the relationship between environmental exposures, such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and student health outcomes. Her research explores how differences in air quality across regions may contribute to disparities in educational and cognitive outcomes, with a focus on developing a deeper understanding of environmental determinants of health.

Celine also conducts research in the laboratory of Dr. Priyanka Joshi at Georgetown University, where she studies metabolic pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. Her broader interests lie at the intersection of neuroscience, environmental health, and translational medicine, with the goal of contributing to research that improves prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex diseases.

Beyond research, Celine is involved in healthcare and community service initiatives, including EMT work, free clinic volunteering, and student organizations focused on music, bioethics, and Alzheimer’s awareness. She hopes to pursue a career as a physician-scientist, combining clinical care with research to address pressing challenges in human health.