2026/27 Committee

Meet the students leading the Society.

Our Executive Committee, Phase Representatives and five operational teams work together across education, research, events, communications and partnerships.

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Leadership

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee provides the Society's strategic leadership, governance and coordination, working with each team to deliver its education, research, events and professional engagement programme.

Portrait of Yusuf Soliman

President

Yusuf Soliman

Year 3

Yusuf leads the committee, oversees the Society's direction and governance, and represents it externally as President.

Fun factI have two birthdays.

Portrait of Andrew Omondi

Vice President

Andrew Omondi

Year 3

Andrew supports committee coordination, programme delivery and the member experience as Vice President.

Portrait of Kevin Felix

Secretary

Kevin Felix

Year 3

Kevin supports the Society's administration, records and committee communication as Secretary.

Portrait of Vishnu Ramanathan

Treasurer

Vishnu Ramanathan

Year 3

Vishnu oversees the Society's finances and supports responsible budgeting and financial planning as Treasurer.

BioVishnu is a third-year medical student with a keen interest in surgery. Outside medicine, he enjoys playing football and is a member of the university medics team.

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Student representation

Phase Representatives

The Phase Leads bring the perspectives of students in Years 1 to 5 into the Society's work.

Portrait of Calynn Fernandes

Phase 1 Lead

Calynn Fernandes

Year 2

Calynn represents students in Years 1 and 2 across the Society.

BioCalynn is a second-year medical student with a growing interest in haematology. She enjoys taking on creative and organisational roles, particularly in social media, event planning and student engagement. Outside medicine, she is always looking for new experiences, meeting new people and finding ways to make student life a little more fun and inclusive.

Fun factI love travelling and exploring new places, especially finding smaller, less touristy spots and trying new things.

Portrait of Priyanka Sabesan

Phase 2 Lead

Priyanka Sabesan

Year 3

Priyanka represents students in Years 3 to 5 across the Society.

BioPriyanka is a third-year medical student with a slightly concerning level of enthusiasm for blood. From cells to clotting and everything in between, she is excited to explore haematology in greater depth and understand what makes blood so fascinating. She looks forward to a year of learning, meeting new people and, naturally, talking about haemoglobin far more than necessary.

Our teams

Five teams, one shared programme

Team Leads coordinate each area with Officers who help turn plans into useful opportunities for members.

Operational teams

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Events Team

Plans and delivers educational, networking and social events that bring members together and connect students with opportunities across haematology.

Portrait of Farhaan Godar

Team Lead

Farhaan Godar

Year 3

Farhaan coordinates the Events Team and leads the planning and delivery of the Society's events.

BioFarhaan is the Events Team Lead and is committed to organising educational, networking and social events that bring members together and highlight the range of opportunities within haematology.

Fun factShares a birthday with Walter White.

Portrait of Iman Asim

Officer

Iman Asim

Year 2

Iman supports the planning and delivery of the Society's educational, networking and social events as an Events Officer.

BioIman is a Year 2 medical student keen to explore haematology beyond the core curriculum. With an interest in accessible teaching, clinical case discussions and useful revision resources, Iman hopes to bring enthusiasm, creativity and a collaborative approach to the Society's events programme.

Portrait of Gurtejas Singh Gulati

Officer

Gurtejas Singh Gulati

Year 2

Gurtejas supports the planning and delivery of the Society's educational, networking and social events as an Events Officer.

BioGurtejas is a second-year medical student passionate about making haematology accessible and engaging. Through roles as a Student Representative and Outreach Lead, Gurtejas has developed strong communication and organisational skills by gathering student feedback and coordinating initiatives. They look forward to bringing that experience to the Events Team.

Fun factI collect sneakers; finding rare pairs is my favourite downtime hobby.

04

Education Team

Develops clinically relevant teaching, revision and skills-based sessions designed to complement students' undergraduate learning.

Portrait of Sin Yee Chui

Team Lead

Sin Yee Chui

Year 4

Sin Yee co-leads the Education Team and helps plan teaching, revision and skills-based sessions.

BioSin Yee is a Year 4 medical student interested in exploring clinical haematology, diagnostics, research and career pathways beyond the curriculum. Experience in social media, event leadership and helping to organise Aston's first Surgical Conference will support the Education Team's teaching sessions and clinician-led careers events.

Portrait of Darren Appiah-Kubi

Team Lead

Darren Appiah-Kubi

Year 3

Darren co-leads the Education Team and helps plan teaching, revision and skills-based sessions.

BioDarren is a Year 3 medical student with a genuine interest in haematology and how medical-school knowledge translates into clinical practice. Experience as a tutor has developed an ability to explain complex topics clearly, with a particular interest in student-led teaching and clinically relevant case sessions.

Portrait of Mafaaz Fatima Syed

Officer

Mafaaz Fatima Syed

Year 2

Mafaaz supports the Education Team's teaching, revision and skills-based sessions as an Education Officer.

BioMafaaz is a Year 2 medical student whose interest in haematology grew from exploring oncology and the specialty's role in cancer care. As a former Student Council President and president of several school clubs, Mafaaz brings experience of organising events and bringing students together.

Portrait of Vismay Trivedi

Officer

Vismay Trivedi

Year 3

Vismay supports the Education Team's teaching, revision and skills-based sessions as an Education Officer.

BioVismay has an endless fascination with precision, clarity and the cutting edge future of medicine, which is why haematology quickly caught his attention. For him, the specialty goes far beyond analysing slides; it is a dynamic field helping pioneer the future of patient care. He is thrilled to join the committee and help Aston medical students discover how extensive and exciting haematology can be. His three main interests are medicine, aviation and cricket.

Fun factI can land a real commercial airliner.

Portrait of Huzayfah Idrees

Officer

Huzayfah Idrees

Year 1

Huzayfah supports the Education Team's teaching and public education work as an Education Officer.

BioHuzayfah is a first-year medical student who hopes to spread awareness of haematology and help make the subject more accessible to other students.

Fun factEnjoys calisthenics and winds down with stretching after a long day.

05

Research Team

Supports ethical, supervised and achievable student research opportunities while helping members develop academic and research skills.

Portrait of Chiagoziem Nneke

Team Lead

Chiagoziem Nneke

Year 3

Chiagoziem co-leads the Research Team and helps coordinate student research opportunities and academic skills development.

BioChiagoziem is a Year 3 medical student interested in expanding connections within haematology and making research skills more accessible to students. As Vice President of Aston Medical Research Society, Chiagoziem brings relevant committee experience and hopes to develop teaching on how research is conducted.

Portrait of Krishna Herchandani

Team Lead

Krishna Herchandani

Year 3

Krishna co-leads the Research Team and helps coordinate student research opportunities and academic skills development.

BioKrishna is a Year 3 medical student interested in haematology, particularly clinical cases, research and emerging developments. As Phase 2 Lead for the MSF Society, he enjoys bringing students together around academic and humanitarian opportunities. Delivering a TED Talk strengthened his confidence in communicating ideas, while teaching health literacy to children from disadvantaged backgrounds during a charity trip to India reinforced his commitment to making medical knowledge accessible and impactful.

Portrait of Aryan Sanjeev Bhojwani

Officer

Aryan Sanjeev Bhojwani

Year 3

Aryan supports the Research Team's student research opportunities and academic skills programme as a Research Officer.

BioAryan is a Year 3 medical student interested in how haematology connects laboratory science with patient care. He has helped organise talks and educational opportunities as a GP Society Outreach Officer and supported peer teaching through PALS, experience he hopes to bring to the Research Team.

Portrait of Jesse Quansah

Officer

Jesse Quansah

Year 3

Jesse supports the Research Team's student research opportunities and academic skills programme as a Research Officer.

BioJesse is a third-year medical student at Aston University with a particular interest in haematological malignancies, including how abnormal blood cells develop and how they are treated. As Phase 1 Lead of the Afro-Caribbean Medical Society (ACMS), he has helped organise events and liaise with doctors from a range of specialties.

Fun factWrote a riddle that was published when he was seven.

Portrait of Shriya Jegannathan

Officer

Shriya Jegannathan

Year 2

Shriya supports the Research Team's student research and academic skills work as a Research Officer.

BioShriya is a Year 2 student interested in exploring haematology beyond the curriculum, with experience from a research observership. She also has experience organising activities and working with students and staff, which she would love to bring to the Society.

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Marketing & Communications Team

Manages the Society's public identity, social media, event promotion, communications, photography and digital presence.

Portrait of Emma-Marie Martins

Team Lead

Emma-Marie Martins

Year 3

Emma-Marie leads the Society's communications, event promotion, social media and digital presence.

BioEmma-Marie is a Year 3 medical student with an interest in haematology and student engagement. Emma-Marie hopes to grow the Society's reach through creative social-media posts, quizzes and challenges, while helping to promote educational events and involve more of the medical school community.

Portrait of Aaryan Islam

Officer

Aaryan Islam

Year 3

Aaryan supports the Society's communications, event promotion, social media and digital presence as an Officer.

BioAaryan is a Year 3 medical student interested in haematology's links between laboratory science and clinical medicine. Previous committee work with Aston Islamic Medical Society and tutoring experience developed skills in promotion, communication and organisation, which Aaryan hopes to apply to clear, useful Society communications.

Fun factPart-time med student, full-time doomscroller.

Portrait of Ragini Sharma

Officer

Ragini Sharma

Year 2

Ragini supports the Society's communications and event promotion as a Marketing & Communications Officer.

BioRagini is a Year 2 medical student with an interest in exploring haematology beyond the curriculum and making the subject more engaging and accessible for students. As the Marketing & Communications Officer, she helps bring the Society’s events and initiatives to life through creative content, promotion and networking. She loves getting creative, trying new ideas and making sure no one misses out on what the Society has to offer!

Fun factRagini will happily interrupt a conversation to point out a cute animal.

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Partnerships & Sponsorship Team

Develops relationships with clinicians, organisations, student societies, speakers and potential partners to support the Society's activities and long-term growth.

Portrait of Shuayb Yusuf

Team Lead

Shuayb Yusuf

Year 3

Shuayb leads the Society's work with clinicians, speakers, organisations and potential partners.

BioShuayb is a third-year medical student with an interest in haematology because of the breadth of the specialty and the range of clinical areas it encompasses.

Fun factHas climbed Mont Blanc.

Portrait of Sumiran Bansal

Officer

Sumiran Bansal

Year 2

Sumiran supports relationships with clinicians, speakers, organisations and potential partners as a Partnerships & Sponsorship Officer.

BioSumiran is a Year 2 medical student interested in haematology and in creating practical academic opportunities. As Outreach Officer for Aston's Gastrointestinal Society, Sumiran approached other university societies and helped secure a UCL collaboration for a national undergraduate conference, bringing directly relevant partnership experience.

Portrait of Tanya Rajesh

Officer

Tanya Rajesh

Year 3

Tanya supports the Partnerships & Sponsorship Team as an Officer.

BioTanya is a Year 3 student who wants to create more opportunities for students to explore haematology. She enjoys working in a team and helping to plan activities that encourage participation. She hopes to bring that collaborative approach to the Partnerships & Sponsorship Team.

Membership

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Membership is available through the official Aston Students' Union Haematology Society page.

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