We are proudly affiliated with the Medical Humanities Research Institute at Rice University and the undergraduate Medical Humanities Club.
2024-2025 Committee
Committee Head
Alicia Chan • Editor-in-Chief • Biosciences (Cell Biology and Genetics), Medical Humanities ’26
Alicia is very passionate about spreading Medical Humanities with the Rice and TMC community and is excited to lead the 2025 editorial team. In her free time, she likes to dance on the Rice Owls Dance Team, spend time with her friends, and listen to music.
Committee Members
Adrien Quant • Editor, Design Team • Psychology Alumnus
Adrien is a licensed paramedic that is passionate about emergency medicine and the intersections of science and the humanities. He currently works with Harris Health and Rice University EMS. He designs medical training curricula and incorporates patient narratives into emergency medicine training.
Caroline Snider • Editor, Design Team • Philosophy, Biosciences (Cell Biology and Genetics) ’26
Caroline is excited about bioethics and combining visual art with medicine. She enjoys painting, traveling, and exploring new restaurants. She can’t wait to see the future of the journal and the boundaries it continues to push.
Karen Ryu • Editor, Design Team • Neuroscience, Medical Humanities ‘26
Karen studies neuroscience and medical humanities, with a focus on medical narratives. She is interested in investigating the deeper questions that lie at the intersection of medicine and the human experience. In her free time, she enjoys playing the violin, reading literature, and traveling.
Kirra Phillips • Website • Health Sciences, Medical Humanities ‘26
Kirra is interested in art’s capability to transform health narratives and discussions. She believes that art has the power to heal and bring people together. Her hobbies include crochet, painting, drawing, playing video games, and making jewelry. She loves seeing the different perspectives that journal submissions bring to light.
Tanya Richards • Editor • English, Spanish, Medical Humanities ‘26
Tanya is passionate about how poetry can be utilized to explore the ethical dilemmas and profound questions at the heart of the human experience in medicine. She believes that poetry offers a unique lens to wrestle with the complex moral and existential challenges inherent in healthcare.