Ava Western

Ava Western is an undergraduate at UCLA majoring in Human Biology and Society, with the ultimate goal of attending medical school. While she is still exploring which field of medicine to specialize in, she has long been interested in Neuroscience and the ways science can directly improve people's lives. During her time in the lab, she hopes to deepen her understanding of how music can serve as a therapeutic tool while also building meaningful connections with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. In her free time, Ava enjoys doing yoga, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends.