Sumaya Addish
Sumaya Addish is a first-year student at the University of Washington, Seattle. Planning to study biochemistry, Sumaya is interested in creating innovative and safe therapeutics for underserved communities around the world. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading novels, and spending time with family and friends.
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