The Editorial Team

About Us

360View is the literary journal of Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, established in 2024. We are a coalition of undergraduate students at Rice University with the united goal of creating an anthology that pushes boundaries. All submissions are reviewed collaboratively by our editorial board with sincere care and gratitude.

2024-2025 Editors


Ojas Dumbre: Editor-In-Chief Hailing from Chicago, Ojas is a senior at Rice studying cultural anthropology with minors in global health and biochemistry on the pre-med track. She is drawn to global health by the barriers that her family has faced in India and is especially interested in sustainable, ethical health systems. Outside of her education, Ojas is a coffee aficionado who loves to sing with her a cappella group and watch historical documentaries.	Alicia Chan: Prose Editor Alicia is a junior at Rice majoring in Cell Biology and Genetics with a minor in Medical Humanities on the pre-med track. She is especially interested in gender and racial inequalities in medicine, medical histories of different countries, and how to apply this information to improve the current medical field. In her free time, she enjoys dancing with Rice Dance Theater and spending time with friends.	Devika Dua: Prose Editor From Ruston, Louisiana, Devika is a sophomore at Rice studying Cell Biology & Genetics and Data Science. Being from a small and rural community, she believes that real, lasting change stems from both research and service, and that addressing today’s inequities and systemic barriers in medicine requires action at the most fundamental level. Outside of her academics, Devika loves to spend weekends at the MFA and play piano for patients at MD Anderson!	Karen Ryu: Nonfiction Editor Karen is a junior at Rice studying Neuroscience and Medical Humanities on the pre-med track. She is interested in exploring global health inequities, language and cultural barriers in medicine, and the impact of policy-level changes on healthcare systems. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading literature, watching musical films, and expanding her violin repertoire.

Risha Manga: Nonfiction Editor Originally from Memphis, TN, Risha is a sophomore at Rice University majoring in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology and minoring in both medical humanities and Spanish on the pre-med track. She is interested in understanding healthcare equality and accessibility. In her free time, Risha loves to dance on her dance team and spend time with family and friends.	Annika Bhananker: Nonfiction Editor Annika is a senior at Rice studying cultural anthropology with a minor in Medical Humanities and Spanish on the pre-med track. Her interests center primarily in exploring healthcare disparities in emergency care settings and learning more about social justice in the healthcare system through structural competency. Annika is originally a Seattle-ite, and loves to spend time outdoors, exploring new espresso spots, and reading historical fiction books with her cat.	Hai-Van Hoang: Visuals & Layout Editor Born and raised in Houston, TX, Hai-Van is a junior at Rice studying Health Sciences with a minor in Sociology on the pre-med track. Her interests center around the intersection of race, inequality, and health, and how identity can shape one's lived experiences and well-being. In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing with her two cats.	Erin Kang: Visuals & Layout Editor Erin is a junior at Rice majoring in sociology and minoring in Art History on the pre-law track. She is interested in learning about mental health, immigration, and public policy. Outside of school, Erin enjoys dancing, crochet, and baking.


Ellena Jeon: Visuals & Layout Editor From Chandler, AZ, Ellena is a sophomore at Rice University studying Bioengineering on the pre-med track. She is interested in exploring the intersection between health and technology along with making them equitable for all. Outside of class, Ellena likes to scrapbook, paint, and karaoke!

Rice360 Advisory Committee


Esalee Andrade-Guerrero Communications Creative Lead	Emily Bull Director of Development	Yvette Mirabal Executive Director	Nicole Moreno Associate Director of Communications

Caroline Noxon Technical Writer	Dr. Maria Oden Full Teaching Professor of Bioengineering, Director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK), Co-Director of Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies	Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum Malcolm Gillis University Professor, Professor of Bioengineering, Co-Director of Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies