Laura Masoud

Laura Masoud is a sophomore at Bayonne High School. Through Rutgers’ SMART medical program, she presented research on Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis and later returned for Winter SMART, where she participated in cadaver labs and contributed to scientific publications on cancer and DNA research. Laura has competed twice in the Hudson County STEM Showcase, placing second in 2025, and has explored medicine through STEM and Science League activities and experiences at Rutgers Cancer Institute. She also returned to her hometown of Assiut, Egypt, where she tutored more than 45 students in Honors Biology. Laura was a 2026 National History Day finalist and serves as President of her school’s Women’s Empowerment Club. Outside of academics, she plays travel volleyball and participates in BSA Troop 413G.