Yuri Lee

Yuri Lee is a junior at Bergen County Academies in the Academy for Medical Science Technology. She researches spinal muscular atrophy through her school’s program, focusing on cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease. She is vice president of HOSA and medical academy representative, and she founded Every Kid Can, a project that raises funds for special-needs programs. Yuri also volunteers at Camp Snowflake/Sunshine, supporting children and adults with disabilities. Outside of STEM, she competes in varsity track and field and has modeled for national companies including Coca-Cola and Five Below. She hopes to become a pediatrician committed to accessible healthcare.