Morayo Abbey-Bada

Class of 2025
Major in Neuroscience; Minor in Chemistry

My name is Morayo Abbey-Bada, and I am a Neuroscience major in the class of 2025 on the pre-medical track with a particular interest in sports medicine. I am conducting independent research through a collaboration with the Psychology of Sport Injury Lab at UNC and Motivated Cognition and Brain Injury Lab, exploring neuroplasticity in individuals after ACLR. Outside of class, I am a personal trainer with Duke Recreation and Fitness and writing consultant with the Thompson Writing Studio. Additionally, I am a Cardea Fellow, SNMA Liaison for Duke’s Minority Association for Pre-Med Students (MAPS) club and a Community Outreach Officer for Duke's Girls Who Lift (GWL) club. In my free time, I enjoy being active, watching sports, and exploring North Carolina with friends.

Favorite Class: My favorite class at Duke was Neuroscience 277, Looking Inside the Disordered Brain, with Dr. Ahmad Hariri. This course piqued my interest in understanding the different brain circuits associated with various brain disorders. I also enjoyed learning more about the intricate relationship between the brain and human behavior, both in normal and abnormal states.