Tristan joined the KLab as a Volunteer Research Assistant in 2025. He is originally from Washington state, and attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning a BS in Biological Sciences. He is passionate about expanding access to healthcare in medically underserved communities. Tristan hopes to pursue a career as a physician, providing primary care in his home state. In his free time, Tristan loves cooking, spending time with family, and swimming in Washington’s many beautiful lakes.