Award Recognition
Health and Wellness
Kailyn Grant SEAS’26 is being recognized for her commitment to promoting health and wellness through advocacy and leadership. As a peer advocate with Columbia’s Gay Health Advocacy Project, she provided sexual and reproductive health education to the Columbia community, helping expand access to inclusive, peer-based care. In the Synthetic Biological Systems (Danino) Lab, she contributed to research that leverages engineered microbes to advance cancer therapeutics. She also serves as VP of external affairs for the Columbia University Biomedical Engineering Society, building partnerships that expand student access to opportunities in healthcare and industry, and raised student awareness surrounding key public health issues through her work in the Columbia Journal of Global Health. Across these roles, Grant exemplified a commitment to promoting well-being through innovation and community engagement while maintaining a healthy balance between academic pursuits and leadership.
“I am deeply grateful to my mom, dad, and brother for their unwavering love and support. I also thank my friends and mentors at Columbia, whose encouragement and guidance have shaped my journey. This recognition would not be possible without the community that has supported me every step of the way.”