Our Clinic

Jessica Brock is a recent graduate from The University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology and was a member of the pre-medicine honor society Alpha Epsilon Delta. During her time in school, she worked as a Personal Care Assistant, and further broadened her passion for helping others. She spent her time participating in a diverse array of activities and groups, such as volunteering as an elementary school nurse once a week and interning at the American Heart Association, working to educate others on the importance of heart health. She began working with Dr. Monica Crane as an intern at the beginning of 2019 and was later hired as a Clinical Coordinator, where she moved into the Lead Medical Assistant position. Jessica is planning to attend medical school in fall 2022 and hopes to become a Geriatric Neurologist.

Tiana Ross is from Memphis, TN, but is currently in Knoxville pursuing her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Hispanic Studies. She is involved in Phi Eta Sigma – an academic honor society, Global Medical Training – a pre-health club, and Advancement of Neuroscience – a neuroscience club. Tiana began as an intern in January of 2020 before becoming Clinical Coordinator a year later. As Clinical Coordinator, Tiana oversees the intern program at the clinic. The internship allows a diverse group of students to get hands-on clinical experience and become future healthcare workers. Tiana is passionate about neurology as well as psychiatry and hopes to become a doctor of both fields. Tiana is available by email for inquires about the Genesis Neuroscience Internship Program at clinical.coordinator@genesisneuro.com.

Ridhwan Shakil, fondly known by his nickname “Riddy”, is from Antioch, Tennessee, just a short drive south of Nashville. He is currently a junior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, where he serves as the Undergraduate Team Lead in an Interdisciplinary Research Project and a tutor at the UTK Academic Success Center. He aspires to become a practicing neurologist to serve his community, primarily by increasing medical literacy and empowering patients to be advocates for their healthcare. Riddy started at Genesis as an intern and became staff member a year later. In his free time, Riddy loves lounging around with a good show.

Josh Duzan, a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is currently pursuing a major in Biomedical Engineering. Josh is from Knoxville, TN and has been an intern at Genesis Neuroscience Clinic since May of 2021. While at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Josh has been involved with several organizations, including Engineers in Medicine, Biomedical Engineering Society, and BigBrothersBigSisters of East Tennessee. At Genesis Neuroscience Clinic, Josh serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator on the Perception-based Assistive Robot to Tend Neurodegenerative Dementia project. Outside of the clinic, Josh enjoys spending his free time working out and playing with his dog.

Bennett is a senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a minor in Hispanic studies. Bennett is a clinical assistant at Genesis Neuroscience Clinic, where he helps to coordinate patient diagnostic testing and patient care. He is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and Thrive Elementary After School Care programs, where he serves to promote philanthropy and assistance to underprivileged children in the Knoxville area. Bennett is passionate about human biochemistry and neurology and hopes to pursue a career in pediatric medicine  

Eduardo (Ed) Garcia-Chacon is an undergraduate Senior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing a Bachelor of Sciences in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Microbiology and a minor in Public Health. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Ed became an intern in the fall of 2020 to
enhance his interest in medicine. He’s been a member of several organizations from Alpha Epsilon Delta, the LLC Advisory Council, Volunteer Hall Residents Association, and the Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. He is currently researching methods to spatially quantify Mycobacterium tuberculosis in immune cells from complex 3D microscopic images in the Department of Microbiology. After graduation, he intends to stay at the University of Tennessee to pursue a Master’s in Microbiology and then an M.D. with a specialty in immunology and infectious disease. He hopes to use his multilingual skills to work as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Aruha Khan is a Senior dual–majoring in Biological Sciences and Finance at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Aruha is the Founder and President of Student Advocates for Medicine in Politics (SAMP), a Tennessee–registered nonprofit corporation that amplifies and accelerates the goal of worldwide medical equality by mobilizing local communities with education and outreach. She is also the President of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), Vice President of the Honors Student Advisory Council (HSAC), and Secretary of Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) Pre–Professional Honor Society. She is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), in addition to the Supervisor of Clinical Operations at Shifa Medical Clinic (SMC). In the future, Aruha intends to pursue an MD/MBA to contribute to the goals of medical accessibility and equality.