Benjamin Frostino

Benjamin Frostino is currently a Teaching Assistant for the Neuroscience and Behavior course and previously assisted in Advanced General Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry laboratories at the University of Notre Dame. Serving as President of the MD/PhD Advancement Society, Benjamin fosters a supportive environment for prospective students and organizes educational events. Research experience includes roles at the Adams Lab and Ferdig Lab, focusing on neural stem cell signaling pathways and malaria drug resistance, respectively. Additionally, Benjamin has interned at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute studying multiple sclerosis and at the University College London Drug Discovery Institute. Notable achievements include leading research culminating in a published manuscript and receiving the Mark Smith Outstanding Research Achievement Prize. Academic qualifications comprise a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavior and Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame, expected in 2026.