MAYURI PATEL, PHD

My journey into these realms has been non-traditional, but over the years I have embraced the discovery of my strengths and passions. As a PhD candidate at Baylor College of Medicine, I studied the mouse prefrontal cortex to understand how odor information is sent to the basal forebrain to influence feeding behaviors. During my graduate years, I revisited my passion for performance and became involved in the Houston Community Theatre. Over the past 4 years, I have had the opportunity to perform in 25+ full length productions. I signed with Pastorini-Bosby Talent, a leading tv and film actor agency in Houston in summer 2023 while exploring management consulting at my institution and quickly became involved in the Consulting Club at the Texas Medical Center (CCTMC). I am now a biotech consultant at a large consulting firm in Chicago seeking additional filmmaking and acting opportunities in TV/Film/Theatre. As a South Asian female, I am presented with a challenging and unique opportunity to combine my interests across science, acting, and business. I have long term career goals of combining my expertise across these dimensions to develop unique content across TV and film for the mass audience. As you explore this website, I encourage you to reach out for questions or collaborations across any of these dimensions. I’m glad you’re here!