Martin A. Kononov
Martin is an aspiring physician-scientist and Research Assistant at Boston Children’s Hospital, where he investigates the hematopoietic system and stem cell differentiation. At Oxford, he will study the molecular mechanisms of longevity and healthy aging with a DPhil in Clinical Medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honors in concentration, magna cum laude, from Brown University, where he won numerous academic and research awards and served as the Head Teaching Assistant in Biochemistry, Principles of Physiology, and Human Anatomy & Biomechanics.
At Brown, Martin founded the Brown Flying Club, was the Editor-in-Chief of the Intercollegiate Finance Journal, and held multiple leadership positions in Model United Nations. After graduating, he co-founded Crimson Bear Associates – a biotechnology consulting firm.
Alongside his academic and professional pursuits, Martin is deeply committed to community service. He has volunteered at the Rhode Island Hospital, the Rhode Island Free Clinic, and Mount Sinai Hospital, and currently serves as an EMT in Boston.
In his free time, he enjoys an active lifestyle as an avid runner, skier, and private pilot.