Ivan Lopez is a Life Sciences Researcher within the Department of Pediatrics – Critical Care Medicine at Stanford University, contributing to research on mitochondrial dynamics and extracellular mitochondrial byproducts in a wide range of pro-inflammatory disorders. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Concentration in Biological Science from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He also served as a board member of the Stanford Medicine Health Policy Collective, a student-driven initiative aimed at advancing healthcare equity and policy awareness, His dedication to service extends beyond the lab—he volunteered and worked for over three years in the Surgical Unit at Valley Baptist Medical Center and ASAS Health in Brownsville, Texas, where he supported patient care teams and developed a passion for compassionate, community-based healthcare. 
Ivan has also been part of critical care response medical teams at public events. As Vice President of the California Chapter of Street Care, he focuses on coordinating activities and leading events where essential items are distributed, and wellness-focused outreach is provided to homeless individuals in California. His combined background in clinical research, healthcare volunteering, and grassroots service makes him a valued contributor to Bright Mind’s mission.