Tyrese Brown

Before transferring to SBU, Tyrese was a student at SUNY Adirondack, where he enjoyed serving in active roles on campus and in the larger community. He began tutoring his peers and low-income high school students as part of an outreach program, and was also a member of the Youth Action Board, Saratoga Continuum of Cares. Through this initiative, he volunteered at the Open Door Mission, preparing meals and care packages, hosting Christmas FOC outreach events, and connecting with local families and providing for their needs. he was also elected as a senator, serving as the student representative to the Biology department, and later as the vice president of business and finance, leading the student senate budget committee. In his  last year, Tyrese was elected as the Student trustee, serving on the Adirondack Housing Association, and as a member of the Faculty Student Association.

At Stony Brook, Tyrese is a member of the PEACE empowerment club, running club, and the E-Supremes. Through these initiatives, he has volunteered at the 3rd Annual Renaissance School of Medicine Youth Summit, hosted by Black Men in White Coats at the Renaissance School of Medicine. This was a rewarding moment as he saw himself among the Black physicians and medical students, and it was a reminder that his aspirations are achievable. Tyrese was appointed as an Associate Justice in the Undergraduate Student Government and has been awarded the SBU Undergraduate Student Government Integrity and Professionalism Award. 

In the most recent USG election, Tyrese was elected as a senator with 1,495 votes, the highest number of votes for a senator in the University's history. He was also elected as the Doctoral Granting Institution Undergraduate Student  Representative for the academic year 2026 -2027 in the SUNY Student Assembly. He loves playing an active role in his community, listening to students' concerns, and trying his best to offer support and understanding where needed. 

Tyrese is an Orientation Leader for the New Student & Transition Programs, working over the summer to help freshman students acclimate to campus and support the transition process. He enjoys sharing his own personal experiences and helping students develop their own personal and professional identity as they enter the next phase of their lives.

Tyrese is also a Student Cytogenetics Researcher and a member of the International Circle of Genetics Studies, and currently serves as the Vice President of Business and Finance. His main objective is to create a really fun fundraising activity so more students can know about this program and get more involved in research. 

Tyrese has been leading a literature review on interstitial deletion of ABL1 on the derivative chromosome 9. Last winter, he traveled to Mexico to study cytogenetic techniques, including metaphase chromosome analysis and karyotyping, in the Carpermor lab. These experiences helped him to develop a deeper appreciation for research and the critical role lab technicians play in ensuring patients' chromosomes are karyotyped properly, preventing mistakes and possible bad prognosis that could possibly modify and  cause life-changing consequences.