Samuel Li is a fourth year MD/PhD student at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He was born in Greensboro, NC before moving to Chapel Hill, NC where he later attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduation, he spent two years doing research in vaccine immunology and pandemic preparedness at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in the Washington, D.C. metro area. His current research interests are in host-pathogen interactions and emerging infections and hopes to pursue a career in infectious disease. Outside of science/medicine, he enjoys taking care of tropical houseplants, dancing at a local studio, and playing ultimate frisbee and pickleball.
With APAMSA, he has served as local chapter President from 2025-26 and directed the Regional Conference at his school. He is one of the new South Region directors and is excited to serve all chapters of this region!