Chiagoziem Anigbogu was born in Enugu, Nigeria, and immigrated to the United States at age five, growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated cum laude from Macalester College in 2021 with a B.A. in Religious Studies and Biology, where he competed in NCAA soccer and track and field and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his M.D. from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2026 and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. During medical school, he completed a year-long research fellowship under the mentorship of Daniel Kramer and John Thompson, focusing on intraoperative electrophysiology and data-driven modeling to better understand and optimize neuromodulation therapies, including deep brain stimulation. His clinical and research interests center on treating neurological disorders through neuromodulation, particularly in movement disorders and epilepsy. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, trail running, soccer, photography, and spending time with friends and family. His faith plays an important role in shaping his commitment to serving others.
Bachelor of Arts, Macalester College
Doctor of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine