The professor of neurology at the University of California, Irvine, talked about social determinants of health in Alzheimer disease and the importance of having diverse populations in clinical trials.

More than 650,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease in California. This number is projected to more than double by the year 2040. Hispanic/Latine and Black communities will see a disproportionate…

1. Why did you choose to attend UCI?
One of the main reasons I chose to attend UCI is because of the renowned Biological Sciences programs, along with the plethora of research opportunities and initiatives that…

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in STEM?
I was helped by my father being mathematically inclined as an aviation electronics expert in the United States Air Force. Also being a bit neural atypical,…

1. What inspired you to pursue a career in the biological sciences?
Pursuing a career in the biological sciences allows me to fulfill my dream to make meaningful contributions towards translational medicine. I can contribute…

Hi! My name is Donna Kim, and I’m currently a first-year undergraduate student majoring in biological sciences. I decided to major in BioSci because I knew I was interested in biology and wanted to learn…