What inspired you to pursue a career in the biological sciences?
Since I was a kid, I have always been interested in learning about the animals that we share this planet with! My passion started with…
What inspired you to pursue a career in the biological sciences?
A defining moment for me as an undergraduate was when I presented a poster about Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at a local symposium. Truthfully, I barely…
What inspired you to pursue a career in the biological sciences?
I choose to pursue a career in the biological sciences due to the challenges my family and community faced, particularly in terms of limited access…
What inspired you to pursue a career in the biological sciences?
I was inspired to pursue a career in the biological sciences after a childhood fascination with medicine, especially neurosurgery and then a collegiate opportunity to…
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.
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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…
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to BioSci.
I was born and raised in Denmark. Between high school and college, I took a gap year as an au-pair in Paris,…