- Area of Study Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics
Class Year
Class of 2026
Where are you from?
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
What is your favorite Biology or BMB course?
Neural Impacts on Tumorigenesis
What kind of research have you done?
1. Biomedical research in cell-based immunotherapy for brain cancer in the Center for Stem Cell and Translational Immunotherapy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
2. Biomedical research in the underlying causes of lymphopenia in patients with sepsis in the Nau Lab at the Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School and Rhode Island Hospital as part of the Leadership Alliance SR-EIP
3. Biomedical research in the metabolic pathways underlying Huntington’s Disease in the Ayala Lab at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
How did you get your research position?
1. Reached out to Principal Investigator (Dr. Khalid Shah) via e-mail to coordinate a meeting
2. Applied to the Leadership Alliance’s Summer Research Early Identification Program
3. Reached out to Principal Investigator (Dr. Sylvette Ayala) via e-mail to coordinate summer research
What extracurricular activities are you involved in?
1. Boston University Student Government; Social Advocacy Department Staff Member
2. Volunteering at the Oncologic Hospital Dr. Isaac González Martínez back home
What is your favorite dining spot on or around campus?
Shu Da Xia Hotpot is great for eating with friends!
What is your favorite BU memory?
My first time seeing snow followed soon after by the first time getting hit with a snowball
What’s one BU tip you wish you knew sooner?
In the winter, layers, layers, layers!
What are your post-graduation plans?
Apply for M.D.-Ph.D. programs to pursue a career as a physician scientist and advocate for public health!