2024 CBC Graduating Students Photos

Devin Seka- Biochemistry PhD: I will pursue further research as a postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), examining how membrane proteins facilitate organelle development and function.

Ashley Wellington: UA Bridge Tuition Scholar - I am pursuing my Doctor of Pharmacy degree, which is another 4-year program.

Alejandra Carreon Torres- Biochemistry BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): I am thrilled to announce that I will begin a Ph.D. in Biology at Boston College in the fall of 2024.

Hannah Ly- Chemistry BA: I'm going on vacation to Vietnam for a month, and then I will be working. I got a job with Epic in Wisconsin. I’ll be a Technical Solutions Engineer for some sort of healthcare-related softwares.

Skyler Tilden- Biochemistry BS: I want to say thank you to my family, friends, professors, advisors, and peers that supported my interest in biochemistry and helped me get to this point in my undergraduate career.

Heather Kwapiszeski- Biochemistry BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): After graduation, I will be pursuing my Neuroscience PhD, as a member of Dr. Bowser’s Laboratory at ASU.

Elizabeth Harper- Biochemistry BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): I'm looking forward to continuing my research next year as a student in the biochemistry accelerated master's program.

Veronica Hode- Biochemistry BS: After graduation, I will continue my work as a research technician in the Porreca-Navratilova lab. Moving forward, I intend to apply for an MD or MD/PhD program. In the year ahead, I will be working towards the preparation of my medical school applications.

Marie Ojeh- Biochemistry BS: After graduation I am looking forward to pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology with a concentration and Regulatory Affairs!

Sai Julakanthi- Biochemistry BS: After graduating will be that I will be attending UA's College of Medicine here in Tucson.

Lisette Montano- Biochemistry BA, Spanish BA: After graduation and the Fearless Inquiries Abroad Experience is to go to medical school.

Julio Camacho- Biochemistry BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): I will be staying in Tucson for another 4 years! I will be attending medical school at College of Medicine- Tucson.

Clare Hotze- Biochemistry BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): After graduation, I am attending the University of Kansas Medical School, where I hope to combine my love of research with patient care.

Chloe Park- Biochemistry BS: Chloe plans to take a two gap and continue in research and then apply to medical school.

Kristen Roehling- Chemistry BS, Math BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): Kristen plans on pursuing a Ph.D. in physical chemistry at the California Institute of Technology next year where she hopes to pursue her interests in astrochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and spectroscopy. In the long term, she hopes to work for a national laboratory, NASA, or Jet Propulsion Laboratory. No matter where her journey takes her, she’ll always be a proud wildcat.

Pulari Kartha- Biochemistry BS: Following graduation, I will be working as a process technology intern at Gallo in Modesto, California. I will be learning about wine chemistry, and the chemical processes involved with harvest. Following this experience, I hope to pursue a master’s degree in chemical engineering.

Michelle Lay- Biochemistry PhD: After graduation, I am planning to go for a research position in industry.

Samira Al Zahrawi- Chemistry BS: My intentions after graduation are to continue my pursuit of scientific inquiry and innovation. I am determined to make meaningful contributions to the field of biochemistry. Whether it's in academia, industry, or research, I am excited to embark on a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific understanding and improving the world through biochemical advancements.

David Jurkowitz- Biochemistry BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): My time at the University of Arizona and with CBC has allowed me to create my own path blending biochemistry with pharmacology and computational biology that I am excited to take into the future.

Vara Vungutur- Biochemistry BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): I will be taking a gap year to apply to medical school.

Angela Mankin- Biochemistry BS: I am moving back to Phoenix to work at St Joseph’s Hospital as an intern in medical education research.

Anna Jaison- Biochemistry BS: Will work in industry after graduation.

Olivia Bertuca- Biochemistry BS: I plan to join the Air Force, and eventually go to graduate school.

Daniel Ventrone- Chemistry BS: After graduation, I plan to take most of the summer off and then search for a job in the fall.

Michael Foster Biochemistry- BS (W. A. Franke Honors College): After graduation, I am applying for medical school and taking a gap year to work and volunteer. After medical school, I am going to pursue a surgical residency, preferably in neurosurgery.

Devin Collins- Biochemistry BS: I have had a great time as a biochemistry major in CBC; I cannot thank enough the professors and faculty that have been interested in my success.

Neel Ahmed- Biochemistry BS, Molecular & Cellular Biology BS: I am starting this Fall semester at AZ Biomedical Science Doctoral Program, eventually I will go to Medical School.

Yanely Bolanos- Biochemistry BA, Spanish BA: After graduating, I will be interning on Capitol Hill and focusing on policy/ legislation making related to healthcare with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

Paola Cruz Flores- Biochemistry PhD: I am excited to be graduating and have defended this past week. Also very excited to share that I have accepted a position at Roche, and am very excited to start growing and building my career after graduate school in industry.

Caroline Coppinger- I am currently working as a Research Professional in Dr. Greg Thatcher’s drug discovery lab at the University of Arizona. I test drug candidates for Alzheimer’s disease in human liver and brain cells, in addition to training incoming PhD and undergraduate students in biochemistry lab techniques.

Andrew Leung - Biochemistry BA, Neuroscience & Cognitive Science BS (W.A. Franke Honors College): I am planning on taking a gap year in upcoming year and potentially working in pre-health settings. I will be applying to both graduate programs for a Masters in Public Health and potentially medical school in the 2025 cycle.

Hannah Martin – Biochemistry BA: Thank you to The University of Arizona and everyone that has supported me along the way for shaping me into who I am today.

Joshua Goldring – Biochemistry BS, Biomedical Sciences BS: I am graduating with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and plan to attend medical school starting in Fall 2025.

Lara Burhan – After graduation, I will be applying to medical school in the 2025 cycle. During my gap year, I’m extremely thrilled to be continuing my career in the fire service as an EMT.

Raydon Tran - Honors in Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He has been in the Bernardo Lemos Lab since junior year. He is honored to be the recipient of Exploratory Mini-Grants funded by Dr. Compton (and the recipient of the 2024 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Outstanding Senior Award)