Student: Maria Lopez Vasquez
Program: Biophysics
Lab: Chrystal Starbird
About Maria
Maria is from Camden, New Jersey. Research gives her a platform to learn and make mistakes with guidance. She enjoys learning and being able to translate what she has learned to a broad audience, and research is all about being able to communicate the importance of her work at various levels.
The Biochemistry and Biophysics program would allow her to receive mentorship from leading professionals in structural biology from various perspectives. It encompasses all the courses she would need to support her research and career growth.
Fun facts
Maria can solve a Rubik’s cube in under 3 minutes. She has a cat named Rain.