How the Post-baccalaureate Research Internship (PREP) shaped Ashley Luo’s journey from a first-generation college student to a PhD candidate in molecular microbiology.
"Since joining the Molecular Microbiology PhD program, I have felt continuously supported by the faculty, students, and staff. Especially through the Micro DEI committee, which has allowed me to build connections within the Micro community and beyond."
Tufts study shows APOBEC enzymes, which normally help fight viral infections by mutating viral DNA, cause repeat expansions and are unusually active in the brains of Huntington’s patients.
"My goal has been to uncover mechanisms underlying reward processing and behavioral responses across developmental stages, ultimately aiming to contribute to better interventions for substance use disorders."
With a dual focus on research and pedagogy, Tufts’ IRACDA program empowers scholars to excel in academia while also fostering effective teaching, diversity in biomedical sciences.