"Completing the BDBS program enabled me to build my research skills, develop professionally, and expand my research portfolio to be a competitive applicant for PhD programs."
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."
"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."