Hello! My name is Nicolette, and I am a third year at the University of San Diego. My major is Integrated Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical engineering has always been a passion of mine, as I have always dreamt of improving human health! Pursuing this field will allow me to utilize innovation to develop new medicines, prosthetics, and medical advancements in general. In participating in the IRES program, I am most excited to familiarize myself with clinical bioinformatics research because it will facilitate my career goals as a biomedical engineer. This program will allow me to gain exposure to diverse cultures and identities, thus promoting personal growth while improving human health. Most of all, I am looking forward to creating meaningful contributions to the advancement of healthcare technology!

Hi! My name is Allister Quizon and I am an incoming senior studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in math at the University of San Diego. Biomedical engineering is something that I am very passionate about and I am excited to be participating in bioinformatics research this summer. The use of bioinformatics in the medical field is an invaluable tool that can provide further insights into the diagnosis of diseases and enhance developing medical technology. I hope to use what I learn from this program, both on the technical side and through my immersion in a new culture, to contribute to this evolving field in an ethically and socially responsible way!