Our team

Alexander Akiike, BS student                                                                                                        

Undergraduate student, University of Virginia

Alex is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Virginia majoring in Biology with a strong interest in medicine and biomedical research. He joined the Trinh Lab to gain hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology while deepening his understanding of disease mechanisms and translational research. In the lab, Alexander is developing skills in core molecular biology techniques and experimental design. He is passionate about fitness and enjoys playing basketball.