Adam Kai Aragaki (BS in Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, 2018) My time at The University of Arizona was enriched not only through the education and research provided for me to pursue, but through the people I met. Both helped me develop my love for research and ultimately spurred me to apply for graduate school. This semester, I will be attending Johns Hopkins University for their Pharmacology PhD program. I have been enabled to succeed through both the friends and faculty I have met along the way, and I could not be more thankful.

Jose Rios-Monterrosa (BS in Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, 2018) These past four years in the CBC department have been by far the best four years of my life. I have made many friends and have learned more than I could have ever imagined. Everything from biology to quantum mechanics was fascinating and introduced me to the scientific community. Next fall, I will be starting medical school at the University of Iowa where I also hope to obtain a PhD degree.

Dane Zambrano (BS in Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, 2018) The Biochemistry program at the University of Arizona through the Honors College has taught me to value all experiences - good and bad. I would not have been able to realize my passion for research, outreach and made lifelong friendships if I dismissed my bad run-ins with another department. In turn, the sum of all my experiences has led me to learn things about myself that I wouldn't have discovered otherwise. For example: I love research just as much as I love learning about science. To foster this love, I am pursuing an MD/PhD with a focus on Biochemistry at the University of Washington through their Biological Physics Structure and Design (BPSD) Program.