My name is Luis Helfer and I am currently a Junior at the University of Arizona studying Biochemistry. I’ve always known I wanted to go into a scientific field from a very young age. Research here at the university has helped me solidify the passion I have for Biochemistry/STEM. UBRP has especially allowed me to forge new personal and professional relationships along the way. I have also been heavily involved in the music community through marching band, concert band, and orchestra from about 4th grade until my sophomore year of college. I am now currently studying for my MCAT and am looking to apply for medical school sometime during the summer. 

I am currently in my second year studying Animal Sciences at the U of A. I was born and lived in Globe, Arizona before...
Alexandra ‘Alex’ Trahan (she/her) is a graduate student at The University of Arizona. She is studying the impact of water and contaminants on community...
Thesis Thursday- A triple silver lining Meet Aanika Balaji, UBRP ambassador. Not only does she go around and educate people about the UBRP program...