Isabel Serrano, a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, found her career path in computational biology after struggling to identify her passion. Now, she’s dedicated to helping other California State University (CSU) students discover this interdisciplinary field. Serrano’s outreach efforts aim to diversify STEM by increasing awareness of PhD opportunities, particularly among underrepresented groups. Her journey from uncertainty to empowerment drives her commitment to giving back to her community through mentorship and outreach initiatives. Serrano’s future plans include postdoctoral research and teaching to support the next generation of computational biology students.
Read more about Isabel’s story here.