Category: Scholars
Joaquin Parrilla-Garcia
Joaquin was born in San Juan and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. His parents were from the northeast side of the island and then moved to the west side where he grew up. His research interests lie in the field of immunology and cancer biology, with a specific focus on genetic engineering and onco-immunotherapies through translational and clinical pathways. When Joaquin is alone, he enjoys listening to various genres of Puerto Rican music and strangely watching local and international news. Joaquin looks forward to building his research skills under a great mentor, preparing for graduate and medical school applications, studying for the MCAT, and getting to know his future colleagues!