Stenio Alves De Assis

I was born and raised in Fortaleza, Brazil, where all my family still is. I moved to the US for undergrad in 2021, where I pursued a double Bachelor’s degree in Computational Sciences and Natural Science at Minerva University. During the 4 years I studied in 7 countries as part of the curriculum, and lived in a total of 13 countries. I am very interested in computational modeling for biological systems. I am currently using molecular dynamics to study the structure and function of proteins involved in cell growth and metabolism, pathways disrupted in cancer. Besides research, spending time with friends, practicing new skills, and understanding different ways of how the world works usually bring me joy. When alone, I enjoy reading philosophy books, watching video essays on social issues, and cooking. When with friends, I like doing picnics, going out, and hiking/camping. Outside of STEM, I enjoy engaging with the arts and humanities. Although out of practice, I enjoy knitting, embroidery, and learning about textile art. In the future, I look forward to becoming an independent scientist who can still collaborate with others while remaining open to out-of-the-box discoveries.

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