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Luzmariel Medina Sanchez
Graduate Student
Luzmariel Medina is a PhD student currently pursuing a degree in Microbiology and Immunology through the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her research interest is primarily in understanding how gut microbes impact the host mucosal immune responses. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla. Prior to moving to Pittsburgh, she did a PREP program at the University of Michigan in Dr. Jason Weinberg laboratory. Fun facts: Luzmariel speaks fluently two languages, enjoys to kayak and her favorite holiday is Halloween!

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