Diana Castaneda

Alma Mater: California Sate University, Los Angeles

Matriculation Year: 2024

About Diana: Diana was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA, and is proud to be a first-generation college student. Her research experiences and passion during her undergraduate studies led her to pursue a career in medicine. She values time spent with family and friends and enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, horseback riding, snowboarding, and off-roading.

Research Advisor: Martin Cadeiras, M.D.

Research Interests: I am interested in understanding the complex interplay between cardiac biomarkers, social determinants of health, and other emerging or previously unrecognized factors that influence cardiovascular disease physiology. My goal is to advance risk-stratification approaches and develop more targeted, individualized treatments for underserved communities through precision medicine, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Why I chose ARC: I chose ARC-MD because my career goals are rooted in academic medicine as an aspiring physician-scientist. I hope to integrate clinical practice with impactful research, and ARC-MD’s strong emphasis on mentorship, networking, and professional development aligns perfectly.