Gabriel Marquez

Alma Mater: California State University, Chico, B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology

Matriculation Year: 2023

About Gabriel: Gabriel was born and raised in Mexico. After immigrating to the United States in Chico, CA, he attended California State University, Chico for his undergraduate education, where he majored in Cellular and Molecular Biology. As an undergraduate, he did hematopoietic stem cell research in an immunology lab, which fueled his curiosity about immune disorders. After graduating, he became a CIRM scholar. This allowed him to continue his research on hematopoietic cells at Stanford University, with a focus on understanding cell interactions in the hematopoietic microenvironment and its relevance to leukemia. In his free time, he enjoys running, weightlifting, and playing soccer.

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Research Interests: My research interests lie in understanding the molecular mechanisms that go haywire in the blood-forming stem cells and lead to immune diseases. I am also interested in integrating this same research into innovative treatments for those living with chronic blood disorders.

Why ARC: I chose the ARC-MD program because it allows me to pursue research alongside my medical studies and because of the program’s supportive and dedicated directors who mentor aspiring physician-scientists in their chosen fields.

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