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Ph.D. Enrollment List (in progress) - MBRS Alumni Currently Enrolled in Ph.D. Programs

Completed Ph.D. List (to be posted)

Alumni Presentations

Alumni Publications

MBRS Students Supported (1991 - Present)

2011

  1. Doughty Danielle, B.S., Physics (Mentor: Matt Anderson, Ph.D.) [Applying to Ph.D. programs]

  2. Gutierrez, Maria, B.S., Biochemistry (Mentor: Tom Huxford, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. student, University of Louisville, Fall 2011 - Molecular Biology - Immunology

  3. Jimenez, Alyssa, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Kelly Doran, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. decisions pending, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (PIBS), Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington, University of Washington, UT Southwestern

  4. Kangas, Karina, B.S., Chemistry (Mentor: Diane Smith, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. Student, UCSD, Fall 2011 - Chemistry

  5. Maciewjewski, Sonia, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Ralph Feuer, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. Program, UC Irvine, Fall 2011 -Cellular and Molecular Bioscience

  6. Mohamed, Hafsa, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Thierry Devos, Ph.D.)

  7. Ollar, Joe, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: John Love, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. Student, University of Madison-Wisconsin, Fall 2011 - Molecular Pathology

  8. Romo-Fewell, Octavio, B.S., Chemistry (Mentor: John Love, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. decisions pending

  9. Torres, Joe, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Roland Wolkowicz, Ph.D.), [Applying to Ph.D. programs]
    Ph.D. Student, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Fall 2011 - Molecular Biology

  10. Zamora, Roberto, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Claire Murphy, Ph.D.), [Applying to Ph.D. programs]
    Ph.D. Student, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Fall 2011 - Clinical Psychology

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    2010
  1. Farias, Elsa, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Donna Castaneda Ph.D.)
    Masters of Public Health student, SDSU Graduate School of Public Health, Fall 2010

  2. Fowler, Christopher, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Melody Sadler, Ph.D.)
    1st year Ph.D. student, Clinical Psychology, Univ of Missouri, Kansas City, Fall 2010

  3. Garoma, Lemma, B.S., Statistics (Mentor: Chii-Dean Lin, Ph.D.)
    1st year Ph.D. Student, University of Texas Health Science Center in Biostatistics,
    Fall 2010 - Present, T32 Recipient

  4. Martin del Campo, Miguel, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Claire Murphy, Ph.D., Emilio Ulloa, Ph.D.)
    Masters student, Psychology, SDSU, Fall 2010

  5. Andrea Rodriguez, B.S., Chemistry (Mentor: Douglas Grotjahn, Ph.D.)
    1st year PhD student, University of Southwestern Texas Medical Center, Department of Chemistry,
    Fall 2010

  6. Wynes, Danita, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Alan Litrownik, Ph.D.)
    Masters student, SDSU, Department of Psychology, Fall 2010

  7. Zukowski, Alexis, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Greg Harris, Ph.D.)
    Studying Abroad, Korea

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    2009
  1. Chait, Gabriel, BS, Bioengineering (Mentor: Tom Metzger, Ph.D.), December 2009 graduate
    2010-1011 Fulbright Scholar, Peru [Applying to Ph.D. programs for Fall 2012 entry]

  2. Neises, Andrea, B.S., Biology
    Masters student, Education, UC Riverside

  3. Okonkwo, Uzoagu, B.S., Biochemistry (Mentor: Ralph Feuer, Ph.D.), December 2009 graduate
    1st year MD/PhD student, University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC), Fall 2009

  4. Schruenberg, Karen, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Tom Huxford, Ph.D.)
    1st year Ph.D. student, UCSD, Department of Biochemistry, Fall 2009

  5. Werle, Jean, B.S., Chemistry (Mentor: Miriam Bennett, Ph.D.)
    Accepted into University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) and University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), PhD Programs, Chemistry

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    2008
  1. Altarejos, Isabel, B.A. Psychology (Mentor: Elizabeth Klonoff, Ph.D.)
    Earned MPH, University of Illinois, at Chicago, Sept 2008 - May 2010*

  2. Macaspac, Iva, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D.)
    Working, applying to graduate schools for Fall 2012

  3. Vargas, Edgar, B.A., Psychology
    Employed in industry

  4. Vaquero, Juanita, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Vera Gutierrez-Clellen, Ph.D.)
    2nd year Ph.D. student, School Psychology, University of Texas, A & M, Fall 2008

  5. Virgen, Richard, B.S., Molecular Bioogy (Mentor: Jacques Perrault, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, UC Irvine, Virology, September 2008 - present*

  6. Zarate, Gloria, B.S., Chemistry (Mentor: )
    Earned M.S., Chemistry, University of Connecticut, September 2008 - May 2010

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    2007
  1. Benton, Joyvin, M.A., (2005 - 2007), Psychology (Mentor: Thierry Devos, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. student, Rutgers University-Newark, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Joint Doctoral Program in Urban Systems, 2009 – present

  2. Blanco, Karla, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Thierry Devos, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, Washington State University, Psychology, September 2007 - present

  3. Castro, Ernesto, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Roger Sabbadini, Ph.D.)
    Science Teacher, Los Angeles Unified District

  4. Contreras, Adrian, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Anca Segall, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF TETRAD), September 2007 - present

  5. Gillis, Feion, M.A., Department of Psychology (Mentor: Al Litrownik, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program, Clinical Psychology (2007 - present)

  6. Lozano, Diana, B.S., Electrical Engineering (Mentor: C Van de Pol, OD, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, Physiological Optics, Dept. of Optometry, University of Houston, Texas,
    September 2007 - present

  7. Martinez, James, MPH, Epidemiology, SDSU Graduate School of Public Health





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    2006
  1. Barajas, Daniela, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: John Elder, Ph.D.)
    Earned MPH, Health Behavior, SDSU, May 2009

  2. Boyd, Veleka, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Greg Harris, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, University of Southwestern Texas, Medical Center, Dallas
    September 2006 - present

  3. Christina Campbell, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, Michigan State University (MSU), Ecological and Community Health Psychology, September 2006 - present

  4. Ellis, Erica, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Donna Thal, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program, Speech Language Hearing Science
    September 2007 - present

  5. Ramos, Aurora, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Ralph Mueller, Ph.D.)
    1st year Ph.D. student, University of Houston, Texas, Dept. of Psychology, September 2010 - present

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    2005
  1. Aillaud, Marissa, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Chris Glembotski, Ph.D.)
    Earned M.D., Stanford Medical School, May 2009

  2. Cuevas, Jazmine, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Emilio Ulloa, Ph.D.)
    Earned MPH, Health Behavior, SDSU, May 2007

  3. Fernandez, Senaida, Ph.D., UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program, Clinical Psychology
    Postdoctoral Research Scientist (09/2005 – 03/2008)
    Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Department of Medicine, Division of General MedicineCenter for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health

    Research Assistant Professor of Medicine (04/2008 –12/2010)
    New York University School of Medicine
    Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine

  4. Palmeno, Zenia, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Audrey Hokoda, Ph.D.)
    Earned MFT, University of San Diego, May 2007

  5. Obermeyer, Genevieve, B.S., Biology

  6. Tape-Charles, Khanichii, M.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Greg Harris, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, Molecular Biology, Harvard University, School of Public Health, Division of Biological Sciences (Fall 2007 - present)

  7. Vasquez, Paul, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Bob Pozos, Ph.D.)
    University of Southern California (USC), School of Pharmacy (Pharm D), MBA ( Fall 2005 - 2010)

  8. Villasenor, Adriana, MPH, Epidemiology, SDSU Graduate School of Public Health
    Ph.D. candidate, University of Washington, Epidemiology (Fall 2007 - present)




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    2004
  1. Abou, Janet, B.S., Biology
    Earned M.D., Yale University, September 2004 - May 2008.
    Residency, Geriatrics, Yale University Medical School, 2008 - 2009
    Current Position: Internship/Residency, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

  2. Augustin, Danielle, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Paul Paolini, Ph.D., Shubeita, Ph.D.)
    PREP Program, San Francisco State University
    M.S., Microbiology, San Francisco State University (2004 - 2006)
    Ph.D. candidate, UC Berekely, Microbiology (2006 - present)

  3. Estrada, Irais, B.A., Community Health Education (Mentor: Mel Hovell, Ph.D.)

  4. Lopez, Mirna, Ph.D., UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program, Chemistry (Mentor, Bill Tong, Ph.D.),
    1998 - 2004
    Research Associate, Ilumina

  5. Moreira, Karen, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Chris Glembotski, Ph.D.)
    Earned Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco (UCSF TETRAD), May 2009

  6. Vasquez, Eric, B.S., Physics (Mentor: Terry Frey, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. candidate, Columbia University, Physics
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    2003
  1. Casas, Veronica, M.S., Molecular Biology, SDSU Department of Biology (Mentor: Forest Rowher, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. Candidate, UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program, Molecular Biology (Mentor: Stanley Maloy, Ph.D./Forest Rowher, Ph.D.)

  2. Gozo, Maricel, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Anca Segall, Ph.D.)

  3. Gutierrez, Veronica, B.S., Community Health (Mentor: Karen Coleman, Ph.D.)
    Earned MPH, May 2006. Employed in Washington State

  4. Gozo, Maricel, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Anca Segall, Ph.D.)

  5. Martinez, James, MPH, Epidemiology, SDSU Graduate School of Public Health

  6. Quinones, Felizza, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Anca Segall, Ph.D.)
    Earned Ph.D., Molecular Biology, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), May 2010
    Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Microbiology-Immunology
    Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2010 - present

  7. Salumbides, Brenda, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Skaidrite Krisans, Ph.D.
    Earned M.S., Molecular Biology, Johns Hopkins University
    Research Associate, Cedar Sinai

  8. Sironda, Christopher, B.S., Mechanical Engineering (Mentor: Karen May-Newman, Ph.D.)
    Enlisted in USN

  9. Tang, Giang, M.A., Speech Language Hearing Science, Audiology (Mentor Jessica Barlow, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D. Candidate & Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (2006 - expected May 2011)
    Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
    University of Minnesota


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    2002
  1. Browne, Cecille, Ph.D., UCSD/Burnham Institute, Molecular Pathology (2004 - 2010)
    Post doctoral fellow, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), (2010 - present)
    M.S., Molecular Biology, Mentor: Constantine Tsoukas, Ph.D. (2000 - 2002)

  2. Carranza, Mauel, B.S., Chemistry (Mentor: Bill Tong, Ph.D.)
    DDS, University of Michigan, September 2005 - Present

  3. Fontaine-Rodriguez, Errin, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Jacques Perrault, Ph.D.)
    Earned Ph.D., Molecular Virology, May 2008, Harvard University

  4. Hernandez, Jessica, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Chris Glembotski, Ph.D.)
    MPH, George Washington University (2003 - 2006)

  5. Guadarrama, Daniel, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Skaidrite Krisans, Ph.D.)

  6. Manuel, Edwin, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Anca Segall, Ph.D.)
    Earned Ph.D., Molecular Virology, May 2008, Harvard University
    Post doctoral fellow, City of Hope, Cancer Vaccine Research

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    2001
  1. Aquino (Paulsen), Cynthia, B.S., Psychology (Mentor: Judy Reilly, Ph.D.)
    Currently tracking

  2. Linton, Antoniette, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Paul Paolini, Ph.D.)
    Earned Ed.D, University of Southern California (USC), May 2010

  3. Millan, Jorge, B.S., Kinesiology (Mentor: Bob Pozos, Ph.D.)
    Earned Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California (USC), (Sept 2001 - May 2005)

  4. Manipon, Gracielle, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Sandy Bernstein, Ph.D.)
    UGSP Recipient
    Research Assistant, NIH (2005 - 2007)
    Earned Pharm D, University of San Francsico (UCSF), May 2008

  5. Montalbano, Alina, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Anca Segall)
    Earned Ph.D. University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
    Current Post doctoral fellow, Loma Linda

  6. Pangalinan, Gilbert, B.S., Kinesiology (Mentor: Bob Pozos, Ph.D.)
    Earned Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California (USC),
    (Sept 2001 - May 2005)

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    2000
  1. Canez, Blanca, MPH (2000 -2002),, SDSU Graduate School of Public Health
    (Mentor: Greg Talavera, M.D.),

  2. Martinez, Tara, B.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Kathie McGuire, Ph.D.),
    Research Associate, Salk Institute (2000 - 2002)
    Ph.D. Candidate, Johns Hopkins University (Fall 2003 - present)

  3. Ramirez, Alejandra, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Audrey Hokoda, Ph.D.)

  4. Sandoval, Cesar, B.S., Computer Science (Mentor: Bob Pozos, Ph.D.)

  5. Sarsoza, Floyd, B.S. Biology (Mentor: Sandy Bernstein, Ph.D.)
    Research Associate, UCSD

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    1999
  1. Contreras, Rudy, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Judy Reilly, Ph.D.)
    Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology, SD Mesa College

  2. Denny, Chemen, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Jacques Perrault, Ph.D.)
    Primary Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
    MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine : 2004, Residency, Indiana-Purdue University : 2008

  3. Sitt, Lawrence, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Kathie McGuire, Ph.D.)
    Primary Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
    MD, Meharry, Medical College, Nashville, 2003, Residency, University Of Maryland Medical System

  4. Love, Victoria, Ph.D., B.S., Biology (Mentor: Sandy Bernstein, Ph.D.)
    Ph.D., Immunology, Harvard University (1999 - 2006)
    Research Associate, Pfizer

  5. Lucena, Analee, B.S., Microbiology (Mentor: Judith Zyskind, Ph.D.)
    M.S., Miami University, Microbiology, 2002

  6. Lopez, Yuriko, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Terry Conway, Ph.D.)
    MSW, SDSU

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    1998
  1. Hipolito, Lori, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Sandy Bernstein, Ph.D.)
    2002, M.S., Molecular Biology, SDSU, Department of Biology
    Associate Scientist III at Biogen Idec

  2. Celeridad, Maria, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Kathie McGuite, Ph.D.)

  3. Co, Annalisa, B.S, Biology (Mentor: Judith Zyskind, Ph.D.)
    Earned DPM, California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco (2002)
    Surgical residency, Northlake Medical Center in Tucker, Georgia (2002 - 2005)
    Podiatry surgeon, Roseville Medical Center, Dept. of Musculoskeletal Services, Kaiser Permanente

  4. Flores, Melanie, M.A., Communicative Disorders (Mentor: Donna Thal, Ph.D.)

  5. Te Le, M.S., Molecular Biology (Mentor: Anca Segall, Ph.D.), Research Associate, Industry

  6. Owens, Michael, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Jacques Perrault, Ph.D.)

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    1997
  1. Quinonez, Carlo, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Steven Dahms, Ph.D.)
  2. Mata, Adeunice, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Judy Rielly, Ph.D.)
  3. Mata, Joel, B.A., Psychology (Mentor: Judy Rielly, Ph.D.)
  4. Wolven, Felise, B.A., Biology (Mentor: Anca Segall, Ph.D.)
  5. Torres, Anthony, B.S., Environmental Health (Mentor: Sandy Bernstein, Ph.D.)

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    1996
  1. Delgado, Sonia, B.S, Biology (Mentor: Jacques Perrault, Ph.D.)

  2. Evans, Darice, M.A., Communicative Disorders
    Currently tracking

  3. Gutierrez, Juan, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Judith Zyskind, Ph.D.)
    Research Associate,

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    1995
  1. Salazar, Marco, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Sandy Bernstein, Ph.D.)
    BS, Microbiology, 1995, Cum Laude, SDSU
    MD, 2004, Yale University, School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
    Ph.D, 2004, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
    Internship in General Surgery,University of Washington, Seattle, WA, July, 2004 to December, 2005
    Residency:  Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, January, 2006 to August, 2010
    Postdoctoral Research, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, July, 2007 to June, 2008
    Fellowship:  Urologic Oncology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, October, 2010 to Present

  2. Norman, Van, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Stephen Dahms, Ph.D.)
    Medical College of Ohio (M.D. 1999)
    Medical College of Virginia General Surgery Residency (2002-2007)
    UCSD Cardiothoracic Residency (2007-2009)
    Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California at San Diego (Present)

  3. Montanez, Thomas Ray, B.S., Biology

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    1994
  1. Boodram, Barbie, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Judith Zyskind, Ph.D.)
    Earned M.D., Medical College of Ohio (1999)
    Physician, San Diego

  2. DeVillena, Elaine, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Judith Zyskind, Ph.D.)

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    1993
  1. Gomez-Zinn, Hilda, B.A., Psychology (Mentor:

    1992
  1. Moore, Gina, M.S.
    Earned Ph.D., Molecular Biology, UCSD/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program (May 2001)
    Mentor: Roger Davis, Ph.D.

  2. Morrill, George, B.S., Biology (Mentor: Sandy Bernstein, Ph.D.)

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