Country of Residence
Discipline(s)
GYA Roles
Institution
University of California-Davis, USA
Research Interests
Genomics, neurological and developmental disorders, epigenetics
Topics to speak on:
Genomics, neurological and developmental disorders, epigenetics, science diplomacy, diversity in science, scientific diaspora
Biography
Biochemist / Gene regulation in human disease
Paulina’s current research interests focus on using genomic and molecular tools to understand mechanisms that control neurological and developmental disorders. Paulina also serves as representative in North and Central America for Ekpa’palek, where she also mentors Latin American students. Paulina is part of the Advisory Board of the Science Diplomacy for the Future Initiative. She is interested in global affairs, in connecting countries through science and increasing diversity in the scientific community.
Activities