Transcript Alberto’s Story - Bio-Link

Background
• Born Alberto Rodriguez in San Diego, CA,
raised in Tijuana, Mexico
• Orphaned at 16
• Two siblings
• Cared for younger brother
1999-2003
•Started at SWC age 19
•Bioengineering major
•Biotechnology Certificate
and A.S. degree
2003-2004
•Toured major cities in
Mexico and southern US with
indie-folk band
2004-2005
•Returned to SWC part time to
complete transfer requirements
•Transferred to UCSB
Summer 2005
• Internship in advanced molecular research
techniques at GNF, Richard Glynne, PhD.
• Employed by Biocept, Inc.
• Transferred to UCSB, Fall semester
2005-2007
• Majored in Statistics
•Graduated with a B.A. in Global
Studies, emphasis in Politics and
Economics of Latin America
2007-present
• Back in San Diego
• Worked for binational
non-profit organization.
• Currently employed at
the Scripps Research
Institute (TSRI), Mouse
Genetics Core
• Four person team
• Sergey Kupriyanov, PhD.
Core Director
Current Duties
• Inject DNA and ES cells
into mouse embryos to
generate transgenic
and chimeric mice
• Microsurgery to transfer
embryos into pseudopregnant mice
• Collect embryos
• Prepare reagents and
make glassware
• Monitor recipient colony