Background• Born Alberto Rodriguez in San Diego, CA, raised in

Tijuana, Mexico

• Orphaned at 16

• Two siblings

• Cared for younger brother

1999-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

•Toured major cities in Mexico and southern US with indie-folk band

•Returned to SWC part time to complete transfer requirements•Transferred to UCSB

•Started at SWC age 19•Bioengineering major•Biotechnology Certificate and A.S. degree

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

• Inject DNA and ES cells into mouse embryos to generate transgenic and chimeric mice

• Microsurgery to transfer embryos into pseudo-pregnant mice

• Collect embryos• Prepare reagents and

make glassware• Monitor recipient colony

Current Duties