Hello Joey,
After reading your bio I realized that we share many things in common. Your vibrant explanation of our Mexican-American culture demonstrates how we are hardworking and vibrant people, that love life and are willing to share that passion with the rest of the world. We both demonstrate to have a passion for biology and the various aspects of the subject that make it a challenging journey but also one filled with knowledge and wonder. As for this summer, we both are committed to a new journey that will allow us to demonstrate our unity and knowledge towards our cause. You have demonstrated your commitment towards the fight against cancer via your participation in the Texas 4000 bike ride. As well as forming part of a community of riders that emphasize the importance of a supportive community when fighting against cancer. I want to thank you as well as all the riders for committing to this journey.
As for me, I am a traveling research scholar visiting from California committed to biomedical research. UT Austin and the people I’ve met here have made my research experience a great and memorable one. Just like you and the riders I also form part of a community of scholars who are committed to cancer research and motivated to initiate a better understanding of cancer. We are all studying various aspects of cancer research within the biomedical engineering field. Every week we devote our time to lab and our summer project which adds a piece to a puzzle of knowledge. So far I have learned many things in lab and I am very motivated to purse my graduate career in biomedical research. I am very fortunate to have experience Texas and its unique culture, as well as, experiencing the Texas 4000 with you all has been an amazing experience.
We are united for the same cause, to fight against cancer.
Always remember to finish strong and never forget that “Si se puede”, we can do it.
Sincerely,
Alejandra Preciado, UC Merced
Joey Dominguez is a UT Austin Plan II and Biochemistry student, and Texas 4000 rider currently on the Ozarks Team!
