Edgar Tapia

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Research

Research Advisor: 
Sherry Chow, PhD, Medicine
Research Topic: 

Phase II clinical trial of metformin in overweight/obese premenopausal women at risk to develop breast cancer. Primary endpoint are changes in breast density assessed by MRI and exploratory endpoints changes in tissue architecture and inflammation.

 

Previous Institution: 
Universidad de Sonora
Hermosillo, Mexico
Biology, BS; Biotechnology Minor
Year Entered: 
2014
Lab Rotations: 
Dr. Jonathan Schatz, Dr. Kirsten Limesand and Dr. Anne Cress
What school-affiliated activities/clubs are you a part of?: 
Intramural Soccer
What do you do outside of lab?: 
I like to go fishing and hiking.
What service opportunities do you engage in?: 
Mentor high school and college students
What honors and awards have you received?: 
T32 Training Grant, GMaP 3
Dates on Training Grant: 
2017-2019