Jazmin Xiong

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Jaxmin Xiong

Cohort: 2023-2024

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tou Yia Vue

Department: Department of Neurosciences, UNM HSC

Home Institution: University of Northern Colorado

Research Interests: Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Stem Cells, Cell and Molecular Biology

Scholar Description

I graduated with a cellular and molecular biology degree with a minor in chemistry in the
spring of 2023 from the University of Northern Colorado. During my year as a PREP Scholar, I
will be researching the expression of ASCL1 and OLIG2 transcription factors in Glioblastoma
tumor suppressor genes Tp53, Nf1, and Pten within mouse models under the mentorship of Dr.
Tou Yia Vue. After PREP, I plan to pursue my PhD in cancer research in the biomedical sciences
and begin a career in the industry. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering at animal shelters,
exploring new areas, playing volleyball with my local church youth group, and creating music on
my ukulele.

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