Rosa Vasquez

Rosa is a Peruvian chemical biologist and 2019 National Geographic Explorer. She holds a double degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and is currently completing her Ph.D. in chemical biology at the University of Michigan focusing on engineering microbial-derived antibiotics and enzymes to expand our chemical toolbox for the generation of new bioactive molecules. Rosa serves in multiple leadership roles, including student representative in the Program in Chemical Biology Operating Committee where she contributes to shape the student academic experience and provides insightful feedback on curriculum development. Additionally, mentoring students has become a valuable component of her graduate studies.