Pivotal life moments ignite Martina Miranda’s passion for genomics and genetics research
“Through loss, Martina Ysabel Miranda found her purpose,” said Cheryl O’Donoghue, CEO at Aspire2STEAM. “She’s driven to make an impact in the treatment of cancer and with her incredible work ethic and academic
success, we know she’ll accomplish her goal.”
Martina grew up in the Philippines where her interest in biology and disease was first stirred. She was only a small child, but when a serious outbreak of the tropical disease leptospirosis or “rat fever” endangered her community, it raised her concern and curiosity…