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Victoria Sarkisian

Graduate Student, Cell and Developmental Biology


Victoria graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. During her time at CSULB, she was a researcher in the Slowinska lab, where she worked on optimizing the use of thermo-responsive collagen-based nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery applications. She is currently a PhD student in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, with an interest in studying the role of the choroid plexus in neurological disease. She is also interested in exploring the role of the choroid plexus at a systemic level as it relates to processes that are essential for general wellness; her goal is to contribute to practical and applicable research findings with a focus on enhancing human health and longevity. In her free time, she enjoys baking, learning new instruments, and is an avid MMA and basketball fan.