Adriana Pena
Years in the program: July 2018-June 2019.
Mentor: Dr. Paty Feria
Title of Projects/Products:
- Mutations in the para-sodium channel gene of a pyrethroid-resistant strain of Rhipicephalus microplus from Colombia. Adriana Pena1, Guilherme Klafke2, Jason Tidwell2, Jenny Jovana Chaparro Gutiérrez3, David Villar3, Adalberto A. Pérez de León4, Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo5
- Agriculture and Environments, held in South Texas College in Weslaco, Tx (2019) Poster presentation: Adriana Pena1, Alejandro Conde2, Jason Tidwell3, Dr. Guilherme Klafke3, Dr. Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo1 Integrated Control of Cattle Fever Ticks on Cattle Outside of the Quarantine Zone
Where I am now:
As of May 2019, I have graduated UTRGV with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I will be graduating this Fall 2023 with a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am a proud alumnus of the TACFSA program, and the experience I have gained was critical in developing my career opportunities. The TACFSA program has taught me foundational skills and techniques that were transferable to my Masters education and my career. I am currently working as an Enforcement Coordinator for the Texas Commission on Environmental Equality (TCEQ). If time and funds permit, I intend to continue my education in the agricultural research field.