The University of Arizona’s Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) is a paid, apprenticeship-style training program that teaches students the conduct of scientific research by pairing them with faculty in the biological sciences. The current cohort of students will present their research findings at the 35th Annual UBRP Conference, which will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
For Location details, additional information, and to RSVP, please visit ubrp.arizona.edu
Assistant Director of UBRP, Quinn Reilly believes in the power of community and strives to develop resilience and make resources more accessible through collective community efforts. Quinn hopes to improve student engagement in research opportunities and empower students to seek out opportunities to connect with their community, engage with their peers, and challenge themselves. Quinn graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology in 2020 and a Master’s in Applied Bioscience in 2022. Quinn performed environmental microbiology research as an undergraduate at the Water & Energy Sustainable Technology (WEST) Center under the direction of DR. Charles Gerba which showed them the value of participating in research. While working as a graduate teaching assistant, she discovered the joys of sharing her enthusiasm for science with undergraduate students. Quinn also worked as a laboratory coordinator for the School of Animal Comparative Biomedical Sciences and as an intern for Research Laboratory & Safety Services and Dr. Luisa Ikner. Outside of work, Quinn also enjoys cooking, going on bike rides with friends, and discovering new music.
