Engage
LSLC's members help bridge the gap between education and the current professional industry by providing relevant insights into high-demand areas of the life sciences to prepare students. Some of the ways they contribute include:
- Mentoring students
- Speaking at summits
- Participating in panel discussions
- Referring positions and offering learning opportunities for students
- Participating in networking events and interacting with students
- Expanding professional and student networks
Real Impact
Israel Davila-Aleman, a major in Cell Biology and Physiology in the College of Life Sciences, splits his time between serving at the Hope Clinic and conducting cancer research at BYU with Dr. Amber Gonda. Dr. Gonda’s cancer biology lab focuses on early cancer detection through blood analysis, targeting cancer-specific signals released by cells.
While working at the Hope Clinic, Israel noticed the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infections and became interested in making a difference. With Dr. Gonda as his mentor, Israel has been researching Hope Clinic patients with Helicobacter pylori infections, studying their exosomes to help detect potential gastric cancer in its early stages. Dr. Gonda explains that this research could, in the long term, become as routine as getting a cholesterol check—except patients might also be screened for exosomal gastric changes.
To learn more about Israel’s and Dr. Gonda’s research, watch the following video.