Mindy Fernandez

Mindy is a 3rd year PhD student at UC Davis Graduate Group in Immunology. She grew up in the Philippines and moved to Los Angeles as a teenager. She did her undergrad at UC Merced where she graduated with a degree in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis in Microbiology and Immunology. She was also involved in multiple pipeline graduate and research programs during this time. Mindy's current research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular interactions between poxvirus viral proteins and host innate immune defenses. Outside the lab, Mindy continues to participate in her community by being both a mentor and mentee, organizing academic and social events, and volunteering for outreach opportunities.