Clinical Microbiology Fellow
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, California, United States
Shekina Gonzalez-Ferrer is a Post-Doctoral Clinical Microbiology Fellow at UCLA. Originally from Puerto Rico, she earned her B.S. in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez and her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Pittsburgh. Post fellowship, Shekina aspires to lead a clinical microbiology lab with a focus on making a direct impact on community care. As a proud first-generation Ph.D. graduate, she’s passionate about mentoring and promoting diversity in STEM. In her free time, she enjoys baking, blending creativity and science both in and out of the lab.
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(ID036) 16S/ITS Targeted NGS for Pathogen Detection in Plasma
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM EST