1. Background Born Alberto Rodriguez in San Diego, CA, raised in Tijuana, Mexico Orphaned at 16 Two siblings Cared for younger brother

2. 1999-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 Toured major cities in Mexico and southern US with indie-folk band Returned to SWC part time to complete transfer requirements Transferred to UCSB Started at SWC age 19 Bioengineering major Biotechnology Certificate and A.S. degree

3. Summer 2005 Internship in advanced molecular research techniques at GNF, Richard Glynne, PhD. Employed by Biocept, Inc. Transferred to UCSB, Fall semester 2005-2007 Majored in Statistics Graduated with a B.A. in Global Studies, emphasis in Politics and Economics of Latin America

4. 2007-present Back in San Diego Worked for binational non-profit organization. Currently employed at the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), Mouse Genetics Core Four person team Sergey Kupriyanov, PhD. Core Director

5. Inject DNA and ES cells into mouse embryos to generate transgenic and chimeric mice Microsurgery to transfer embryos into pseudo- pregnant mice Collect embryos Prepare reagents and make glassware Monitor recipient colony Current Duties