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An impressive array of state-of-the-art lab
equipment is fueling Texas A&M International
University (TAMIU) students’ sense of discovery and
scientific research.
Students are finding ways to clean up heavy
metal pollution, discover an alternative to antibiotics,
and work on protein purification with TAMIU
equipment acquired through National Science
Foundation grants.
“The pieces of equipment that have been
awarded to the University through various research
grants are integral components to be able to carry out
research activities. For example, in my lab the grants
enabled us to get a high-performance centrifuge, a
chromatography system and a freeze-drier,” said Dr.
Ruby Ynalvez, TAMIU associate professor of biology.
“Students learn laboratory techniques that will
help them with their future jobs or in the next level
of their academic career. For students to conduct
research is a very valuable experience during their
undergraduate years,” said Dr. Ynalvez.
Ignacio Alaniz (’14) said the challenge is an
enjoyable part of the journey to discovery.
“I enjoy the sense of discovery. Whatever it may
be…research has something to offer for everyone in
every field. Spending hours in the laboratory to reach
the goal in mind was an enjoyable challenge, but the
knowledge gained from literature, peer and mentor
interaction, and conferences greatly encompasses this
amazing opportunity I have been afforded,” Alaniz
said.
“The pieces of equipment that have
been awarded to the University
through various research grants are
integral components to be able to
carry out research activities.”
Dr. Ruby Ynalvez
Top TAMIU Lab Equipment Fuels Student Discovery
I NSP I R I NG I NNOVAT I ON
Texas A&M International University students and recent graduates
conducted research using state of the art technology at TAMIU. They are,
left to right: Ignacio R. Alaniz III (TAMIU ’14); Sophia Quiñones, biology
major; Juan José García, biology major; Laura A. De Llano, biology
graduate student; Kassandra Compeán, biology graduate student; Dr.
Ruby A. Ynalvez, TAMIU associate professor of biology; Patrick J. Palacios,
biology graduate student; Amanda Michelle Garza (TAMIU ’14); Ricardo
Pedraza (TAMIU ’14); and Álvaro Sanchez (TAMIU ’14).
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