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Atlanta, GA | Posted: April 16, 2014
Summary Sentence:
Congratulations to Monica Rojas-Peña on receiving the Faculty for the Future Award for the 2014-2015 year from the Schlumberger Foundation.
Full Summary:
Monica’s research will focus on a systems biology approach towards the developing of a malaria vaccine. Using gene expression profiling of the human immune response to malaria vaccination, Monica hopes to investigate the safety and efficacy of vaccines, along with the most effective strategies of vaccine implementation.
Monica Rojas-PeñaMonica’s research will focus on a systems biology approach towards the developing of a malaria vaccine. Using gene expression profiling of the human immune response to malaria vaccination, Monica hopes to investigate the safety and efficacy of vaccines, along with the most effective strategies of vaccine implementation. The Schlumberger Foundation is a prestigious foundation, which selects outstanding women from developing counters to aid in their pursuit of graduate studies in engineering, science and technology disciplines worldwide. Grant recipients are selected both for their leadership capabilities and scientific talents. Ultimately they are expected to return to their home country’s to become inspiration role models and disseminate the information gained during their studies. Monica is from Colombia and her research has direct impact into her home country, as malaria is one of the major public health problems of the tropics.
