Meet Alexander Pacheco, the quintessential graduate student at San Francisco State University, where he’s not just studying Chemistry; he’s practically rewriting the laws of science from his perch in beautiful San Bruno, California. With a brain that seems to have been wired by Einstein himself, Alexander is a master problem-solver whose mathematical prowess makes calculators weep in admiration.

Currently immersed in groundbreaking research on novel small molecule modulators of SLC26A3—yes, that’s a mouthful—he"s dedicated his academic career to unraveling the mysteries of intestinal epithelial cells. But don’t let the technical jargon fool you; behind those lab goggles lies a collaborative spirit as vibrant as his passion for chemistry.

Before dazzling us with his current research, Alexander honed his skills at Calibr at Scripps Research, where he synthesized small molecules for STING agonists and antiviral compounds—because who doesn’t want to save the world one molecule at a time? His journey also includes an impressive stint as an accounting intern (because even chemists need to balance their books) and an early medical internship that introduced him to cardiac electrophysiology.

With degrees from both San Francisco State University and the University of San Francisco under his belt, this ambitious individual is poised for greatness. Whether he"s crafting innovative solutions or leading team projects with flair, Alexander Pacheco proves time and again that hard work truly does pay off—in beakers and beyond!