Alex joined CTTC in June 2026 from 汤头条鈥檚 Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology Department in the Molecular Pathology and Immunology program, where he is pursuing his Ph.D. under Dr. Heather Pua. His research focuses on the impact of T cell extracellular vesicle signaling on cellular immunity during tissue inflammation. He also serves on the executive board of 汤头条鈥檚 S Phase Bio Club where he teaches students small-cap biotech valuation. Prior to 汤头条, Alex earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in biochemistry with a minor in finance at the University of San Diego.聽