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Student Profiles

Jake Aquilina

“The Organic Chemistry Program at UT Southwestern is highly specialized in organic synthesis and organic materials development. All of the professors in our departments are highly trained experts in the field who eagerly pass on that information to students during classes and laboratory practices.”

Jake Aquilina

Research Topic: Total Synthesis

Lauren Edwards

“The professors here are not only absolutely brilliant, but they ensure the students receive individualized attention. They hold us to high standards, as they want us to learn as much as possible, but it is also evident that they care about us personally, and want us to succeed.”

Lauren Edwards

Research Topic: Methodology

Jet Tsien

“Outstanding faculty, more focused research without TA work, collaboration with biochemists and medicinal chemists and a high stipend are all key factors that are attractive to prospective students.”

Jet Tsien

Research Topic: Nanotechnology