Karina Cuevas Mora

Karina Cuevas-Mora
PhD Student

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Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

College: Pennsylvania State University

Research: Investigating the impact of PFAS mixture exposure on the immune system

Career Goals: I want to keep people safe from harmful environmental pollutants with my research whether academia or a government research organization.

Hobbies: Play with my dogs, go hiking, watch comedy

Why Duke: Duke has a rich history in toxicology and their program allows me to tailor my degree to my interests. Besides that, at Duke I am supported by faculty and my peers. When I applied, I could tell that the students were happy to be here.

Why Durham: Durham is in the research triangle which is the hub of various environmentally conscious research institutions like the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.