Dr. Diana Rodriguez, PhD, is a distinguished scientist with a background in Molecular Cell Biology. After her doctoral studies, Dr. Rodriguez undertook two years of rigorous postdoctoral training focused on investigating the colonization patterns of Candida albicans in both the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in mammalian hosts. Drawing upon her extensive scientific acumen and firsthand experience in postdoctoral research, as Program Manager, Dr. Rodriguez is committed to guiding and empowering emerging scientists. She is deeply passionate about cultivating a collaborative research atmosphere, offering mentorship, and facilitating avenues for career advancement among postdoctoral scholars. Dr. Rodriguez is devoted to enhancing our distinctive training programs and continually enriching our curriculum to remain abreast of the evolving landscape of postdoctoral studies.