Alex Firmin

  • Home institution: Spalding University

  • Year: Rising Sophomore

  • Research Site: University of Kentucky

  • What will I be researching: This summer I will be researching the embryos of zebrafish (very excited!)

  • Future goals: I am a first-generation student and I come from a Haitian background – both of my parents are from Haiti. In the future, I hope to become a dermatologist and bring more awareness for African American skin. I hope to also do more research on darker skin tones and the many skin conditions that go undiagnosed due to our deep pigment.