Carissa Buchholz

Class of 2027

Education: BS in Biological Sciences at Cal Poly; MS in Biological Sciences at Cal Poly

Biography: 

Carissa is drawn to regenerative medicine by the forward-thinking therapies emerging from the field and their potential to treat diseases with limited or ineffective treatment options. She is especially interested in the promise of next-generation genetic, cell-based, and other biologic therapies to restore function and improve quality of life for patients affected by cancer, degenerative conditions, or reproductive challenges. Beyond the program, Carissa hopes to build a career in research and development to advance life-changing treatments for patients and families with unmet medical needs.

Carissa is currently completing her internship on the Nonclinical Research team at Sarepta Therapeutics.