Isabella Bigando (left) & Lexi Yakimovich (right)

Lexi Yakimovich recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in medical microbiology in May 2024, and is continuing her studies in an accelerated program for a Master of Science in microbiology. When she applied for an AZAdvances Talent Internship, she was looking to gain valuable experience cultivating her skills from research and continuing to learn and expand her knowledge in the scientific field.