Lure of Research and Ph.D. Program Attracts Bioinformatics Graduate

Lance Nuique Targets Texas A&M University as Next Step

MEDIA CONTACT: Tayvea Sylver, [email protected], 301-860-5117

(BOWIE, Md.) - For Lance Justin Nuique, a native of the Philippines, the excitement of receiving his bachelor's degree in bioinformatics from Bowie State University on Dec. 19 is amplified by the opportunity to enter the Ph.D. program at Texas A&M University.

With a goal of contributing to impactful research, Nuique is also considering opportunities with the Genome Center in New York and the Broad Institute in Boston.  

Nuique discovered bioinformatics after realizing that the hospital environment of nursing, his initial major, was not the right fit. With guidance from professors and exposure to the bioinformatics program, Nuique discovered a way to combine computer science and biology to enhance patient care. He learned that a career in bioinformatics would enable him to work with large biological datasets and manage massive projects like human genome analysis. 

He had an opportunity to participate in a summer program at Texas A&M University, which influenced his decision to pursue a Ph.D.

During his time at Bowie State, Nuique learned to navigate setbacks in research and has contributed meaningful findings in bioinformatics. The program broadened his perspective on research and exposed him to diverse viewpoints and approaches to problem-solving. His experience strengthened his passion for the field and reinforced his commitment to a career in bioinformatics.

"Being part of the STEM program at Bowie State gave me a lot of research experience-like creating posters, doing presentations, and collaborating with professors," said Nuique. "It's been a net positive, and the diversity on campus brings perspectives I hadn't considered before."

Nuique is very grateful to supportive natural science professors like Konda Reddy Karnati and Jacqueline Smith, who provided the mentorship, lab guidance and recommendations he needed to develop his skills and confidence.

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About Bowie State University
Founded in 1865, Bowie State University is the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. As a leading institution of higher learning, Bowie State offers more than 65 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs across arts and sciences, technology, business, education, healthcare and related disciplines. The university provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities in a supportive environment that empowers students to think critically, make new discoveries, value differences and emerge as leaders in a highly technical, rapidly changing global society. For more information about Bowie State University, visit bowiestate.edu.

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