BACE Credential Earner: Oscar Camargo

Name: Oscar Camargo
Organization: University of Florida
Position: Student

> About:

Oscar Camargo completed his A.S. in Biotechnology in Laboratory Sciences at Valencia College in May 2022. As part of his biotechnology studies, he completed an internship at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Central Florida, where he had the opportunity to be involved in undergraduate research. During his internship, Carlos gained firsthand experience of the extensive use of software in biological research, an experience that made him realize his profound interest in the intersection between biotechnology and computer science. Thanks to this realization, Carlos is currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida. After completing his undergraduate studies, he aspires to pursue a M.S. in Computer Science and engage in research focused on computational biology.

> BACE Impact:

Carlos’ BACE credential was instrumental in securing an internship at the University of Central Florida. The skills tested by the BACE were commonly used in the lab, and without them, he believes he would not have been able to successfully complete his internship. Possessing this credential sets Carlos apart from other computer science students and aligns perfectly with his aspirations in computational biology.

> Personal Impact:

At the University of Central Florida, Carlos was responsible for performing Bradford protein assays and western blots on neuroblastoma cells. His primary role centered around managing the western blot imaging and analysis process. Utilizing quantitative analysis techniques, he carefully examined the obtained images using specialized software to extract valuable information. After analyzing the results, he shared them with his Principal Investigator, offering valuable insights into the patterns of protein expression and making a meaningful contribution to the advancement of the research.

Carlos says one of the most rewarding aspects of his job was the opportunity to engage in continuous learning, particularly in the realms of cancer research and biotechnology.

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