Cristina Lau

Cristina was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, but her family is originally from Peru. She is a third year MCDB, Neuroscience, and Spanish undergraduate with a certificate in public health . She is passionate about learning and loves that in research one is continuously discovering new things. She is so excited to be a part of the Whiteley lab and to be involved in research that can eventually make a difference.
In her spare time, Cristina likes spending time with her family and friends, exploring new places with her dog, paddle boarding, and playing the piano, guitar, and ukulele.