Chase Alejandro Garcia, a dual degree DVM/Ph.D. student in the Veterinary Scientist Training Program (VSTP), is forging a career path that incorporates his love of animals and his interest in metabolic disease research, specifically related to Alzheimer’s disease. A native Californian, he grew up in San Diego and completed a degree in Metabolic Biology at UC Berkeley before coming to UC Davis.
For former professional ice hockey player Ali Pankowski, skills learned on the ice— teamwork, quick thinking, and adaptability—are instrumental to her success as a veterinary student and entrepreneur.
