Alex Firmin

• Home institution: Spalding University

• Year: Rising Sophomore

• Research Site: University of Kentucky

• What will I be researching: This summer I will be researching the embryos of zebrafish (very excited!)

• Future goals: I am a first-generation student and I come from a Haitian background – both of my parents are from Haiti. In the future, I hope to become a dermatologist and bring more awareness for African American skin. I hope to also do more research on darker skin tones and the many skin conditions that go undiagnosed due to our deep pigment.