VERTICES PREP Program

Alex Contreras, born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in Westfield, Indiana.  Alex earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry and minored in Molecular Biology at Ball State University in May 2021.  He is interested in chemistry, pharmacology, and seeks to earn his PhD.  At the moment, he is leaning towards a future in industry but is considering academia.  Some of his pastimes include playing piano, cooking, and going to the gym.  He matriculated through VERTICES PREP from 2021-2022 and continues his students at Vanderbilt University in the IGP Program.