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Thyandra Martinez, originally from Rhode Island, is a first-generation college graduate from the University of Hartford, where she earned a B.S. in Biochemistry in 2023. Her current research interests include structural biology and chemical biology. In the future, Thyandra plans to complete a Ph.D. in a biomedical-related discipline to fulfill her goals of pursuing a career in patent law and managing a research laboratory. During her free time, she enjoys weightlifting and thrift shopping.