Noorie Sandhu
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Major & Minor
Major: Molecular & Cellular Biology
Minor: Physiology
Hometown
Solon, OH
How’d you choose your major/minor?
After having a truly amazing AP Biology teacher in high school, I fell in love with biology—specifically on the molecular and cellular level. I found it intriguing that one could discover mechanisms and pathways at such a minuscule scale to understand diseases and develop novel treatments. When I visited the UofA, I loved the cordial and family-like environment that the MCB Department fostered, and I knew it would allow me to continue growing as a scientist and exploring my interests. Since then, my love for MCB content and for my major department has only grown, and I hope to share my experiences with others to spark their passion for science as well.
What’s your favorite spot on campus?
I enjoy spending time in the Health Sciences Library (HSL), which is part of the College of Medicine Tucson. Whenever I am studying at HSL, it reminds me that I am one step closer to fulfilling my dream and passion of becoming a physician. Spending time at HSL motivates and reminds me that I have every ability to become a physician! I also love HSL because it has remarkable views of the mountains at sunset.
What has been the highlight of your college career thus far?
The highlight of my college experience has been the ability to use what I have learned in the classroom and apply it to the world around me. As someone who aims to be challenged and see the relevance of what I learn, some of my most insightful experiences have been through my roles as a research assistant in a prostate cancer metastasis lab and volunteer at the Z Mansion homeless clinic. In both of my roles, I have been able to apply the knowledge I have gained from my courses to real world issues and health topics. For instance, after learning about cancer biology in one of my courses and the various mutations that may arise to predispose one to cancer, I had a greater appreciation of why my lab's research is signficant in advancing cancer patient care and promoting better health outcomes.