Title: Medical Student
Employer: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

After receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Integrative Biology at UIUC, Lexanne went on to attend medical school, where she is now a first-year medical student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.  

Lexanne’s degrees from UIUC have prepared her for the next steps in her education as she dives deeper into genetics and the molecular basis of diseases. “IB has provided me with so much enjoyment in learning and connected me with amazing faculty and mentors who have helped me achieve my dreams."

If you would like to know more about how a degree in IB can help you prepare for medical school, contact Christina Swanson at alumnimentor@sib.illinois.edu to connect with Lexanne.