Born to Pakistanian parents in San Diego, Hena Din cites her dual Muslim and American heritages as what drives her emotions, spirituality, and her passion for learning.
Din has always enjoyed being in school and conducting research.
This led to her earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in public health with an emphasis on health promotion and behavioral sciences from the University of California, San Diego.
She is currently helping minority students discover health career paths.
Driven by her ongoing passion to expand her knowledge through higher education, Din applied for the Éxito! Latino Cancer Research Leadership Training program, which offers a five-day summer institute and internships to encourage master’s-level students and health professionals to pursue a doctoral degree and a cancer research career.
“The experience I received through the Éxito! Summer Institute gave me confidence and inspiration towards my future career goals,” Din said. “Thank you for the experience!”