Claudia Sanchez Lucas
Claudia Sanchez Lucas is described by many as humble, a trait learned from her mom and dad.
Lucas is also strong and resilient, with a passion for helping people. Lucas has powerful curiosity that can one day help her push science in brave new directions.
She’s growing her passion and curiosity as a master’s degree student in public health epidemiology at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, where she also earned a bachelor’s degree in health studies.
She is excited to learn more about cancer epidemiology and neuroepidemiology, perhaps envisioning new interventions to stimulate brain health to help talented people maximize their mental capabilities even further.
To further her training and education, Lucas applied for the Éxito! Latino Cancer Research Leadership Training program. The program, led by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez at UT Health San Antonio with support from the National Cancer Institute, recruits 25 master’s-level students and professionals each year for a five-day summer institute to promote doctoral degrees and careers in Latino cancer.
“[Éxito! summer institute] helped me realize that by obtaining a doctorate degree I will be in the place of actually doing what I love and would like to do on everyday basis,” Lucas said.