Alumni

Pratheeka Budamagunta

Undergraduate (Micro, Biotech) — graduated June 2026

(10/2024 - present)

Fun Fact: I am part of a South Asian acapella team on campus!

Area of focus: Cell-intrinsic responses of the circadian clock

Ask me for help with: BMDM, cell culture, circadian assays

Bio

Pratheeka is an undergrad student at UCSC majoring in microbiology and biotechnology. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a PhD and one day become a professor. In her free time, she enjoys singing, listening to music, reading, spending time with friends and family, and drinking coffee.