University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Spotlight Very few students could ever have done in their four years what Pilar Pichon has accomplished. As a recent immigrant from the Philippines and a transfer student, Pilar overcame the obstacles set before her to truly stand out from her peers in the areas of scientific research and volunteer activities. In her few college years, Pilar committed herself to a multitude of ' research projects at both UCLA and Cornell University. It all began in 1997 when she was awarded the Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship, which permitted her to work at Cornell, focusing on t lie- Herpes Simplex virus and DNA cleavage and packaging. Pilar has also given an oral presentation of her work, which was a candidate for publication in the journal Virology. As a member of the Center for Academic and Research Excellence (C.A.R.E.) at UCLA, Pilar was awarded with the Scholars Summer Research Program Award as well as three Quarterly Research Stipends for conducting research on the Human Arginase II Gene. She presented her work at the 1997 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Human Genetics and is hoping to complete the research for publication in the American Journal ot Human Genetics. Her dedication to the field of scientific research is also evident in her membership in the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Leadership Alliance, and the Society for Advancement of Chicanes and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). Following graduation, Pilar hopes to enter Georgetown University ' s Masters Program in Physiology and then start medical school in the fall of 2000, with the goals of conducting biomedical research as well as practicing clinical medicine. In addition to her numerous achievements in research, Pilar immersed herself in a sea of volunteer activities as a way to give back to her community. Her involvement in the University Catholic Center as a Pastoral Assistant enabled her to organize trips to Hogar Infantil Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, collect funds for the Aloha Medical Mission, and visit detention centers. Moreover, as a part of the Alumni Scholars Club, Pilar has received a number of scholarships and awards for her volunteer work in different activities. In addition to her numerous activities, Pilar still finds time to enjoy a variety of hobbies including swimming, running, rollerblading, writing essays, playing the piano, and sketching portraits. She is truly an example of one who sets high goals and overcomes the challenges to reach them. At UCLA, I ' ve learned that it is important to know what really matters to you. Focus and perseverance will get you through the difficult times. Story by Maureen Lamorena - 352 class of 1999 :