From Genes in Space to M.D.-Ph.D.: Celebrating Anna-Sophia's Journey

Anna-Sophia Boguraev, the inaugural winner of the Genes in Space contest, shares her journey from high school student to M.D.-Ph.D. candidate. Her experience with the program allowed her to send an experiment to the ISS and sparked her interest in using space science to benefit life on Earth. She emphasizes the importance of educational programs like Genes in Space in inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals.

It brings us immense pride to see our Genes in Space alumni continuing to reach for the stars. From designing an experiment for the International Space Station as a high school student to now pursuing a joint M.D.-Ph.D., Anna-Sophia's journey is a powerful example of how our program can spark lifelong passions in STEM. She has truly become a leader who understands the potential of space biology research to improve life on Earth. We are honored to have played a role in her incredible path and can’t wait to see the impact she continues to make.

Read more about Anna-Sophia's story and the importance of space-based science here.