Alexandra da Silva is a Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics Major, Biomedical Research Minor at UCLA. Her undergraduate research in the Butler laboratory involves studying nerve regeneration and its relationship to immunosuppression. Her career goals include achieving an M.D./Ph.D., working in both a clinical and research setting. Outside of school, Alexandra enjoys going to concerts, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with her family.

Ali is now attending medical school at California Northstate University College of Medicine.