As biology students, we are required to learn about almost all aspects of life and how every bit of cell or molecule works together to form what exists today to be able to survive on this mysterious planet. Whether or not it’s a microbe that requires a host to survive or the environment that is needed for a seed to germinate, biology is a complex subject from the studies of the tiniest atom to what causes the Earth to be the way it is today. Biology is the study of life that includes the birth of our planet, the formation of molecules to cells, the functions and structures of bacteria, viruses, plants, humans and animals, and how certain life forms adapt to certain environmental conditions. We learn about how the world evolved, why animals are the way they are & where they chose to live to raise the next generation of their own species. There is an array of topics in the field of biology that a student may select from to expand their knowledge on that particular interest.
With all of these options in mind, it wasn’t until I took HIV/AIDS as a synthesis class and Vaccinology for an elective that I realized where my interest laid upon. After studying about diseases and what causes them; whether it’s from bacteria, viruses, or prions, I knew my dream was to do something to help “find a cure” to life-debilitating and deadly diseases or at least help create a vaccine in the biomedical research industry. I am passionate to expand my knowledge on the toxicity of a certain pathogen and how it can mutate so frequently, including so many other factors. Bacteria and viruses are so miniscule yet, they can cause such inconvenience to people’s lives and even cause death if not prevented or left untreated.
Diseases that originate from bacteria and viruses will be with the human race as long as our planet is revolving. They will evolve and mutant to different forms of life and require different environments in their hosts, therefore new discoveries are found everyday by researchers and scientists. Emgerging infectious diseases are introduced to humans so quickly that there is insufficient time for technology and engineering that is needed to help eliminate or slow down the growth of these pathogens. Therefore, I think that studying emerging infectious diseases is very important to today's living species.
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