Structural Biochemist | PhD Candidate | Mentor
sflores4[AT]umd.edu | linkedin.com/in/saulfloresjr/
PhD candidate at University of Maryland investigating protein structure and function. Passionate about broadening participation in STEM and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
Structural and functional analysis of exopolysaccharide biosynthetic pathways and biomolecular systems, with applications to biofilm formation and protein-ligand interactions.
Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Myles Poulin Lab, UMD Chemistry & Biochemistry
Teaching Assistant, UMD (2020-Present) | Program Lead, La Familia Peer Mentoring Program (2022-Present) | Instructor, InspiraSTEM (2025-Present)
sflores4[AT]umd.edu | linkedin.com/in/saulfloresjr/