Hy D. Tran, PhD, PE, F.ASME. Dr. Tran retired in November 2025 as a senior scientist/engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. His responsibilities included research and development for the metrology program at Sandia. He also chaired the staff advisory committee to the office of research and development excellence, providing guidance and support for scientists and engineers executing Sandia’s excellent service in the national interest. He volunteers extensively, including service with ABET’s Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission, ABET’s industrial advisory council, ASME standards development, and with the New Mexico Partnership for Math and Science Education. He received bachelors degrees in life sciences and in mechanical engineering from MIT. His MS and PhD were in mechanical engineering at Stanford University.

I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado. I then made my way to the Pacific Northwest to complete my graduate work with Dr. Gael Kurath, developing novel in vivo superinfection assays to determine phenotypic and genetic correlates of viral fitness for the salmonid rhabdovirus, Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis virus. To fully appreciate the impact of host immune pressure on viral fitness and evolution, I joined the laboratory of Dr. Michael Gale, Jr at the University of Washington as a postdoctoral fellow. I’m now excited to bring my independent research program to the University of New Mexico to study the molecular mechanisms underlying divergent host responses to hantavirus infection.

3rd-year medical student at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. I will be applying to internal medicine for residency with a primary interest in hospitalist medicine and serving the underserved!

June Bryan I. de la Peña, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Dept of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of chronic pain, with an emphasis on RNA control. He integrates advanced transcriptomics techniques with functional validation to identify RNA-based biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets. 

3rd Year Pre-Medical Undergraduate Student Pursuing a Dual Degree in B.S Biochemistry & Psychology.

I am a Ph.D. student in Biomedical Sciences with a background in biochemistry. I earned my B.S. in Biochemistry, where I developed a strong foundation in molecular biology, chemical principles, and experimental design. My current research focuses on understanding biological systems at the molecular and cellular level, with an emphasis on translating fundamental discoveries into insights relevant to human health and disease.

I am a first-year medical student in New Mexico with a strong commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities. I was born in the United States and raised in the Middle East, experiences that shaped my understanding of cultural diversity and global health. My interest in medicine was deeply influenced by witnessing my father’s battle with multiple myeloma during my teenage years and the challenges my family faced accessing specialized care in a rural region of Southern New Mexico.

Before medical school, I worked as a medical assistant and volunteered with organizations serving vulnerable populations, including community clinics and outreach programs. These experiences exposed me to the significant barriers many individuals face in accessing medical and mental health services. I have also participated in international public health experiences in Japan and Peru, which further strengthened my commitment to culturally competent care.

My long-term goal is to become a physician who advocates for equitable healthcare access, particularly in rural and underserved communities, while integrating clinical medicine with public health and community engagement.

3rd-year medical student at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. I will be applying to internal medicine for residency with a primary interest in hospitalist medicine and serving the underserved!

Joshua S. Campos, originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Isleta and serves as the full-time Criminal Justice Program Director and faculty member at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM).

Before joining CNM in 2023, Mr. Campos served 22 years with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, culminating in his role as Undersheriff. His career path included service as Chief Deputy, Captain, Sergeant, and Deputy, as well as Commander of the Special Operations Division. In these capacities, he oversaw Patrol, Investigations, and Civil Divisions, and managed high-profile operational responses. He began his law enforcement career with the Isleta Police Department as a Ranger.

A New Mexico State–certified police instructor, Mr. Campos holds multiple National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) authorizations, including as an instructor for the Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) and Train-the-Trainer programs. Among his notable professional achievements are graduating from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and leading numerous critical incident responses during his tenure in Special Operations.

Academically, he holds an Associate degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Education, and a Master’s degree in Business/Organizational Management.