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CSUCI Grad to Pursue Cancer Research and Medicine

22 May 2026 11:35

Bryan Magana, a Health Science major at CSUCI, is graduating and heading to Johns Hopkins for a Master's in Epidemiology, with plans for an M.D./Ph.D. and a career in oncology research and medicine.

- First-generation college student and son of Mexican immigrants from Fillmore, California. - Chose CSUCI for small class sizes and faculty connections.

- Inspired by clinical rotations and research internships at Cedars-Sinai. - Aims to work in Ventura County and volunteer at community clinics.

Magana's journey from pre-nursing to health science led him to a dual passion for patient care and research, with a focus on health equity.

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