Research Spotlight

Adrian Heckart, MS student in the Alonso Lab, won first place in the 3MT competition ($3,000 price), and he's moving to the next level of the competition!

I am honored to have won this year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! The event challenged me to explain my complex research on deciphering the metabolism of a human fungal pathogen into a concise and engaging presentation for a diverse audience. It was an incredibly rewarding experience to share my work and its potential impact in an accessible format. I am proud to represent the University of North Texas and the BioDiscovery Institute as I advance to the next stage of the 3MT competition. Many thanks to my advisor and peers for their invaluable support throughout this journey. Full story.