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Alacia McClary, UNC '26

Alacia
McClary

Cohort 10

Hometown: Harrisburg, NC

Major: Biology and Neuroscience

Research Interest: Genetics, neurodegenerative diseases, and epidemiology



CSS attracted me due to its wide range of opportunities in research while increasing diversity in STEM.




What attracted you to the CSS program and Carolina?

CSS attracted me due to its wide range of opportunities in research while increasing diversity in STEM.

What are you most looking forward to experiencing at Carolina over the next four years?

I’m looking forward to getting into labs and expanding my knowledge in areas that interest me and finding new ones.

What research topic(s) are you interested in exploring and why?

I’m interested in genetics, neurodegenerative diseases, and epidemiology.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your future STEM career?

I hope to receive a PhD in Genetics and go into academia and/or research fields.