Andrés was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2024, he received his B.S. and M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Structural Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. At UCLA, he worked in Dr. Jose Rodriguez’s group investigating the impacts of Lysosomal Storage Disease-implicated lipids on alpha-synuclein pathology. He is now pursuing his PhD in chemical biology as a member of the Demirer lab. His research focuses on engineering genetically encoded systems for biomolecule delivery to plants. Outside the lab, Andrés enjoys playing piano, swimming, and exploring LA’s food scene. You can also find him on the pool deck as a volunteer coach for the Caltech Men’s Water Polo team.