Patricio Perez was elected to the REACH governing board in 2021. Dr. Perez brings a unique global and diverse view of education systems to our school. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biotechnology Engineering and a Master’s of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Chile. He then received his Doctoral degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Neuroscience Biology from the University of Chile. His dissertation is titled “Lateral root development: identifying molecular components mediating Sortin2 response.”

Dr. Perez has an expansive trajectory in the area of Molecular and Cell Biology including fellowships and scholarships, research, teaching, and publications. His experience includes collaborations with other academics and renowned global institutions. Dr. Perez is currently at the University of California, Riverside as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences.

Dr. Perez truly values democratic values and the crucial work that governing boards provide to their respective agencies and communities. He hopes to spread his passion for the arts and sciences at our STEAM institution and meaningfully contribute to our program.

Membership to scientific societies includes the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Society for Plant Biologists (ASPB), and the Chilean Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SBBMCh).