Larry Rodriguez

Abstract Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder caused by CFTR mutations, most commonly ΔF508, leading to defective ion transport and multisystem pathology. Small-molecule modulators partially restore mutant CFTR function, but therapeutic efficacy remains limited, particularly for N1303K mutation refractory to current treatments.

It’s been a minute and a lot of stuff has gone down, so here’s an update! Cover art inspired by my 1st first author publication, the publish or perish mentality, and the fact that certain project progress faster if you’re dilligent; title is the career vibe.

Dodge City Community College (DC3) named me the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus and invited me to speak at this year’s commencement ceremony back in March. Too much has gone on in the first half of the year, so expect more updates soon. In the mean time, here’s what happened. Community Colleges are cool You can read about my time at DC3 in my background section, but simply put, attending DC3 was one of the best decisions I made that set me up for academic, financial, and personal success.