Bryan Figula (BS Chemistry)
I am currently doing research with Dr. Tomsho. We are working to develop more
efficient antibiotics to combat many different types of infectious diseases.
I find my research fascinating because it gives me the opportunity to have a potential impact on the world of healthcare. I am thrilled that I have the chance to research ways to improve an antibiotic; with the ultimate goal to improve patient therapeutics.
I am learning many different laboratory techniques that I will be able to build upon throughout my chemistry career. I am also learning how important it is to work in a team. Whenever I have questions about what I am doing or I am looking for suggestions, my fellow researchers are able to give me their opinions and input to help me out.
In the lab, I have failed and reactions have not worked the way I had hoped. This makes me work even harder to find a way to make the compounds correctly.
My USURF experience is impacting the way I view my field by giving me an idea of what is expected in a typical laboratory environment. I am also learning how to be more confident in my own abilities and not second guess my own instincts.