VALERIA CASTRO

Valeria Castro is a dedicated pre-medical student at the University of Texas at San Antonio, passionate about the intersection of neuroscience, biochemistry, and pediatric medicine. Her curiosity about the brain’s complexity and development drives her ambition to pursue a career in pediatric neuroscience, where science, compassion, and healing meet.

Her experiences volunteering for her community and teaching young children have deepened her commitment to medicine as both a science and a calling. Through this program, Valeria will explore how biochemical processes shape neurodevelopment and how this knowledge can inform early interventions and improved care. Beyond her studies, she values faith, personal growth, and service, striving to embody empathy and purpose in every aspect of her life.