Biography
Aaron Conrado is in his final year as a doctoral student in microbiology at The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. He also co-hosts a weekly radio talk show, recruiting STEM researchers from the UT community to discuss their research to a general audience. After seven years of academic research, he now looks to apply his scientific aptitude in the realm of policy to help bridge the gap between scientists and lawmakers and enable evidence-based policy solutions. In his free time, he enjoys live music and disc golf.