Meet Alex, a passionate second-year Bioinformatics student at the University of Waterloo. Starting their academic journey with a fascination for genetics, they quickly became captivated by the intersections of biology and computer science. With a penchant for coding in Python, Alex regularly participates in hackathons and aims to blend their love for bioinformatics with innovative tech solutions in healthcare. Outside the classroom, they’re often found exploring the latest AI advancements and dreaming up startup ideas with fellow students.