Hi! Camilla here, BS’28. I’m originally from Italy—more precisely, from the beautiful city of Verona. I hope you’ve heard of it before—it’s not only famous for its Roman amphitheater but also as the romantic setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet! If not, well, I’m officially recommending you to dive into its history and charm—there’s so much to discover! I’m currently double-majoring in Biology and Chemistry on the pre-MD/PhD path, with a lifelong dream of contributing to the fight against cancer. Whether it’s tackling metastasis, decoding mutations, or understanding cellular respiration, every discovery in this field inspires me to push further. To me, cancer research isn’t just a career goal—it’s a calling, and one that I am deeply passionate about. Here at Caltech, I’m actively involved in several clubs. I’m a proud member of MEDLIFE, the Christian Club, and the equestrian club, which I actually founded! Horses are a huge part of my life—I’m a professional showjumper, which means, yes, I jump fences with horses. Crazy, right? But they mean so much to me. Horses are incredible animals—they have this magical ability to heal and uplift your spirit every time you’re around them. When I’m not in the lab or at the stables, you’ll likely find me reading or writing. Growing up in Italy, surrounded by Mediterranean history, I developed a deep love for philosophy, and it’s been close to my heart ever since. I’ve always been fascinated by the big questions of life—how we think, how we heal, and how we connect with others. For me, life is about curiosity and passion—whether it’s pursuing groundbreaking research, exploring the pages of a book, or galloping through a showjumping course. I’m driven by the desire to make a difference, and I’m always excited for the next chapter of this journey.