Heme-dependent chemistry in tyrosine oxidation: Diversity Supplement on 5R01GM108988-08 for supporting Samuel Montoya

This application is a request of the administrative supplement funds to the above parent grant to support a Hispanic graduate student. Mr. Samuel L. Montoya. for his graduate study in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Texas at San Antonio. A 24-month of financial support is budgeted for providing Mr. Montoya with salaries. tuition support. health insurance. and support of research-related training activities such as workshops and scientific conferences. The supplement will enable him to have protected times to receive comprehensive training in a broad spectrum of chemistry and related areas. including research expertise and communication skills. This supplement to the parent grant would prepare him to become accomplished and install him with confidence. and eventually become a role model for pursuing a career in biomedical science.