Submitted by sws139 on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 14:04 Black in STEM Young Alumni Breadcrumb 2021 Young Alumni Laura Dassama Image Laura M. K. Dassama, Ph.D. Major and Degree: Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, Ph.D. Graduation Year: 2013 Current Position: Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Stanford University Connect: Email What motivates you to do science? The ability to use molecular science to solve human health challenges is my primary motivation.