Diqui LaPenta

Diqui LaPenta serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment at the College of Sciences, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where she delivers specialized instruction in Cell Biology and Microbiology courses.

Education Background:

• Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Her academic focus centers on Microbiology and Cell Biology, extending into broader biological sciences and environmental health contexts through the interdisciplinary framework of her department. This integration reflects UTSA's College of Sciences vision for advancing scientific literacy with local and global impact, particularly in health-environment intersections.