Student Spotlight: Fernanda L. Campos Ramirez

Fernanda L. Campos Ramirez

Lab: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab

Hometown: Coral Springs

Research focus: Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis (CMC OA) and its effects on range of motion and joint coordination

Fun fact: I’ve lived in five countries throughout my life!

What motivates you? I am motivated by the opportunity to impact someone’s life. Biomedical engineering is a truly unique field that provides a strong foundation for the development of revolutionary devices that have the potential to enhance quality of life. I look forward to applying my engineering knowledge to advance medical technology, filling my work with purpose and meaning.

What I love about Gainesville: The spirit! I have been in several college campuses and no one has more spirit as the Gators! I have always and always will be proud to say “Go Gators!”

Quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

Honors and awards:

  • SHPE Goals For Tomorrow Scholarship
  • Bright Future Scholarship
  • UF Honors College Alumni
  • John & Mittie Colling Engineering Scholarship