Dr. Garcia-Beltran was born and raised in Puerto Rico, a beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean.
He describes himself as a nerdy kid captivated by the world of science, never able to pass up the chance to use a microscope, and was raised by parents who were not scientists or doctors but nourished his passion for learning.
His fascination with science only grew with each biology and chemistry class he took. To him schoolwork wasn’t a chore, but an opportunity to dive deeper into the subjects he loved.
An idea began to resonate with him—perhaps he was meant to pursue a career in science.
