Liya Manukyan Degree: BS, Exercise Biology, UC Davis (2007), Physician Assistant Certificate, UC Davis (2009) Area of Emphasis: Nutrition Practicum: TBD About Liya: While completing her undergraduate degree at UC Davis, Liya became involved in various internships which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. The clinical training and medical knowledge gained through the Physician Assistant program has equipped her with the skills necessary to meet the healthcare needs of a growing population ailed by many chronic diseases. She has especially seen the great need for education and promotion of health maintenance in the areas of physical fitness and nutrition. Her goal is to learn and discover more effective ways of empowering patients to make healthy lifestyle choices in order to help prevent chronic disease.