[2] At the age of 16, De La Cruz was selected to participate in a work-study program at Hoffman-La Roche, a pharmaceutical company in Nutley, New Jersey.
[2] During this time, he developed a strong interest in actin filaments, inspired by his undergraduate coursework in cell biology.
[2] His fascination with the subject led him to pursue graduate research under Tom Pollard, a leading expert in the field.
[2][4][3] De La Cruz joined Yale University's faculty as professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry.
[6] Enrique De La Cruz has contributed to over 92 peer reviewed studies for various journals and publications.