{"id":3212,"date":"2022-08-18T20:03:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T20:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inbre.hpcf.upr.edu\/?page_id=3212"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:46:09","slug":"stce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inbre.hpcf.upr.edu\/index.php\/stce\/","title":{"rendered":"STCE Core"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Science and Technology Competency Enhancement (STCE) Core<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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The STCE<\/strong> provides training through tuition support for specialized short courses and workshops, research experience for students through JRA, support for visiting speakers through a seminar tours program, and professional development for student and faculty via travel support to scientific meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The objective of the STCE is to increase the research and technical skills of the biomedical workforce in Puerto Rico and encourage a greater number of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral associates to pursue careers in science and technology by providing hands-on research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students at network institutions to increase the numbers of undergraduate students that are competitive to enter graduate programs and compete for jobs in industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The STCE will facilitate access to specialized research and technical training courses and postdoctoral associates including new opportunities for instruction on 1) protection and commercialization of IPs, 2) entrepreneurship, and 3) data science.<\/p>\n

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\nStudents Summer Internship Program:<\/strong>\u00a0The Program will stimulate initiating research opportunities for junior faculty with potential for competitive funding, develop partnerships between the network institutions and research collaborations between faculty from Undergraduate Institutions and Mentoring Institutions.<\/p>\n

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Tuition and Thematic Technical Workshop:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0STCE<\/b>\u00a0will provide for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students, direct tuition funding for short-term (up to 6 months) training in areas of science and technology relevant to the needs of emerging as well as established biopharmaceutical, biotechnological, and research enterprises in Puerto Rico in addition, is will offer Thematic Technical Workshops, a hands-on training experience according to the needs of groups involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nTechnology Transfer Awards:<\/strong> The program will provide Travel Award to students and faculty of Undergraduate Institutions to receive research training at mainland institutions. The objective of this program will be to enhance the research competence of our research faculty and students, promote research collaborations between faculty in Puerto Rico and their peers in other states that will expand the research network between IDeA states.<\/p>\n

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\nTravel Awards Program:<\/strong> Research opportunities for students from the undergraduate institutions. Investigators and students will have the opportunity to visit research laboratories for up to four weeks to learn a technique whose implementation in their work will enhance their results as well as their research capacity and transfer new technology to Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n

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\nTravel for Junior Associates to Attend Scientific Meetings:<\/strong> INBRE JRAs may apply for support for travel expenses to attend a scientific meeting to deliver an oral or poster presentation. An associate may request one trip per year. Criteria for selection of travel awards are:<\/p>\n

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Junior Research Associate Students Fellowships:<\/strong> Incentives are needed to attract more students into science, technology, mathematics, and engineering fields into biotechnology research. Graduate and undergraduate fellowships will be awarded to candidates who present high quality applications to work on multidisciplinary research within the INBRE research networks.<\/p>\n

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\nSeminar Tours:<\/strong> This project will allow for internationally recognized scientists to lecture during 3 consecutive days throughout the INBRE institutions in order to attract promising students into science majors and to provide additional opportunities for exposure to cutting-edge research.<\/p>\n

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\nWe invite you to meet STCE students (undergraduates and graduates) from all PR-INBRE network institutions.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> Undergraduate Students<\/a><\/h3>
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<\/span><\/i> 2025 – 2026<\/a><\/h3>
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Acevedo, Ramillie<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UAGM – Carolina<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Loyda M\u00e9ndez<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Oxidative Stress and Molecular Profiling in Juvenile Mice Spleen Exposed to Diesel Exhaust Particles<\/p>\n

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Alonso, Bianca<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – R\u00edo Piedras<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Filipa Godoy Vitorino
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Abstract: <\/strong>Lifestyle factors may impact the oral and cervical microbiome of women living in Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

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Campos Ortiz, Jorlyann M.<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Ricardo Chiesa
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Abstract:<\/strong> Validation of proteins associated with Drosophila melanogaster anxiety-like behavior when exposed to a Stypopodium zonale extract<\/p>\n

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Figueroa, Edwin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yamixa Delgado<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> The bioactivity of Diosgenin on TKI targeted therapies and rewiring cancer metabolism in EGFR-mutant NSCLC<\/p>\n

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Hern\u00e1ndez, Darianys T.<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Juan Lopez Garriga\u00a0<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Hydrogen Sulfide Therapeutic Effect Through Hemeprotein Delivery: Cell Proliferation\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Imad-Hamad, Raian<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Guillermo Armaiz-Pena
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Abstract: <\/strong>Dissecting the Role of Granzyme B in MDSC-Mediated Immunosuppression During Chronic Stress in Ovarian Cancer<\/p>\n

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Le\u00f3n, Samuel<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Rafael Maldonado<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Natural Product Discovery of Egg Gelatin Metabolites of E. juanariveroi as Candidates Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus<\/p>\n

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L\u00f3pez, Alanys S.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Humacao<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Mitk'El B. Santiago Berr\u00edos
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Abstract: <\/strong>Construction of a prostate cancer biosensor using sarcosine oxidase as transductor<\/p>\n

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L\u00f3pez, Giannina H.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Alfredo Ghezzi Grau<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Elucidate the anti-invasiveness properties of oregano, cinnamon, and graviola nanosuspensions utilizing an epidermal growth factor receptor-induced Drosophila melanogaster as a non-small cell lung carcinoma model.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Negroni, Ariana\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Juan Lopez Garriga<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> The Use of Gastric Cells for Insights into Toxicity of Hydrogen Sulfide Donor<\/p>\n

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Nevado, Giancarlo J.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Elsa Pare<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Expression and purification of the cytoplasmic tail of Wsc2p, a domain directly involved in the CWI pathway, for future crystallographic studies<\/p>\n

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Pagan, Keishly Y.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution:\u00a0<\/strong>UPR – Humacao<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Marcos L\u00f3pez Casillas<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Targeting glioblastoma mitochondria and iron metabolism<\/p>\n

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Pinto, Jadiel\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UAGM – Gurabo<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Joshua Reyes Morales<\/p>\n

Abstract: <\/strong>Development of an Electrochemical Biosensor for the Detection of Serotonin in Sweat Using Metallic Alloys<\/p>\n

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Reyes, Astrid N.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Enrique Rodr\u00edguez Borrero<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Effects of a High-Fat Diet on alcohol tolerance and gut microbiome composition in Drosophila melanogaster<\/p>\n

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Rodr\u00edguez, Fabiola<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>San Juan Bautista School of Medicine<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yaritza Inostroza\u00a0<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Modeling Endometriosis-Associated Neuroinflammation: Impact on BBB Dysfunction, Microglial Activation, and Neuronal Toxicity<\/p>\n

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Rol\u00f3n, Marimel\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Ponce<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Sonia J. Bailon Ruiz<\/p>\n

Abstract: <\/strong>Engineering Surface-Functionalized ZnSe Quantum Dots for Cost-Effective and Selective Detection of Heavy Metals in Water<\/p>\n

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Torres, Gabriela\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Luis Alamo\u00a0<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Effect of SnO2 Based Nanoparticles on the Viability of CHO-K1 and HEP-G2 Cell Lines<\/p>\n

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Torres, Amanda M.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Universidad Interamericana Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Claudia Ospina Millan\u00a0<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Isolation, preparation, and anticancer potential of Simalikalactone D and derivatives<\/p>\n

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Torres, Daniela<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Humacao<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Kevin Alicea<\/p>\n

Abstract: <\/strong>Targeting Myeloid Cells, Cancer Cells and Tumor Progression: Exploring the Antitumor and Immunomodulatory Potential of Kalanchoe Extracts<\/p>\n

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Alonso, Bianca<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – R\u00edo Piedras<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Filipa Godoy Vitorino
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Abstract: <\/strong>Isolation and Identification of Vaginal Probiotics in Hispanic women living in Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

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Aponte, Adriana
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Interamericana – Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Michelle M. Mart\u00ednez<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Elucidation of the Mechanism of Action of Ergosterol Peroxide through modulation of the ANKZF1\/VCP Complex Inhibitor<\/p>\n

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Bado, Veronica G.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Timothy Colston
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Abstract:<\/strong> Monitoring the Spread of Inclusion Body Disease in Puerto Rico by the Invasive Species Boa constrictor<\/p>\n

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Figueroa, Edwin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yamixa Delgado<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Anti-metastatic properties of the Triterpene Diosgenin on Lung Carcinoma Cells<\/p>\n

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Figueroa, Juan E.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yamixa Delgado<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> The impact of plant nanosuspensions on metabolic pathways and chemotherapy-induced cytotoxicity in NSCLC<\/p>\n

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Luciano, Mayra<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UAGM – Cupey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Beatriz Zayas
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Abstract: <\/strong>Anti-cancer Potential of the Novel ABQ-48 in NCI-H460 Lung Cancer Cells<\/p>\n

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Morl\u00e1, Alexander Y.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – R\u00edo Piedras<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yisel Cantres<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Role of Lipopolysaccharides from Porphyromonas gingivalis in Astrocyte Activation and Tumor Progression<\/p>\n

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Negroni, Ariana<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Juan L\u00f3pez Garriga
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Abstract: <\/strong>Recombinant Hemoglobin I from Lucina pectinata: The HemeFeIII-H2S Scenario to Assess Hydrogen Sulfide Delivery to Tissues<\/p>\n

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Nevado, Giancarlo J.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Elsie Pares<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Viability assay of S. cerevisiae to AuNP-Peptide conjugates in the presence of cell wall disruptors<\/p>\n

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Nieves, Reidiliz<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Universidad Interamericana – Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Claudia Ospino<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Isolation and Characterization of the Novel Quassinoid Tulareydiketone A (TRA) from Simarouba tulae<\/p>\n

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Rom\u00e1n, Nathaly M.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Universidad Interamericana – Metro<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. David Sanabria<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Investigating the Immunomodulatory and Antitumor Properties of
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Torres, Daniela<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution:\u00a0<\/strong>UPR – Humacao<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Kevin Alicea<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Investigating the Immunomodulatory and Antitumor Properties of Kalanchoe species<\/p>\n

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Vega, Paula<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Universidad Interamericana – Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Claudia Ospino<\/p>\n

Abstract: <\/strong>Chemical Modification and Evaluation of the Anticancer Properties of Cembrane Diterpenes Isolated from Nicotiana tabacum<\/p>\n

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V\u00e9lez, Valentina A.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Ceidy Torres<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong>\u00a0Optimization of RNA Extraction in Caenorhabditis elegans<\/p>\n

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Acevedo, Reidiliz
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Interamericana – Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Claudia Ospina
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Program:<\/strong> Microbiology<\/p>\n

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Alonso, Alondra
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Institution: <\/strong>UAGM – Cupey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Beatriz Zayas
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Aponte, Adriana
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Interamericana – Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Michelle M. Mart\u00ednez<\/p>\n

Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Carrasquillo, Jefxander
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Institution: <\/strong>URP – R\u00edo Piedras<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Nilda Medina
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Program:<\/strong> Psicology<\/p>\n

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Estrada, Stephanie
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yamcy Ferrer
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Program: <\/strong>Biology<\/p>\n

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Hernandez, Alejandro L.
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Enrique Rodriguez-Borrero<\/p>\n

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Negroni, Ariana
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR -Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Juan Lopez-Garriga<\/p>\n

Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Olivieri, Gerianne
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Institution: <\/strong>URP – R\u00edo Piedras<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Filipa Godoy
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Program:<\/strong> Microbiology<\/p>\n

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Rivera, Jonathan
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – R\u00edo Piedras<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Lisandro Cunci
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Torres, Jos\u00e9
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR -Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yancy Ferrer<\/p>\n

Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Aviles-Mercado, Rocio del Mar<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Interamericana – Metro<\/p>\n

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Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Birriel-Rodr\u00edguez, Leonardo
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – R\u00edo Piedras
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Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Ingrid Montes
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Program:<\/strong> Chemistry<\/p>\n

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Hernandez-Padilla, Alejandro
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey
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Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Enrique Rodr\u00edguez-Borrero
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Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Hernandez-Solis, Fatimma
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Ana G. Mendez – Cupey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Beatriz Zayas
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Program:<\/strong> Chemistry<\/p>\n

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Maldonado-Vargas, Neymar
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Interamericana – Bayam\u00f3n
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Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Claudia Ospina-Millan
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Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Mendez-Escalera, Daviana L.
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Ana G. M\u00e9ndez – Carolina
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Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Loyda M\u00e9ndez
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Program:<\/strong> Microbiology<\/p>\n

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Nieves-Oquendo, Paola C.
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Interamericana – Bayam\u00f3n<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Caludia Opina-Millan
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Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Oliveri-Henry, Gerianne
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – R\u00edo Piedras
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Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Filipa Godoy
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Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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Rosario-Luquis, Omaris
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Cayey
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Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Enrique Rodr\u00edguez-Borrero
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Program:<\/strong> General Natural Sciences<\/p>\n

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Valent\u00edn-L\u00f3pez, Keren
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Institution: <\/strong>Univ. Ana G. M\u00e9ndez – Cupey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Jos\u00e9 Rodriguez \/ Nataliya Chorna
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Program:<\/strong> Biology<\/p>\n

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C\u00e1tala, Adneliz G.<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UAGM – Cupey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Loyda M\u00e9ndez<\/p>\n

Abstract:<\/strong> Impact of DEP on Pubertal Development and Sex Hormone Regulation in Juvenile Mice<\/p>\n

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P\u00e9rez, Daraishka<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>San Juan Bautista School of Medicine<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr.\u00a0Yamixa Delgado<\/p>\n

Abstract: <\/strong>Development of a TfR-targed drug delivery system for codelivery of cytochrome c and lysophospholipid Miltefosine against KRAS- and EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung carcinoma<\/p>\n

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Santos, Laurie M.<\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>Universidad Central del Caribe\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yancy Ferrer Acosta<\/p>\n

Abstract: <\/strong>Determining the impact of Edelfosine on restoring the gut microbiota after an rpilrpyiv induly.<\/p>\n

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Agront, Ivette<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UAGM – Cupey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Beatriz Zayas
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Abstract:<\/strong> BQ108-Induced Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis in Prostate Cancer Cells<\/p>\n

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C\u00e1tala, Adnelys<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>UAGM – Cupey<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Loyda M\u00e9ndez
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Abstract: <\/strong>Fine particulate matter\u2019s effects on postnatal reproductive development a scoping review<\/p>\n

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P\u00e9rez, Daraishka<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Institution: <\/strong>San Juan Bautista School of Medicine<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr.\u00a0Yamixa Delgado<\/p>\n

Abstract: <\/strong>The PLC-\u03b2 inhibitor edelfosine as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of epilepsy<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/i> 2023 – 2024<\/a><\/h3>
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Cotto, Neishaiz
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Institution: <\/strong>Pontifical Catholic University of PR<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Ceidy Torres
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Program:<\/strong> MS Neurosciences Neurobiology<\/p>\n

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Ufarry, Axel
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Institution: <\/strong>Pontifical Catholic University of PR<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Ceidy Torres
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Program:<\/strong> MS Neurosciences Neurobiology<\/p>\n

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Garc\u00eda Cort\u00e9s, Carlos G.
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Institution: <\/strong>UPR – Mayaguez<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Elsie Pares
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Program:<\/strong> MS Chemistry<\/p>\n

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Rodr\u00edguez L\u00f3pez, Elliot R.
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Institution: <\/strong>Ponce Health Sciences University<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Vanessa Rivera-Amil
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Program:<\/strong> PhD Biochemical Sciences<\/p>\n

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P\u00e9rez, Dariashka
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Institution: <\/strong>UCC<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Yancy Ferrer-Acosta
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Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ufarry Alvarado, Axel
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Institution: <\/strong>Pontifical Catholic Univerity of PR<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dr. Ceidy Torres
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Program:<\/strong> MS Neurobiology<\/p>\n

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Velez Crespo, Grace E.
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Institution: <\/strong>UCC<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>
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Program:<\/strong> PhD Biochemical Sciences<\/p>\n

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Ortiz Rivera, Jescelica
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Institution: <\/strong>UCC<\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>
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Program: <\/strong>PhD Biochemical Sciences<\/p>\n

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