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Faculty Members<\/h3>\n
Abel Baerga, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Abel_Baerga-Ortiz\"Email:<\/strong>\u00a0abel.baerga@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Biosynthesis of natural products.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-758-2525 X-1603 -1640 | Lab: RCM<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/biochemistry\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/biochemistry\/dt_team\/dr-abel-baerga-ortiz\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Abimael Rodr\u00edguez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"abimael_rodriguez-1-244x300\"Email:<\/strong>\u00a0abimael.rodriguez1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0New bioactive compounds from marine organisms.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0787-764-0000\u00a0X. 88575 | Lab: Molecular Sciences Building<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=abimael-d-rodriguez<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Abimael_D_Rodriguez<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Adelfa E. Serrano, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Adelfa-Serranooo-1-227x300\"Em<\/strong>ail:<\/strong>\u00a0adelfa.serrano@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>RCMI-Center for Molecular Genetics and Infectious Diseases<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Office: (787) 758-2525, X-1313; | Lab: (787) 758-2525, X-2217, X-1314 |\u00a0Rm A-310, Rm A-346, Rm A 349<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/connect.rtrn.net\/profilesweb\/ProfileDetails.aspx?From=SE&Person=3193&PersonSource=University%20of%20Puerto%20Rico<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/micro\/dt_team\/dr-adelfa-e-serrano\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Alfredo Ghezzi, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Alfredo_Ghezzi-1-300x300\"Email:<\/strong>\u00a0alfredo.ghezzi@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Molecular Neuroscience, Behavioral Genetics, Neuroadaptation and Addiction<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-764 0000\u00a0X. 32767,\u00a032767 | Lab:\u00a0 JGD-203<\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Alfredo_Ghezzi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ana Guadalupe, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"3-ana-guadalupe-1-212x300\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>lupita1029@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Development of bioselective electrodes.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-764-0000\u00a0X-88537\u00a0| Lab: FB-101A<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=ana-r-guadalupe-quinones<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Ana_Guadalupe_Quinones<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Andrew Seeds, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"AndrewSeeds\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>seeds.andrew@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Neural Circuits and Behavior<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0787-721-4149 X-236 |\u00a0Lab: 318 Instituto de Neurobiolog\u00eda, San Juan<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.seedshampellab.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.cienciapr.org\/en\/user\/seedsa<\/a><\/p>\n

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Anthony V. Washington, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Anthony-V.-Washington\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>anthony.washington@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Inmuno-hemostasis<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88149 -88150 |\u00a0Lab: JGD-215<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/uprmdacc.upr.edu\/profile-uprmdacc\/792-a-valance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arthur Tinoco, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"ArthurTinoco\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>atinoco9278@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Development of Ti(IV)-based anticancer comleses using FE(III) chelating ligands that model the metal binding site of\u00a0transferring.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88510 | Lab: FB-102<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=arthur-d-tinoco<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Brad Weiner, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Brad-weiner-211x300\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>brad@hpcf.upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Nanoparticles for cancer imaging.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-55574 |\u00a0Lab. FB-147<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=brad-r-weiner<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bruno Marie, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Dr.Bruno-Marie-close\"Email:<\/strong>\u00a0brunomariemail@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Synaptic Homeostasis<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0787-724-1024<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.neuro.upr.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.neuro.upr.edu\/?q=dr.-b.-marie<\/a><\/p>\n

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Carlos R. Cabrera, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"CarlosCabrera\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>carlos.cabrera2@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Analytical Chemistry (electrochemistry), Hotoelectrochemistry Batteries, Electrocatalysis (fuel cells), Surface Analysis.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Office 787-523-5310<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=carlos-cabrera<\/a><\/p>\n

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Carlos Gonz\u00e1lez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"carlos-gonzalez-300x200\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>cigonzalez@uprrp.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Post-Transcriptional control of gene expression.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0X-88121 -88122 | Lab. JGD-107<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/cicim.upr.edu\/faculty-members\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Carlos Jim\u00e9nez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Carlos-Jimenez\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>carlos.jimenez8@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Changes in Ih current channel\u2019s subunites 2 and 4 during the expression of cocaine sensitization.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-758-2525, X-1676 -1677 | Lab. RCM A-688, A-682<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/physiology\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/physiology\/dt_team\/dr-carlos-a-jimenez-rivera\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dalice Pi\u00f1ero, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Dalice-Pinero-1-201x300\"Email:<\/strong>\u00a0dalice.pinerocruz@uprrp.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Synthesis of metal complexees and multidimensional networks for their application. \/ Materials sciences and Nanomedicine<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-764-0000 X. 88559 | Lab. FB 135C<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=Dalice-M-PInERO-CRUZ<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dalice_Pinero_Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Eduardo Caro, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"EduardoEmail:<\/strong>\u00a0eduardo.caro1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Pharmacology<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0787-758-2525 X-5433<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/farmacia.rcm.upr.edu\/faculty\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/pr.linkedin.com\/in\/eduardo-j-e-caro-diaz-b8999396<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Eduardo-Nicolau-193x300\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>eduardo.nicolau@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Analytical: Studies on the efficiency of polymeric bio-nanomaterials for applications in bone tissue engineering and sensing of metabolites.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88567 | Lab. FB-314<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=eduardo-nicolau<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Esther Peterson, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Esther-Peterson-1-202x300\"\u00a0Email:\u00a0<\/strong>esther.peterson@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Reasearch:\u00a0<\/strong>Breast Cancer: the role of the cytoskeleton and EGFR signal transduction pathway<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-764 0000\u00a0X. 88129, 88130 | Lab:\u00a0 JGD-116<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.cienciapr.org\/es\/user\/epeterson80<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/estherpeterson\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gary Toranzos, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Gary-Toranzos\"\u00a0Email:\u00a0<\/strong>gary.toranzos@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental Microbiology Ecology.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0X-88118 \u2013 88119 | Lab. JGD-102<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.asm.org\/Biographies\/Gary-Toranzos<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Gary_Toranzos<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gregory Quirk, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Gregory-Quirk\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>gregoryjquirk@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Neuronal mechanism of learning and extinction of fear.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-999-3058 | Lab. RCM A-682<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/anatomyneurobiology\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/md.rcm.upr.edu\/anatomyneurobiology\/dr-gregory-j-quirk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ingrid Montes, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Ingrid_Montes_2-1\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>ingrid.montes2@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Synthesis and characterization of 1,1\u2033-diacetyl<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-764-0000 X. 88502 | Lab: CN \u2013 319<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=ingrid-montes<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.acs.org\/content\/acs\/en\/careers\/college-to-career\/chemists\/montes.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jorge L.Col\u00f3n, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Jorge-Colon-200x300\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>jorge1962cr@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Biosensors and drug delivery using layered inorganic nanomaterials.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88543 | Lab. FB-105<\/p>\n

Web\u00a0Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=jorge-l-colon<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Agosto, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Jose-Agosto\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>jose.agosto1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Genetic control of sleep and circadian rhythms in the\u00a0Drosophila Melanogaster<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88064 | Lab. NCN<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/research\/view_employee.php?id=196<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jos\u00e9 A. Lasalde Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Jos\u00e9-A.-Lasalde\"\u00a0Email:<\/strong>\u00a0jlasalde@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Acetylcholine receptor structure and function; Lipid-protein interactions in biological membranes; Neuronal acetylcholine receptor and nicotine addiction.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88125 -88126 | Lab. JGD-114<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/nachrs.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/nachrs.org\/pi-info\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jos\u00e9 A. Rodr\u00edguez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Jose-Rodriguez-Martinez-300x200\"\u00a0Email:\u00a0<\/strong>jose.rodriguez233@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Functional genomics, molecular recognition of nucleid acids, gene regulation, protein DNA interactions, transcription factors, biophysics.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88131 | Lab. JGD-120<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/department_info\/view_employee.php?id=397<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jos\u00e9 E. Garc\u00eda-Arrar\u00e1s, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"JoseEmail:\u00a0<\/strong>jegarcia@hpcf.upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>In vivo and in vitro development of the peripheral nervous system; Neuropeptides and neurotransmitters nervous system regeneration in invertebrates.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88151 -88152 | Lab. JGD-220<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/neuroid.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/neuroid.uprrp.edu\/index.php\/team\/dr-jose-e-garcia-arraras\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jos\u00e9 M. Rivera, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"jose_rivera\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>jmrivort@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Organic Chemistry: Molecular recognition, Supramolecular chemistry, Nanotechnology, Bioorganic chemistry, Organic synthesis.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88575<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=jose-rivera<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jos\u00e9 O. Col\u00f3n, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Jos\u00e9Email:<\/strong>\u00a0jose.colonsaez@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Understanding the role of nAChR\u2019s in the development of inflammation and subsequent neurodegeneration which has been shown to be involved in the development of many disease states such as Parkinson\u2019s and Alzheimer\u2019s disease as well as HIV associated neurocognitive disorders<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0787-758-2525 X- 5090 | Lab: Anexo 321<\/p>\n

Web Page:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/farmacia.rcm.upr.edu\/faculty\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/farmacia.rcm.upr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/02\/Professor_Profile_Jos%C3%A9_Col%C3%B3n.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Kai Griebenow, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"kai-hans-griebenow-12\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>kai.griebenow@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Biochemistry: Structure-guided protein encapsulation, non-aqueous enzymology, protein formulation, protein stability, protein glycosylation, relationship between protein structural dynamics and enzyme activity, PEG modification of proteins, bio-fuel cells.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88537 |\u00a0Lab: FB-215<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=kai-hans-griebenow<\/a><\/p>\n

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Liz M. D\u00edaz, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Liz_Diaz-300x300\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>liz.diaz2@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Scientific Communication in Diverse Educational Contexts<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-764 0000\u00a0X. 83503 | CN-129<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Liz_Diaz<\/a><\/p>\n

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Magaly Mart\u00ednez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Dra.-Magaly-Mart\u00ednez\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>magaly.martinez1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Cancer Research. Inflammatory mediators of prostate cancer metastasis and response to curcumin.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-772-8300 X-1106 -1403 | Lab. Centro Comprensivo de Cancer<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/farmacia.rcm.upr.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/farmacia.rcm.upr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/09\/Profile_Magaly_Martinez.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mark Miller, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"MMiller_1\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>mark.miller@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0Neural parasitology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: (787)-721-4149<\/strong><\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.neuro.upr.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.neuro.upr.edu\/?q=markm<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Marvin Bayro, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Marvin-Bayro\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>marvin.bayro@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Analysis of protein structure and dynamics in HIV maturation.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-523-5326<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=Marvin-Bayro<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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N\u00e9stor M. Carballeira, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"thumb_IMG_1442_1024\"Program Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0<\/strong>nestor.carballeira1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Organic Chemistry: Organic\u00a0reaction mechanisms, lipid chemistry and biosynthesis of marine natural products.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88561 | Lab. FB-119<\/p>\n

Web\u00a0Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=nestor-m-carballeira<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Olga Mayol, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Olga-Mayol-300x200\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>omayol@ites.upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosols Research (ACAR)<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-764-0000 X-88191 \u2013 88192 | Lab: FB 001<\/p>\n

Web page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/web.ites.upr.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/web.ites.upr.edu\/faculty-members\/olga-l-mayol-bracero<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Orestes R. Quesada, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"OrestesQuesada-266x300\"Program Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Biochemistry: How chemical nature of detergents affects the lipid composition of detergent-solubilized nAChR from\u00a0Torpedo californica<\/em>\u00a0tissue.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88152 | Lab: FB-300<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/nachrs.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/nachrs.org\/dt_team\/orestes-quesada-gonzalez\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pablo VIvas, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"PabloEmail:<\/strong>\u00a0pablo.vivas@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong>\u00a0Microbiology \u2013 Ovarian Cancer<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-772-8300 X- 1404<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.rtrn.net\/small-grants-program-awardees\/pablo-e-vivas-mejia-ph-d-university-of-puerto-rico-medical-sciences-campus-project-narrative\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/www.cccupr.org\/investigacion\/investigadores\/pablo-vivas-mejias-phd\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Paul Bayman, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"PaulEmail:\u00a0<\/strong>bayman.upr@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Mycology and plant pathology; Bioremediation; Mycotoxins.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88141 | Lab: JGD-205<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/research\/view_employee.php?id=92<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Riccardo Papa, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Riccardo_Papa-300x300\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>rpapa.lab@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Complex modular architecture around a simple toolkit of wing pattern genes<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88133 | Lab: JGD-213<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/ricpapa.wixsite.com\/papa-riccardo-lab<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/ricpapa.wixsite.com\/rpapalab\/about<\/a><\/p>\n

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Torsten Stelzer, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
<\/span><\/p>\n
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\"Torsten-Stelzer\"Email:\u00a0<\/strong>torsten.stelzer@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Pharmaceutical crystallization, Small-scale manufacturing, Process intensification<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>787-523-5303 |\u00a0Lab: Molecular Sciences Building<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/farmacia.rcm.upr.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/farmacia.rcm.upr.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/09\/Profile_Torsten_Stelzer.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tugrul Giray, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
<\/span><\/p>\n
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\"Tugrul-Giray\"Email:<\/strong>\u00a0tugrul.giray@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Integrative study of behavioral and muscle development in a model system.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88135 -88136 | Lab: FB-246<\/p>\n

Web page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/biology.uprrp.edu\/department_info\/\/view_employee.php?id=121<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vilmal\u00ed L\u00f3pez, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Vilmali-Lopez\"\u00a0Email:\u00a0<\/strong>vilmali.lopez@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Biocompatible, tailored, nanocrystals, drugs nanocarriers for cancer treatment.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88537 | Lab: FB-101A<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=Vilmali-Lopez-Mejias<\/a><\/p>\n

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Undergraduate Students<\/h3>\n
Anqueira Gonz\u00e1lez, Amanda<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"amanda.anqueira@upr.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Work: The Molecular Mechanisms of Ethanol Neuroadaptation<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: Alfredo Ghezzi, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Betancourt Ponce, Miguel<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"miguel.betancourt3@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong>Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Antibacterial Polysulfone (PSU) for Biomedical Applications<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D. <\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cabrera Hern\u00e1ndez, Luis O.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"luis.cabrera5@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Orestes Quesada, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Caraballo Rodr\u00edguez, Delvin<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"delvin.caraballo@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work: <\/strong>Synthesis, characterization, and biological applications of Adamantane Ferrocenyl<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Ingrid Montes<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Claudio V\u00e1zquez, Adirana P..<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"adriana.claudio2@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong>Temporal Control Over Self-Assembly Of Deoxyguanosine Derivatives For Intracellular Formation Of Therapeutic Agents<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 M. RIvera, Ph.D. <\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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D\u00edaz Gonz\u00e1lez, Kartiza<\/a><\/dt>
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karitza.diaz@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Impact of Nanomaterials in Marine Ecosystems Through the Study of the Metabolic Response of Vibrio fischeri as a Model Microorganism<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Liz M. D\u00edaz, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Franjul, Ronaldo H.<\/a><\/dt>
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ronaldo.franjul@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Green Synthesis of nZVI for Heavy Metal Environmental Health Remediation<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Carlos R. Cabrera, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Garc\u00eda Del Valle, Ren\u00e9<\/a><\/dt>
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rene.garcia3@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Synthesis of C10-Homoserine Lactones as Quorum Sensing Modulators in Chromobacterium violaceum<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>N\u00e9stor M. Carballeira, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Guadalupe D\u00edaz, isis<\/a><\/dt>
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isis.guadalupe@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Air quality and precipitation chemistry<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Olga Mayol, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Malav\u00e9 M\u00e9ndez, Thaybeth I.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"<\/p>\n

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thaybeth.malave@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Characterization of the genetic expression during the intestinal regeneration of the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima through RT-PCR<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 E. Garc\u00eda-Arrar\u00e1s, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mart\u00ednez Guadalupe, Anna C.<\/a><\/dt>
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anna.martinez1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Mechanical properties of Ti-C composite and its biomedical applications<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Brad Weiner, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mej\u00edas Rivera, Loreilys<\/a><\/dt>
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loreilys.mejias@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Fabrication of a Hybrid Bio-Adhesive and Bioactive Composite Scaffold to Enhance Cell Adhesion and Induce Osteogenic Differentiation<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Miranda M\u00e9ndez, Glorimar<\/a><\/dt>
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glorimar.miranda@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Synthesis and Characterization of coordination complexes using DMIT derivates and Vanadium salts.<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dalice Pi\u00f1ero, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mor\u00e1n Sierra, Jonathan<\/a><\/dt>
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jonathan.moran@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Interrogating the projections of rostral prelimbic cortex that drive active avoidance<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Gregory Quirk, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Negr\u00f3n Figueroa, Dalissa<\/a><\/dt>
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dalissa.negron1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Characterization of ER\u03b136 as a mediator of oncogenic phenotypes via non-genomic signaling pathways in inflammatory breast cancer<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Esther A. Peterson, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Nieves L\u00f3pez, Benjam\u00edn<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"<\/p>\n

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benjamin.nieves1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> The Apolipoprotein E (APOE)\/Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells (TREM) Like Transcript-1 (TLT-1)\/P-Selectin Triple Null mouse as a Model for Atherosclerosis<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Anthony V. Washington, Ph.D. & Orestes Quesada, ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Penabad Pe\u00f1a, Laura I.<\/a><\/dt>
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laura.penabad@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Abstract – Laura I. Penabad<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pichardo Peguero, Oliver D.<\/a><\/dt>
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oliver.pichardo@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Pichardo Peguero, Oliver D.<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dalice Pi\u00f1ero, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ramos Gonz\u00e1lez, Gabriela<\/a><\/dt>
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gabriela.ramos20@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> A phagocyte-specific ribosome profiling approach to identify novel targets of pumilio regulating sleep in Drosophila melanogaster<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 Agosto, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rivera Cordero, G\u00e9nesis R.<\/a><\/dt>
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genesis.rivera34@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Enzyme Intructed Self Assembly of Guanosine Derivatives<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 M. Rivera, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rodr\u00edguez Bonilla, Laura M.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"<\/p>\n

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laura.rodriguez28@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Protein-DNA Interactome of Oxidative-Stress Transcription Factors OxyR1 and OxyR2 in Aliivibrio fischeri<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 A. Rodr\u00edguez, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rodr\u00edguez Villafa\u00f1e, Andrea<\/a><\/dt>
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andre4rodriguez@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Understanding the Link Between the Gut Microbiome and Regeneration of the Sea Cucumber Holothuria glaberrima<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 E. Garc\u00eda-Arrar\u00e1s, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rosa Vidal, Jorge E.<\/a><\/dt>
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jorge.rosa8@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Determination of the pharmacological properties and binding mechanisms of amphetamine-type stimulants on nicotinic receptors<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 E. Lizardi, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Santiago Pag\u00e1n, Lisby<\/a><\/dt>
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lisby.santiago@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Immune response of Acropora cervicornis to solar radiation and sea surface temperatures<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Liz M. D\u00edaz, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vales Torres, Xariana D.<\/a><\/dt>
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xariana.vales@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong> Characterizing Fibrinogen and TREM Like Transcript -1 Molecular Interaction for Development of Antithrombotic Agents<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Anthony V. Washington, Ph.D. & Orestes Quesada, Ph.D.<\/a>|<\/a> Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Graduate Students<\/h3>\n
Acosta Mercado, Jemily<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"jemily.acosta@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work: <\/strong>Nanocomplex of Cytochrome C\/ Cardiolipin Action on Host Cells of Human Papillomavirus<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Marvin Bayro, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Alsina S\u00e1nchez, Ambar<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"ambar_maite@yahoo.com<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong>Evaluation of novel ferrocenyl chalcone-phthalocyanine conjugates as phototherapeutic agents<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Ingrid Montes, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Benjam\u00edn Rivera, Josu\u00e9 A.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"josue.benjamin@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work: <\/strong>Studies to understand Ti speciation and transport in the human body<\/a>.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Arthur Tinoco, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bittman Soto, Xavier S.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"xavier.bittman@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work:<\/strong>The Potential Role of ERalpha36 in Inflammatory Breast Cancer<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Esther A. Peterson, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bosque Cordero, Karl Y.<\/a><\/dt>
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karl.bosque@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research Work: <\/strong>Decreased Hyperpolarization-activated Cation Current (Ih): a Response Mechanism to Reduce Cocaine-induced Excitability in VTA DA Neurons<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Carlos A. Jim\u00e9nez, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Carrasquillo Dones, Emmanuel A.<\/a><\/dt>
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manu6232262@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Research Work: <\/strong>Protein-DNA Interactomes of NKX2-5 and TBX5 Mutants Identified in Congenital Heart Defects<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 A. Rodr\u00edguez, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cordero Gim\u00e9nez, Keysha T.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"Keyshakeysha.cordero@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

\n
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Research Work:<\/strong>Development of novel systems of MRI contrast agents and photothermal agents with transition and rare earth metals<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dalice Pi\u00f1ero, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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De Le\u00f3n Gonz\u00e1lez, Kevin M.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"kevin.deleon@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>A molecular control of temperature-dependent synaptic growth: Autophagy, Proteasome system and Map Kinases<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Bruno Marie, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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D\u00edaz D\u00edaz, Lymarie M.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"lymarie.diaz@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Microbiota Modulates the Intestinal Regeneration in the Sea Cucumber Holothuria glaberrima<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 E. Garc\u00eda-Arrar\u00e1s, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Medina Feliciano, Joshua G.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"joshua.medina8@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Genomic Insight into the Sea Cucumber Holothuria Glaberrima Intestinal Regeneration<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 E. Garc\u00eda-Arrar\u00e1s, Ph.D.<\/a>\u00a0| Biographical Sketch <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ortiz Alvarado, Carlos A.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"cortiz3515@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Daily Foraging Activity and Circadian Rhythms of a Guild of Three Large Carpenter Bee Species in Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus L) on a Greek Island (Lesvos)<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Tugrul Giray, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographica Sketch <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ortiz G\u00f3mez, Valerie<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"valerie.ortiz2@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>The Use of Superficial Coating of Antimicrobial Peptide-Polymer Conjugate to Combat Biofilm Formation: Application of Bio-surfaces in Medical Devices<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ortiz Rosa, Alexandra<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"alexandra.ortiz9@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Efficacy of a chimpanzee adenoviral Zika vaccine and its potential to prevent viral dissemination into immune-privileged tissue.<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Carlos Sariol, Ph.D.<\/a> | Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pazol Ramos, Jessika<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"jessika.pazol@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Jessika_Pazol_RISE_Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rabelo Fern\u00e1ndez, Robert J.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"robert.rabelo@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Unraveling the role of RNA Binding Protein with Multiple Splicing (RBPMS) in Ovarian Cancer Cells<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Pablo Vivas, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ram\u00edrez Rom\u00e1n, Mar\u00eda E.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"maria.ramirez10@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Homeostatic mechanisms of alcohol-induced sleep disturbances in Drosophila<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Alfredo Ghezzi, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reynoso Garc\u00eda, Jelissa<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"jelissa.reynoso@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Gut Mycobiome and Phytobiome Diversity and Composition in Coprolites from Huecoid and Saladoid Ancient Cultures<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Gary Toranzos, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rivera Barreto, Anthony R.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"anthony.rivera9@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Understanding transcription factors involved in the development of the eye and nervous system<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 A. Rodr\u00edguez, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rivera Serrano, Mariela<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"mariela.rivera20@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>TREM-Like Transcript-1\u2019s (TLT-1) Influence on Hemostasis and Inflammation in the Lung<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Pablo Vivas, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rodr\u00edguez Cordero, Josu\u00e9 A.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"josue.rodriguez10@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>High-Throughput Crystallographic Screening Method and Device for Membrane Proteins Using Electric Fields<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 Agosto, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rodr\u00edguez Martir, Keishla M.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"keishla.rodriguez1@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Phytoestrogen coumestrol as a cytotoxic therapy against triple negative and HER2 amplified inflammatory breast cancer<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Esther A. Perterson, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rodr\u00edguez Rodr\u00edguez, Israel<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"israel.rodriguez6@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Design and Synthesis of Pharmaceutical-based Biocompatible Metal Organic Frameworks as Efficient Multi-Drug Delivery Systems<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Arthur Tinoco, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rosado Tristani, Diego A.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"diego.rosado@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Determination of optix regulators via Mass Spectrometry Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 A. Rodr\u00edguez, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Santiago Martoral, Liz N.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"liz.santiago3@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Lyotropic Liquid Crystals as enzyme host for selective degradations in aqueous molecular separations<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Soto D\u00edaz, Victoria<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"victoria.soto@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Development of Manganese-doped Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Coated with Nickel Bis-dithiolene complex as a Theranostic Agent<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Dalice Pi\u00f1ero, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vald\u00e9s Fern\u00e1ndez, Bianca N.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"bianca.valdes@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Assessment of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Detergent Complex Purity and Stability for Structural Studies<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Ana Espino, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Vel\u00e1zquez Roig, Rosalba<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"rosalba.velazquez@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Discovery of DNA aptamers targeting structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 A. Rodr\u00edguez, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Skecth <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Villalobos Santos, Juan C.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"\"juan.villalobos@upr.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Work:<\/strong>Lipid Profile and Functional Characterization of the Human \u03b14 \u03b22 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Detergent Complexes.<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentor: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 A. Lasalde, Ph.D.<\/a>| Biographical Sketch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Staff Members<\/h3>\n
Grisselle I. Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a><\/dt>
\n
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\"GrisselleSecretary<\/b><\/p>\n

Email:<\/strong> rise.upr@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0X-88300 | FB-300<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Julissa Morales MBA<\/a><\/dt>
\n
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\"\"Program Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email:<\/strong> rise.upr@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0X-88300 | FB-300<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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N\u00e9stor M. Carballeira, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
\n
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\"thumb_IMG_1442_1024\"Program Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0<\/strong>nestor.carballeira1@upr.edu<\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Organic Chemistry: Organic\u00a0reaction mechanisms, lipid chemistry and biosynthesis of marine natural products.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88561 | Lab. FB-119<\/p>\n

Web\u00a0Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:<\/strong>\u00a0http:\/\/chemistry.uprrp.edu\/index.php?page=nestor-m-carballeira<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n

Orestes Quesada, Ph.D.<\/a><\/dt>
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\"OrestesQuesada-266x300\"Program Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research:\u00a0<\/strong>Biochemistry: How chemical nature of detergents affects the lipid composition of detergent-solubilized nAChR from\u00a0Torpedo californica<\/em>\u00a0tissue.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>X-88152 | Lab: FB-300<\/p>\n

Web Page:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/nachrs.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Profile:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/nachrs.org\/dt_team\/orestes-quesada-gonzalez\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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