As part of Puerto Rico Clinical and Translational Research Week, the Alliance invites you to join us for the 14th Scientific Day. This event will showcase cutting-edge research and advancements in health through implementation science. We will explore how real-world practices and community settings are transforming healthcare and how research is being applied to improve health outcomes across diverse populations.
We look forward to bringing together professionals, researchers, and leaders for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration.
Speakers
Presentation Title: Advancing Health through Implementation Science: The Blood Pressure Control Trial. Dr. Milagros C. Rosal is the Inaugural Vice Provost for Health Equity and the Imoigele P. Aisiku, MD Chair in Health Equity and Diversity at the UMass Chan Medical School, and a tenured professor in the Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences…
Presentation title: Endothelin-1 as a Biomarker for Cardiovascular Risk in Sexually Abused Children Dr. Yaritza Inostroza-Nieves is the Research Center Co-Director and an Associate Professor at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (SJBSM). She holds a PhD in Biochemistry from University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus and a BS in Industrial Chemistry from…
Presentation title Incorporating Medication Therapy Management in Pharmacogenomic Services into an Interdisciplinary Rural Health Program Dr. Rodríguez Nazario is a clinical pharmacist and researcher, committed to advancing pharmaceutical care and highlighting the value of pharmacist-led interventions within the healthcare system. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico,…
Agenda Highlights:
May 7, 2025 14th Scientific Day| 7:30 am | Breakfast & Registration: Informal meet-and-greet time for networking and event check-in. |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Plenary Session: Keynote Address by Milagros Rosal, PhD on "Advancing Health through Implementation Science: The Blood Pressure Control Trial" |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Poster Session: Opportunity to view and discuss research from participants. |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Alliance’s Projects Presentations: Learn about the ongoing projects and initiatives |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch & Awards: A casual lunch with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions. |