Incorporating Medication Therapy Management in Pharmacogenomic Services into an Interdisciplinary Rural Health Program

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,…

Dr. Yaritza Inostroza

Endothelin-1 as a Biomarker for Cardiovascular Risk in Sexually Abused Children 

  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…

Advancing Health through Implementation Science: The Blood Pressure Control Trial.

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…

Program Coordinator at Ponce Health Sciences University

I obtained a bachelor’s Degree in biology and a Ph.D. in Developmental Neurobiology, both from the University of Puerto Rico. After completing my Ph.D., I pursued postdoctoral training in molecular cancer biology, first at the Pathology Department at Harvard Medical School, and then at the Molecular Oncology Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center. My postdoctoral…

Diana Fernandez

Program Coordinator at Universidad Central del Caribe

Dr. Fernandez-Santos has formal education in epidemiology and education and curriculum development. Her master and doctoral level dissertations were directly related to HIV/AIDS research. Over the last 25 years, Dr. Fernandez-Santos has been a contributor as an HIV and Cancer researcher and as data manager in statistical methods and research support cores from a multidisciplinary…

Dr. Evangelia Morou-Bermúdez

Principal Investigator at UPR-Medical Sciences Campus

Dr. Morou is a dentist, with a two-year specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry, and one-year training in Advanced Education General Dentistry, and a Doctoral training (PhD) in Microbiology/Immunology. She acquired formal training in Patient-Oriented research (through a K23 career development award from NIH/NIDCR), including epidemiology, statistics, and responsible conduct of research. Dr. Morou also has…

Principal Investigator at UPR-Medical Sciences Campus

PERSONAL STATEMENT From 1991–1998, I trained and worked in several capacities at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, including serving as Acting Chief of the EMG Section for 5 years, where I led and collaborated with a multidisciplinary group of outstanding investigators. I have also served in the NIH National Center for Research…

Laboratory Technician & Clinical Research Coordinator

Profile Katiushka P. Berrocales is a dedicated and skilled Biology graduate with a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. With a robust background in research and teaching, she brings valuable expertise to scientific and clinical research projects. Her experience spans molecular biology, microbiology, and laboratory operations, showcasing her…

Loren A. Melendez, MPH

Programmatic Coordinator

Barbara Carlo, ABA

Administrative Coordinator