Rapid Response for Covid -19 Pandemic: A School-Based Vaccination Clinic Model Developed by Medical Students from UCC
Our Communities in Times of Disaster
Epigenetic and Microbial Profiles Related to Hurricane Maria Prenatal Stressors: Project HELiOS
Implementation Science as a Tool to Promote Health Equity
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…
PROJECT TITLE: MYELOID CELL CIRCUIT IN PRIMARY AND RECURRENT GLIOBLASTOMA TUMORS I conduct Brain Tumor Research Program at the Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC). In the framework of the program, I am involved in research mentoring of early career investigators, graduate and undergraduate students. Within the program, I conduct few active research projects based on…
Expression of immune-related Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of TLR4 and TLR9 as susceptibility biomarkers for cervical dysplasia and HPV infection. CO-PI: Dr. Ana L. Rosario I am a young faculty from Obstetrics and Gynecology department of the University of Puerto Rico. I am interested in the area of cancer prevention since early in my training. I…
Interplay between microbial and immune cells in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer The main goals of my laboratory are to characterize the immune mechanisms involved in tumor development, metastasis,and treatment to uncover new therapeutic targets and improve survivalof patients with HNSCC. As a basic and translational immunology researcher, I have focused on characterizing immune mechanisms modulating the…
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR PROJECT TITLE: HIV and COVID in Puerto Rico Study As a Public Health Practitioner and a Social-Community Psychologist I am interested in understanding how social determinants of health influence people’s health and well-being. For the past 10 years, I have had the opportunity to work with vulnerable populations and communities. My research focuses…
Gut microbiome un a sample of Hispanic patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome I have focused my research efforts in understanding the high prevalence of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus in our population. As an endocrinologist, I see every day the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases in…