The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is a multi-unit system consisting of 11 campuses and is the only public institution of higher education on the island.

Dr. Cynthia Perez

Professor Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology Graduate School of Public Health University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

Professional Development Core Leader Joined: August 2025   About:   Dr. Cynthia Pérez is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Puerto Rico and a leader in research focused on heart health, diabetes, and related cardiometabolic conditions affecting our communities. She serves as one of the Principal Investigators of the Puerto Rico Young Adults’ Stress, Contextual, Behavioral…