We are happy to announce the Alliance Pilot Projects awardees for 2021
Of all the projects received in the 2nd Call for Pilots Projects, four projects were selected to receive up to $50,000 for a year. These funds will go to investigators from the UPR-Medical Sciences Campus, Ponce Health Sciences University, Universidad Central del Caribe, and San Juan Bautista School of Medicine.
The 2021 Pilot Project Awardees are:
Dr. Sandra I. Ralat
“The impact of loneliness and social isolation on the mental health of the residents of Puerto Rico during the COVID-19 pandemic: A community engagement emphasis.”
Sandra I. Ralat, PhD, MSc
Assistant Professor
School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
UPR Medical Sciences Campus
Dr. Caleb Esteban
“The Risk of Metabolic Syndrome Associated with the Rejection of the Coming Out Process among Hispanic LGB Young Adults”
Caleb Esteban, PhD
Assistant Professor
Clinical Psychology – PhD Program
School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Ponce Health Sciences University
Dr. Mikhail Inyushin
“Accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides in the myocardium.”
Mikhail Inyushin, PhD
Assistant Professor,
Department of Physiology
Universidad Central del Caribe
Dr. Yamixa Delgado and Dr. Yancy Ferrer
“Delivery of the neuroprotective compound Edelfosine through the Blood-Brain Barrier using an innovative transferrin-based drug delivery system as a potential treatment for epilepsy”.
Yamixa Delgado, PhD
Assistant Professor
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Yancy Ferrer Acosta, PhD
Assistant Professor
School Of Medicine
Universidad Central del Caribe
Congratulations to all!
The 3rd Call for Pilot Projects is still open and will be receiving concept papers until November 14, 2021, click for more information.
