Valeria M. Schleier Albino presented this poster at the VI Puerto Rican Public Health Conference,
The poster titled “Technological Connectivity, Social Isolation, and Community Resilience: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Forums in Puerto Rico” examines the challenges faced by isolated communities in Puerto Rico regarding access to technology, social connection, and the ability to recover from adversities. This study, conducted by the Hispanic Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research, highlights how access to technology can influence social isolation and how digital inclusion initiatives can strengthen community resilience in these remote areas.
Valeria M. Schleier Albino presented this poster at the VI Puerto Rican Public Health Conference, where it was awarded in the student category, recognizing her graduate-level work. Valeria expressed that this experience was enriching both personally and professionally, providing a platform to share knowledge and collaborate on public health initiatives.
Currently, Valeria is participating in the CAPAC summer program at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of Puerto Rico, under the mentorship of Dr. Magaly Martínez Ferrer. Her research focuses on the effects of methyl jasmonate (MJ) on cancer cells, specifically the A-253 cell line derived from human salivary gland carcinoma. The objective is to understand how MJ induces apoptosis and inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells, contributing to potential advances in cancer treatments.
