Student Research Competition Winners - UPR-MSC 34th Annual Research and Education Forum -
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The Organizing Committe of the UPR-Medical Sciences Campus' 34th Annual Research and Education Forum, is pleased to announce the winners of its Research Student Competition.
Abstracts available at: http://foro2014.rcm.upr.edu/?q=abstractpdf
Oral Presentations - Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Public Health (Dr.PH) Doctorates
1st prize
A-020 Insights into the bHLH Transcription Factor TWIST2 and the Impact of Q119X Mutant in Puerto Ricans
Presenter: Carmelo Orengo Mercado, MS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Carmen Cadilla, PhD
2nd prize
A-049 Tamoxifen Neuroprotective effects during Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Presenter: Jennifer M. Colón, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine, Department of Physiology
Mentor: Jorge D. Miranda, PhD
3rd prize
A-023 Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Signaling Regulation by Grape Polyphenols in Breast Cancer
Presenter: Amílcar Rivera
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Suranganie Dharmawardhane, PhD
Oral Presentations– Certificates and Fellows
1st prize
A-043 Obesity Induces Transcriptomic Changes Enhancing Cancer Hallmarks and Tumor Metabolism
Presenter: Enrique Fuentes Mattei, PhD
Institution: The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology
Mentors: Mong-Hong Lee, PhD & Sai-Ching Yeung, PhD
2nd prize
A-008 Assessment of Occlusal Vertical Dimension UsingTwo Clinical Methods
Presenter: Sylvia Sobrecuevas, DMD
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics
Mentor: Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MS
3rd prize
A-062 Evaluation of Dental Desensitization Protocol in a Group of Autistic Children in Puerto Rico
Presenter: Natalia Martínez Godas, DMD
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Mentor: Elaine Pagán DMD, FAAPD
Oral Presentations – Professional Doctorates
1st prize (vacancy)
2nd prize
A-048 Parent-Physician Communication About Surgical Outcomes According to Hypospadias Severity
Presenter: Joanne Díaz Rodríguez, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Medicine
Mentor: Juan Carlos Jorge, PhD
3rd prize
A-009 Nutrient Intake and Gingivitis in 12 Year Old Puerto Ricans
Presenter: Frances M. Herrero, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine
Mentor: Omar García, DrPH
Oral Presentations – Master
1st prize (vacancy)
2nd prize (tied)
A-027 Dementia Prevention: The Next Public Health Priority in Puerto Rico
Presenter: Luis G. Díaz Logroño, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, Graduate School Public Health, Department of Gerontology
Mentor: José R. Carrión-Baralt, PhD
A-029 Invisibility: The Art of Avoiding Working with Violence Among Vulnerable Populations in the Mass Media
Presenter: Sergio Fabián Santiago Calderón, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, Graduate Public Health
Mentor: Víctor E. Reyes-Ortiz, MS, PhDc
3rd prize (tied)
A-047 An Analysis of Hypospadias According to Social Class in Puerto Rico
Presenter: Alexandra M. Canabal Montalvo, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health
Mentor: Luis A. Avilés, PhD
A-065 Percepción de riesgo de un grupo de mujeres de la comunidad universitaria del RCM-UPR y alrededores
Presenter: Miriam Ruiz Rapale, BA
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Department of Health Education
Oral Presentations - Undergraduate
1st prize
A-024 The Role of PhoP-PhoQ in the Regulation of Salmonella Intestinal Invasion and Pathogenicity.
Presenter: Sherley M. Rosa Santiago
Institution: University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
Mentor: Carlos R. Ruiz Martínez, PhD
2nd prize (vacancy)
3rd prize
A-040 Enhancing the Chemosensitivity of Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer Using an Adenosine Receptor Agonist
Presenter: Carolina García
Institution: University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, Department of Biology
Mentor: Russell R. Broaddus, MD, PhD (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Poster Presentations - Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Public Health (Dr.PH) Doctorates
1st prize
A-205 Quantitative Detection of Bacteria Pro-Inflammatory Genes Directly in Human Stool Samples
Presenter: Ramon Gómez Moreno, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Abel Baerga Ortiz, Ph.D.
2nd prize
A-220 Mitochondrial DNA Damage and Mitochondrial Function During Acute Oxidative Stress induced by H2O2
Presenter: Yaria Arroyo
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Physiology
Mentor: Carlos A. Torres Ramos, PhD
3rd prize (tied)
A-262 Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide-induced Mitochondrial DNA Damage in H9c2 Cardiomyocytes
Presenter: Adlín R. Rodríguez Muñoz, MS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus, Department of Physiology
Mentor: Carlos A. Torres-Ramos, PhD
A-269 Deep Brain Stimulation of the Ventral Sriatum Impairs Extinction of Morphine-place Preference
Presenter: Freddyson J. Martínez-Rivera, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Mentor: Jennifer Barreto, PhD
Poster Presentations - Certificates and Fellows
1st prize (tied)
A-127 Recurrent Malignant Triton Tumor in a Patient with NF-1: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Presenter: Mara L. Fernández, MD
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
A-274 Presence of Blood Glucose Derangement in Patients that Developed Acute Coronary Syndrome
Presenter: Raúl Calderín, MD
Institution: University of Puerto Rico , Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine, Internal Medicine- Geriatrics Fellowship
2nd prize
A-118 Isolated Acute Abducens-Nerve Palsy Induced by Vincristine Neurotoxicity in a Pediatric Patient
Presenter: Franchesca García, MD
Institution: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine
Mentor: Malen Echevarría, MD
3rd prize
A-112 Mantle Cell Lymphoma Mimicking B-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Presenter: Raisa I. Balbuena-Merle, MD
Institution: University of Puerto Rico , Medical Sciences Campus, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Poster Presentations – Professional Doctorates
1st prize (vacancy)
2nd prize
A-178 Recommendations to Dental Professionals on a Social Level for Increasing OCS: A Qualitative Approach
Presenter: Daniel Díaz Rubayo
Institution: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Dental Medicine
Mentor: Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MSD
3rd prize
A-166 Characterization of the Relationship Between Weight and Periodontal Disease in PR Adolescents.
Presenter: Leila Soto Villamil
Institution: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Dental Medicine, Pre doctoral Program
Mentor: Lydia M. López del Valle DMD, MPH
Poster Presentations – Master
1st prize
A-250 Obesidad, ambiente físico percibido y Estilos de vida en la comunidad Juana Matos, Cataño, PR
Presenter: Emily E. Ortiz Rolón, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico , Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, Nutrition Program
Mentor: Winna T. Rivera Soto, MPH, PhD
2nd prize
A-180 Association Between Metformin® and Breast Cancer in 30-79 Year Old Women from San Juan Puerto Rico
Presenter: Carola T. Sánchez
Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Mentor: Cruz M. Nazario, PhD
3rd prize (tied)
A-088 Patrones espaciales y temporales del dengue en Puerto Rico: Una amenaza continua
Presenter: Lisandra Rosario Molina
Institution: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health
Mentor: Pablo A. Méndez Lázaro, MS, PhD
A-254 Características y Percepciones del Ambiente Alimentario en la Comunidad Juana Matos en Cataño, PR
Presenter: Karla M. Santos-Ocasio, BS
Institution: University of Puerto Rico , Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, Nutrition Program
Mentor: Winna T. Rivera Soto, MPH, PhD
Poster Presentations – Undergraduate
1st prize
A-221 Clinical Mutation Proline-21 as a Sructure-function Probe of SRY
Presenter: Dalilah Reyes
Institution: University of Puerto Rico at Humacao, Department of Biology
Mentor: Michael Weiss, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. (Case Western Reserve University, Department of Biochemistry)
2nd prize
A-091 Identification of Putative IL-3 3’UTR-interacting miRNAs in Jurkat T-cells
Presenter: Laura Y. Torres Cruz
Institution: University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Deparment of Biology
Mentor: Carlos I. González, PhD
3rd prize
A-276 Clinical Validation of the ICDAS for the Detection of Interproximal Dental Caries
Presenter: Anelisse Rivera-Vélez
Institution: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Department of Oral Biology
Mentor: Evangelia Morou-Bermúdez, PhD