Ciencia Puerto Rico

Currently, I hold the academic rank of full Professor of Biochemistry at the Ponce School of Medicine. Since 1995 I have been serving as the Chair of the department of Biochemistry and in 2000 I was appointed the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. With regards to the latter, I am responsible for the day-to-day operation of the research enterprise at the institution. As a the Administrative Official for Research my role is to implement the Strategic Plan for Biomedical Reseach which impact basic, clinical, as well as behavioral research. I have substatial experience as a grant reviewer for federal and non-federal agencies.