Miller, Mark W., PhDProfessor Contact Info mark.miller@upr.edu Medical Sciences Campus Dr. Guillermo Arbona Irizarry Bldg. 5th Floor, Office A563C Institute of Neurobiology Lab 112 787-721-4149 x269 Research InterestsRhythmic activities in the nervous system of invertebrates. Our research focuses on the neuronal circuits that govern behavior. We use several marine invertebrate animal models, due to the…
Kensler, Robert W., PhDProfessor Contact Info robert.kensler@upr.edu Medical Sciences Campus Dr. Guillermo Arbona Irizarry Bldg. 5th Floor, Lab A-502 787-758-2525, x1507 Research InterestsMacromolecular structures of the muscular gross fibers. In my laboratory, the primary research objective is to elucidate the structure of the myosin-containing thick filaments found in striated muscles. The goal of the work…
Jorge, Juan C., PhDProfessor Contact Info juan.jorge@upr.edu Laboratory of Sex and Gender Variance International Journal of Sexual Health, Advisory Board Medical Sciences Campus Dr. Guillermo Arbona Irizarry Bldg. Lab A520/A521/A522 787-758-2525 x1506, 1536 Research InterestsSexual dimorphisms; incidence of congenital malformations affecting genitalia and sex organs; public health epidemiological studies regarding pediatric psychiatric treatment and diagnosis…
Assistant Professor Med Sci Campus Main Bldg Office A501B jacqueline.flores@upr.edu 787-758-2525 x1578 Interests: Our goal is to elucidate the role of adhesion G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in regulating retinoblastoma (Rb) tumor development and progression with a focus on cellular migration. By using a combination of cellular and molecular approaches, in tandem with Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence…
Blanco, Rosa E., PhDProfessor Contact Info rosa.blanco@upr.edu Institute of Neurobiology Lab 112A/208-210/213/216 787-724-1962 Research InterestsVisual system nerve regeneration. My research interest are concerned with the interactions between neurons and glial cells that determine the survival of injured retinal ganglion cells, and understanding the role that growth factors play on the recovery and plasticity of the…
Barreto, Jennifer L., PhDProfessor Contact Info jennifer.barreto1@upr.edu Medical Sciences Campus Dr. Guillermo Arbona Irizarry Bldg. 5th Floor, Lab A553/554/555 787-758-2525 x7013 RESEARCH INTERESTCNS molecular/cellular changes linked to reproductive health after exposure to androgens during puberty. Our laboratory investigates the cellular and behavioral changes in response to exposure to natural and synthetic androgens. We are currently…