Last name, NamePositionEmailPhoneDepartamentOfficeLaboratoryResearch Interest
Barreto-Estrada, Jennifer L. Professor; Ph.D., UPR Rio Piedras, 2001.jennifer.barreto1@upr.edu787-758-2525 x7013, 1505Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-563CA-555Behavioral neuroendocrinology and neural basis of drug addiction
Blanco, Rosa E. Professor; Ph.D., U Cambridge, 1987. rosa.blanco@upr.edu787-758-2525 x 2969, 1500Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-563AVisual system nerve regeneration and neuronal plasticity
Bravo, ChristianJoint Appointment, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., UPR Medical Sciences Campus 2016.christian.bravorivera@upr.edu787-999-3057, 787-758-2525 x2420, 2421, 2720PsychiatryA-231A-231Active avoidance and cognitive neuroscience in rodent model systems.
Ferrer-Acosta, YancyAssitant Professor, PhDyancy.ferrer@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext 2169, 2562Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-573A-573, 548Neuroprotection and cancer therapeutics using natural products and targeted nanotechnology
Jorge, Juan C.Professor, Ph.D.; Brandeis, 1997. juan.jorge@upr.edu, 787-758-2525 x1506Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-521A-521Sexual dimorphisms; incidence of congenital malformations affecting genitalia and sex organs; public health epidemiological studies regarding pediatric psychiatric treatment and diagnosis, and follow-up of pediatric patients with congenital malformations.
Kensler, Robert W. Professor; Ph.D., SUNY at Stony Brook, 1978. robert.kensler@upr.edu787-758-2525 x1507Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-563EMacromolecular structure of muscle thick filaments and associated accessory proteins.
Marie, BrunoAdjunct Appointment, Associate Professor; Ph.D., U Sussex UK, 1999.brunomariemail@gmail.com787-758-2525 x1724Deanship of Academic AffairsMolecular mechanisms of neuronal synaptic growth and plasticity in Drosophila melanogaster
Miller, Mark W.Professor; Ph.D., U Connecticut, 1980. mark.miller@upr.edu787-758-2525 x2969, 1500Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-563ARhythmic activities in the nervous system of invertebrates. Neuroanatomy of Biomphalaria alexandrina and its potential role in impeding propagation of schistosomiasis.
Pérez-Acevedo, Nivia L. Professor; Ph.D., UPR Rio Piedras, 2001. nivia.perez@upr.edu787-758-2525 x1512Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-556A-556Anatomical variations and sexual dimorphism, primarily of the head & neck; and patterns of muscles that may present unilaterally, bilaterally or show agenesis.
Rodríguez Morales, Roberto E.Assistant Professor, Ph.D. roberto.rodriguez19@upr.edu787-758-2525 x1513Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-518A-518, A-505Evolution and plasticity of social behaviors / Mechanisms underlying sensory system compensation.
Seeds, Andrew Joint Appointment, Associate Professor; Ph.D.;Duke University 2005.andrew.seeds@upr.edu787-758-2525 x1724Deanship of Academic AffairsMechanisms underlying how the nervous system produces movement sequences.
Sierra-Mercado, Demetrio Associate Professor; Ph.D., Ponce School of Medicine, 2010. demetrio.sierra@upr.edu787-758-2525 x1572, 1509Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-503A-515The effects of traumatic brain injury on the formation and expression of memories
Sosa-Llorens, María A.Professor and Chair; Ph.D., U Florida, 1993. maria.sosa@upr.edu787-758-2525 x 1514, 1503Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-562A-570Neural basis of interactive behaviors in invertebrate animal model systems; impact of anthropogenic environmental changes on nervous system function of local river fauna.
Valentín, Natalia Assistant Professor; Ph.D.natalia.valentin3@upr.edu787-758-2525 x2300Anatomy and NeurobiologyA-563BAnatomical variations of the vascular system of the limbs and the mediastinum of the thorax
Velázquez, Cristina M.Adjunct Appointment, Associate Professor; Ph.D., U Massachusetts Medical Center, 2008.cristina.velazquez1@upr.edu787-758-2525 x1724Deanship of Academic AffairsCNS plasticity in response to substance abuse and use of opioids.
Baerga Ortiz, Abel J. Professor, Ph.D., U California, San Diego., 2001, abel.baerga@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext. 1623, 1640BiochemistryA-626AA-632Biosynthesis of natural products; Enzyme Structure, Function, and Mechanisms; Gut microbiome interactions in cancer
Cadilla, Carmen L. Professor; Ph.D., Tennessee, Knoxville, 1986. carmen.cadilla@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext.1638, 1372BiochemistryA-625A-639, A-640Human Genetics and Genomics; Rare Genetic Disorders that affect the PR population; Regulation of gene expression
Chorna, Nataliya Assistant Professor; Ph.D. Kyiv, Ukraine, 1987. nataliya.chorna@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext. 1640BiochemistryA-616AA-632/A642Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Metabolism
Dharmawardhane, Suranganie Professor; Ph.D., Massachusetts, 1987. su.d@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext. 1630 Lab. Ext.1610BiochemistryA-615A-643, A645, A646Signal transduction in breast cancer metastasis. Experimental therapeutic for breast cancer
Diaz Osterman, Carlos, Ph.D.Assistant Professor (Ad Honorem)cdiaz@cccupr.orgCCC 787-772-8300 x.1268, 1410Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC)CCC #7CCC #7Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Immunometabolomic Indicators of Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness
Franco, Héctor L., Ph.D.Assistant Professor (Ad Honorem)hfranco@cccupr.orgCCC 787-772-8300 x.1231Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC)CCC #6CCC #6Single Cell Genomics; Gene Regulation and Enhancer Function in Cancer; Epigenetic Mechanisms in Cancer
Jimenez, Braulio D. Professor; Ph.D., Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 1981.braulio.jimenez@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext. 1235,1250BiochemistryA617B210, A247, A228 Effects of environmental pollutants on gene expression and asthma
Rodriguez-Medina, JoseProfessor and Chairman; Ph.D., Brandeis, 1986. jose.rodriguez123@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext. 2299 Lab. Ext.1633BiochemistryA-624A-621, A633, A-634Stress signaling mechanisms in yeast; Protein-protein interactions of stress receptors
Rodriguez-Orengo, Jose F. Professor; Ph.D., Texas A&M, 1989. jose.rodriguez139@upr.edu787-758-2525 ext. 1349,1212BiochemistryA-610B-204Biochemical pharmacology; Analytical biochemistry
Vivas Mejias, Pablo E.Associate Professor, Ph.D., pablo.vivas@upr.eduCCC 787-772-8300 ext. 1114BiochemistryA-620CCC #8Non-coding RNAs in ovarian and brain tumors; Nano liposomal formulations for drug delivery; Role of oncogenes in drug resistance.
Bolaños, Benjamin Associate Professor; Ph.D., Duke University, NC. 1983. benjamin.bolanos@upr.edu787-759 8228, 787-758-2525 Ext. 1319, 1320 Microbiology and Medical ZoologyA-379A-379Puerto Rico Aerobiology Network for the report
Cantres, Yisel MAssistant Professor, Ph.D.yisel.cantres@upr.edu787-758-2525 x. 2819, 1351Microbiology and Medical ZoologyA-314A-314NeuroImmunology, Infectious Diseases and Neurodegeneration
Dorta, Stephanie Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Texas Health stephanie.dorta@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 1316Microbiology and Medical ZoologyB-317A-342Cancer Immunology and Immune Phenotyping
Espino, Ana M. Professor; Ph.D., Institute of Tropical Medicine, Havana, Cuba, 1997. ana.espino1@upr.edu787-758-2525 Exts.1318, 1312Microbiology and Medical ZoologyA-386A-386Immunomodulatory effect of Fasciola hepatica derived antigens on antigen-presenting cells of innate immune system and application of these effects as anti-inflamatory therapy against bacterial sepsis, ulcerous colitis and other autoimmune diseases.
Godoy-Vitorino, Filipa Associate Professor and Chairman; Ph.D., UPR Rio Piedras, PR 2009.filipa.godoy@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 2096, 7029, 1321Microbiology and Medical ZoologyB-321A-372, B328Role of microbes in the development of infectious diseases, cancer and other phenotypes. Applications of Next-Generation Sequencing data, Omics and Bioinformatics.
Guiot Martinez, Humberto M. Joint Faculty and Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases Section. M.D., UPR, School of Medicine, 2001. humberto.guiot@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 1806Microbiology and Medical ZoologyCCC A-3111Infectious Diseases
Martinez Guzman, OsmarieAssistant Professor, Ph.D.osmarie.martinez@upr.edu787-758-2525 x. 1315Microbiology and Medical ZoologyA-369A-370The impact of oral antibiotic exposure in anxiety-related behaviours
Martinez, IdaliProfessor; Ph.D., Rutgers University, NJ. 1995. idali.martinez@upr.edu787-758-2525 Ext. 1354, 1315Microbiology and Medical ZoologyB-331B-331SARS-CoV2 drug development
Melendez, Loyda M.Professor; Ph.D., Emory University, GA. 1990.loyda.melendez@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 1316, 1324, 7029Microbiology and Medical ZoologyCCC #310CCC #5Host-Virus Interactions using Proteomics
Rivera Gonzalez, RaulAssistant Professor, D.PH., School of Public Health, UPR, MSC, 2016. raul.rivera8@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 2285Microbiology and Medical ZoologyA-232A-232Detection and characterization of Methicillin resistant Staphyloccocus aureus (MRSA) from hospitalized patients and marine beaches in Puerto Rico
Sariol, Carlos A. Joint Faculty and Associate Professor, M.S., M.D., University of Medical Sciences, Havana, Cuba. 1987. carlos.sariol1@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 1325, 1328Microbiology and Medical ZoologyB-315B-329, B-331, B-314Pathogenesis of Dengue and Zika viruses in animal models (Non-human primates) and interaction with the cellular Pathways of innate and adaptive immunity
Serrano, Adelfa E. Professor; Ph.D., University of Georgia, GA. 1987. adelfa.serrano@upr.edu787-58-2525, Ext. 1313 (Office), 1314, 2209, 2217 (Labs)Microbiology and Medical ZoologyA-346A-346Molecular and cellular mechanisms of multidrug resistance in Plasmodium, ABC transporter genes, and the role of glutathione biosynthesis genes in parasite development. Identification of drug targets and novel antimalarials active in multiple parasitic stages.
Vázquez, Guillermo J. Professor; M.D., Jefferson Medical College, PA, 1974. guillermo.vazquez1@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 1309, 1389Microbiology and Medical Zoology
Schwartz, Abraham Ad-honorem Professor, Ph.D., abe@quantcyte.org787-758-2525, Ext. 1303Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-318A-316Flow cytometry, technology transfer, innovation
Ayala-Peña, Sylvette Professor; Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1998. sylvette.ayala@upr.edu787-758-2525 Ext. 1374Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-335A-335Mitochondrial DNA repair and mitochondrial bioenergetics in aging and neurodegenration
Baez Bermejo, AdrianaAd-honorem Professor, Ph.D., adriana.baez@upr.edu787-758-2525 Ext. 1300Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-322
Bajaj Rawal, LakshyaAssistant Professor, Ph.D.lakshya.bajaj@upr.edu787-758-2525 x.1306, lab 1365Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-342A-341Ribo-proteostasis mechanism regulating neurodegenerative disease.
Bonilla-Mercado, Ingrid M. Ad-honorem Professor; Ph.D.,Ohio State University, 2014ingrid.bonilla4@upr.edu787-758-2525 Ext. 1366, 1300Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-340Cardiac electrophysioogy, calcium handling and arrhythmias
Corey Best, Susan C. Ad-honorem Professor, Ph.D.; Ph.D., SUNY Upstate Medical Center, 1971.susan.corey@upr.edu787-758-2525 Ext. 1358Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-338Pharmacogene polymorphisms
Fernandez-Repollet, Emma Professor; Ph.D., UPR, MSC, 1979. e.fernandez@upr.edu787 763 9401Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-318A-316Health Disparities, Innovation, Technology Transfer
Gerena-Lopez, Yamil Professor, Chairman; Ph.D., UPR, MSC, 2005. yamil.gerena@upr.edu787-758-2525 Ext. 1249, 1300Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-238A-240Mechanism of insulin resistance and cognitive impairment in HIV
Martins Baccin, Antonio H.Associate Professor; Ph.D., Universidade Federal of S√£o Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, 2008. antonio.martins@upr.edu787-758-2525 Ext.1304Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-331A-331Neuroprotection against chemical weapons and insecticides. Blood-brain barrier manipulation.  
Ortiz-Roque, Jose G.Professor; Ph.D., Connecticut, 1982. Neuroactive properties of natural products. jg_ortiz@yahoo.com787-758-2525 Ext. 1371Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-315A-315Neuroactive properties of natural products
Silva Torres, Luz AAssistant Professor, Ph.D.luz.silva@upr.edu787-758-2525 x. 1002Pharmacology and ToxicologyA-218BA-218DClinical and forensic toxicology, Toxicogenomics
Crespo, Maria Jose Professor; Ph.D.: 1993, UPR MSC, San Juan, PR; Post-doc: 1994-95, UPR MSC, San Juan, PRmaria.crespo3@upr.edu787-758-2525, Exts. 5078, 5079PhisiologyA-667A667, A-955Vascular alterations in cardiovascular disease
Escobales, NelsonProfessor; Ph.D.: 1982, UPR MSC, San Juan, PR, Post-doc: 1982-1984, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MAnelson.escobales@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 1612, 1600PhisiologyA-663A663Cardiovascular Physiology
Frontera, Walter R. Joint Appointment, Professor; Ph.D.:1986, Boston University, Boston, MA, MD: 1979, UPR MSC, San Juan, PRwalter.frontera@upr.edu787-758-2525, Exts. 1392, 2133 PhisiologyA-A692, A658Muscle Physiology
Jimenez, Carlos Professor; Ph.D.: 1986, Univ. of New Mexico, Medical School, Albuquerque, NM, Post-doc: 1986-87, Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas, TXcarlos.jime©nez8@upr.edu787-758-2525, x 1676, 1677PhisiologyA-687A688, A687Neurophysiology of addiction
Laboy, Keven, Ph.D.Adjunt Professorkeven.laboy@upr.eduNeural Circuits of Decision-Making and Computational Neuroscience
Miranda, Jorge D. Professor and Interim Chair; Ph.D.: 1996, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, Post-doc: 1996-98, Univ of Miami Sch of Medicine, Miami, FL jorge.miranda3@upr.edu787-758-2525, Exts. 1631, 1615PhisiologyA-682A-682Neuroprotection after spinal cord injury
Parodi Rullan, RebeccaAssistant Professor, Ph.D.rebecca.parodi@upr.edu787-758-2525, Exts. 2909, lab: 2688, 1266PhisiologyA-672A674, A672Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Metabolism
Segarra, Annabell C.Professor and Dean of Research, Ph.D.: 1988, NYU, New York, NY, Post-doc: 1989-91, Rockefeller Univ, NY, NY annabell.segarra@upr.edu787-758-2525, x 1965, 1674, 1614PhisiologyA-689A691, A689Neuroendocrinology; Aex and gonadal hormone modulation of addictive behaviours
Silva, Walter I. Professor, Ph.D.: 1986, Mount Sinai Sch Medicine, CUNY, NY, NY walter.silva@upr.edu787-758-2525, Ext. 1608 PhisiologyA-675A675Physiology of Glial Cells
Torres-Ramos, Carlos A. Professor, Ph.D.: 1996, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, Post-Doc: 1996-99, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TXcarlos.torres27@upr.edu787-758-2525, x1393, 1645PhisiologyA-644A644, A659Cellular and. Molecular responses to nuclear and mitochondrial DNA damage