Graduate Research Experience

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Research Assistant | FDI Clinical Research (2021 – Present)

I am a research assistant in Puerto Rico Observational Study of Psychosocial, Environmental, and Chronic Disease Trends (PROSPECT) under the supervision of Dr. Sigrid Mendoza. This study examines the different health determinants that contribute to the overall health conditions of Puerto Ricans. My work consists of conducting screening interviews and collecting biomedical measurements and samples such as: bloodwork, saliva, hair, blood pressure and weight.

Ponce Health Sciences University

Research Assistant | Cognition, Learning and Technology Lab (2020 – Present)

I am a research assistant in Dr. Mario Bermonti Perez lab. Our work currently focuses on understanding how cognition supports learning, developing software research tools to facilitate conducting research on these topics, and developing technology-based assessment tools for cognition and academic skills.

Research Assistant (2020 – 2022)

I was a research assistant in the project of student Jeffrey Ramos and Dr. Elliut Rivera titled ‘Burnout experiences among Puerto Rican health professionals following hurricane Maria’. I have worked doing interviews, as well as with transcriptions and codifications.