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Scholar Outcomes
Over the past 14 cohorts, our more than 85 students have been:
- 63% female
- 44% Puerto Rican
- 27% Black/African American
- 23% Hispanic (non-Puerto Rican)
- 3.5% Native American
- 2% Asian American/Other
And their outcomes are impressive: 85% entered PhD or MD/PhD programs after completing PREP—and 33% of those who entered PhD programs matriculated to attend Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, while others went on to PhD and MD/PhD programs at other top 25 institutions across the nation.
2021-2022 Scholars
Jasmine Encarnacion
Jasmine Encarnacion is taking part in PREP from 2021-2022 and her PREP mentor is Derek Taylor. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Florida.
Miranda Laverty
Miranda Laverty is taking part in PREP from 2021-2022 and her PREP mentor is Alex Huang. Her undergraduate degree was from Cornell University.
Jacey Phillips
Jacey Phillips is taking part in PREP from 2021-2022 and her PREP mentor is David Wald. Her undergraduate degree was from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Ricardo Ramirez
Ricardo Ramirez is taking part in PREP from 2021-2022 and his PREP mentor is Marcin Golczak. His undergraduate degree was from Case Western Reserve University.
Jair Valenzuela
Jair Valenzuela is taking part in PREP from 2021-2022 and his PREP mentor is Parameswaran Ramakrishnan. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Virginia.
2020-2021 Scholars
Francisco Aguilar
Francisco Aguilar took part in PREP from 2020-2021 and his PREP mentor was Mark Jackson. His undergraduate degree was from California State University, Los Angeles Campus.
Sierra Cotton
Sierra Cotton took part in PREP from 2020-2021 and her PREP mentor was Agata Exner. Her undergraduate degree was from Case Western Reserve University. She is currently a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.
Sebastian Cruz-Gonzalez
Sebastian Cruz-Gonzalez took part in PREP from 2020-2021 and his PREP mentor was William Bush. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. He is currently a PhD student at the University of California, San Francisco.
Stephanie Laureano Figueroa
Stephanie Laureano Figueroa took part in PREP from 2019-2021 and her PREP mentor was Anthony Wynshaw-Boris. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. She is currently a MD/PhD student at Case Western Reserve University. She is currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Michigan.
Jasmine Liu
Jasmine Liu took part in PREP from 2020-2021 and her PREP mentor was Jason Mears. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Adrianna Rivera Leon
Adrianna Rivera Leon took part in PREP from 2019-2021 and her PREP mentor was Drew Adams. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. She is currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Minnesota.
2019-2020 Scholars
Amy Aponte
Amy Aponte took part in PREP from 2019-2020 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from Indiana University Northwest. She is currently a PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Reina Desrouleaux
Reina Desrouleaux took part in PREP from 2019-2020 and her PREP mentor was Maria Hatzoglou. Her undergraduate degree was from Carleton College. She is currently a PhD student at Yale University.
Stephanie Laureano Figueroa
Stephanie Laureano Figueroa took part in PREP from 2019-2021 and her PREP mentor was Anthony Wynshaw-Boris. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. She is currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Michigan.
Adrianna Rivera Leon
Adrianna Rivera Leon took part in PREP from 2019-2021 and her PREP mentor was Drew Adams. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. She is currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Minnesota.
Luis Rodriguez-Ramos
Luis Rodriguez-Ramos took part in PREP from 2019-2020 and his PREP mentor was George Dubyak. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. He is currently a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.
Maryssa Shanteau-Jackson
Maryssa Shanteau-Jackson took part in PREP from 2019-2020 and her PREP mentor was Marcin Golczak. Her undergraduate degree was from Winthrop University. She is currently a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.
Anibal Tornes Blanco
Anibal Tornes Blanco took part in PREP from 2019-2020 and his PREP mentor was Jason Mears. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. He is currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan.
Alexander Weingart
Alexander Weingart took part in PREP from 2019-2021 and his PREP mentor was David Wald. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Vermont. He is currently a PhD student at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
2018-2019 Scholars
Alicia Aguilar
Alicia Aguilar took part in PREP from 2018-2019 and her PREP mentor was Alex Huang. Her undergraduate degree was from Oklahoma State University. She is currently a MD/PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.
Nelson Garcia-Vazquez
Nelson Garcia-Vazquez took part in PREP from 2017-2019 and his PREP mentor was Derek Taylor. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. He is currently a PhD student at New York University.
Giancarlo Gonzalez-Areizaga
Giancarlo Gonzalez-Areizaga took part in PREP from 2018-2019 and his PREP mentor was David Wald. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. He is currently a PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh.
Shekina Gonzalez-Ferrer
Shekina Gonzalez-Ferrer took part in PREP from 2018-2019 and her PREP mentor is Carlos Subauste. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. She is currently a PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh.
Natasha Ingles-Martinez
Natasha Ingles-Martinez took part in PREP from 2017-2019 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. She is currently a MD/PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.
Brenda Rios
Brenda Rios took part in PREP from 2018-2019 and her PREP mentor was Mark Jackson. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Campus. She is currently a PhD student at Vanderbilt University.
Cheyanne Shinn
Cheyanne Shinn took part in PREP from 2018-2019 and her PREP mentor was Jason Mears. Her undergraduate degree was from California State University, Stanislaus Turlock Campus. She is currently a PhD student at the University of California, San Diego Campus.
Franklin Staback Rodriguez
Franklin Staback Rodriguez took part in PREP from 2018-2019 and his PREP mentor was Parameswaran Ramakrishnan. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. He is currently a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania.
2017-2018 Scholars
Annalyn Brown
Annalyn Brown took part in PREP from 2017-2018 and her PREP mentor was Analisa DiFeo. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas Campus. Annalyn received a MS from Weill Cornell Medical College.
Darwin Carbajal
Darwin Carbajal took part in PREP from 2017-2018 and his PREP mentor was Agata Exner. His undergraduate degree was from Stony Brook University. Darwin received a MS from Georgia Tech/ Emory University.
Jose Diaz-Aponte
Jose Diaz-Aponte took part in PREP from 2017-2018 and his PREP mentor was Arne Rietsch. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. He is currently a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.
Danielle Ferguson
Danielle Ferguson took part in PREP from 2017-2018 and her PREP mentor was Maria Hatzoglou. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Cincinnati. She is currently a PhD student at the Ohio State University.
Nelson Garcia-Vazquez
Nelson Garcia-Vazquez took part in PREP from 2017-2019 and his PREP mentor was Derek Taylor. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.
Natasha Ingles-Martinez
Natasha Ingles-Martinez took part in PREP from 2017-2019 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus.
Alejandro Sosa
Alejandro Sosa took part in PREP from 2017-2018 and his PREP mentor was Goutham Narla. His undergraduate degree was from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a medical student at the University of Boston.
Juan Valentin-Goyco
Juan Valentin-Goyco took part in PREP from 2017-2018 and his PREP mentor was David Wald. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. He is currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan.
2016-2017 Scholars
Crystal Colon Ortiz
Crystal Colon Ortiz took part in PREP from 2016-2017 and her PREP mentor was Johannes von Lintig. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus. She is currently a PhD student at Columbia University.
Joel Encarnacion Rosado
Joel Encarnacion Rosado took part in PREP from 2016-2017 and his PREP mentor was Mark Jackson. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. He is currently a PhD student at New York University.
Kristen Lozada-Soto
Kristen Lozada-Soto took part in PREP from 2015-2017 and her PREP mentor was George Dubyak. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. She is currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Michigan.
Kristen Navarro
Kristen Navarro took part in PREP from 2016-2017 and her PREP mentor was Paul Tesar. Her undergraduate degree was from Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently a PhD student at the Ohio State University.
Lenitza Nieves
Lenitza Nieves took part in PREP from 2016-2017 and her PREP mentor was Agata Exner. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. She is currently a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania.
Victoria Osorio
Victoria Osorio took part in PREP from 2016-2017 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from Kalamazoo College. She is currently a PhD student at New York University.
Candilianne Serrano Zayas
Candilianne Serrano Zayas took part in PREP from 2016-2017 and her PREP mentor was Alex Huang. Her undergraduate degree was from Universidad Metropolitana. She is currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan.
Chase Webb
Chase Webb took part in PREP from 2016-2017 and his PREP mentor was Rajesh Viswanathan. His undergraduate degree was from Saint Mary's College of California. He is currently a PhD student at the University of California, San Francisco Campus.
2015-2016 Scholars
Stephen Carney
Stephen Carney took part in PREP from 2015-2016 and his PREP mentor was Anthony Wynshaw-Boris. His undergraduate degree was from Michigan State University. He is currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan.
Gil Covarrubias
Gil Covarrubias took part in PREP from 2015-2016 and his PREP mentor was Efstathios Karathanasis. His undergraduate degree was from Boston University. He earned a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT.
Angelica Cruz Lebron
Angelica Cruz Lebron took part in PREP from 2014-2016 and her PREP mentor was Donald Anthony. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. She earned a PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at Johns Hopkins University.
Kristen Lozada-Soto
Kristen Lozada-Soto took part in PREP from 2015-2017 and her PREP mentor was George Dubyak. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. She is currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Michigan.
Laura Menocal
Laura Menocal took part in PREP from 2015-2016 and her PREP mentor was Alex Huang. Her undergraduate degree was from Stony Brook University. She is currently a PhD student at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Ilza Medina-Ortiz
Ilza Medina-Ortiz took part in PREP from 2015-2016 and her PREP mentor was David Buchner. Her undergraduate degree was from Fayetteville University.
Myrielis Rivera
Myrielis Rivera took part in PREP from 2015-2016 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus.
Owen Shelton
Owen Shelton took part in PREP from 2015-2016 and his PREP mentor was Richard Zigmond. His undergraduate degree was from Denison University. He is currently a PhD student at Northwestern University.
2014-2015 Scholars
Yalitza Corcino
Yalitza Corcino took part in PREP from 2014-2015 and her PREP mentor was Carlos Subauste. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. Yalitza earned her PhD in Pathology from Case Western Reserve University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Case Western Reserve University.
Angelica Cruz Lebron
Angelica Cruz Lebron took part in PREP from 2014-2016 and her PREP mentor was Donald Anthony. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. She earned a PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at Johns Hopkins University.
Kali Dale
Kali Dale took part in PREP from 2014-2015 and her PREP mentor was Johannes von Lintig. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Minnesota, Morris Campus. She is currently a PhD student at the University of Utah.
Valery Lozada-Fernandez
Valery Lozada-Fernandez took part in PREP from 2014-2015 and her PREP mentors were Eric Pearlman and Arne Rietsch. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. She earned her PhD from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is currently a Bioinformatics Scientist at Rose Biosciences- Milwaukee, WI.
Erika Ramos
Erika Ramos took part in PREP from 2014-2015 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of California, Irvine Campus. She is currently a PhD student from Northwestern University.
Ruth Silimon
Ruth Silimon took part in PREP from 2014-2016 and her PREP mentor was William Schiemann. Her undergraduate degree was from the New College of Florida. She is currently a PhD student at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Kaba Tandjigora
Kaba Tandjigora took part in PREP from 2014-2015 and her PREP mentor was Chris Dealwis. Her undergraduate degree was from Montclair State University. She received a MS from Case Western Reserve University.
Jorge Toro-Zapata
Jorge Toro-Zapata took part in PREP from 2014-2015 and his PREP mentor was Mark Jackson. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Jorge received a MS from the Ohio State University.
2013-2014 Scholars
Leslie Cuellar
Leslie Cuellar took part in PREP from 2013-2014 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from San Francisco State University. She is currently a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University.
Tristan de Jesus
Tristan de Jesus took part in PREP from 2013-2014 and his PREP mentor was Eric Pearlman. His undergraduate degree was from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He earned a PhD from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a Scientist at GentiBio (Boston, MA).
Erin Garcia
Erin Garcia took part in PREP from 2013-2014 and her PREP mentor was Eric Arts. Her undergraduate degree was from New Mexico State University. Erin received a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Washington, and a Masters of Science Communications from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is currently a Staff Writer at Science News magazine.
Binta Jalloh
Binta Jalloh took part in PREP from 2012-2014 and her PREP mentor was Peter Zimmerman. Her undergraduate degree was from Montclair State University. She earned a PhD from Emory University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the NIH.
Sandra Mantilla
Sandra Mantilla took part in PREP from 2013-2014 and her PREP mentor was Agata Exner. Her undergraduate degree was from Florida International University. Sandra received a MS from Case Western Reserve University. She is currently a R&D Quality Engineer at West Pharmaceutical Services (Phoenix, AZ).
Izmarie Poventud
Izmarie Poventud took part in PREP from 2013-2014 and her PREP mentor was Shigemi Matsuyama. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. She earned a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently a Clinical Chemistry Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine.
Gwendolyn Quintana
Gwendolyn Quintana took part in PREP from 2013-2014 and her PREP mentor was George Dubyak. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Texas, San Antonio Campus. Gwen received a MPH from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently a medical student at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara.
Tiffany Rolle
Tiffany Rolle took part in PREP from 2013-2014 and her PREP mentor was Jeff Coller. Her undergraduate degree was from Virginia Commonwealth University. Tiffany earned her PhD in Genetics and Genomics from Baylor College of Medicine. She is currently an Inclusive Science Initiative Coordinator at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
2012-2013 Scholars
Kokou Adompreh-fia
Kokou Adompreh-fia took part in PREP from 2011-2013 and his PREP mentor was Eric Arts. His undergraduate degree was from the City College of New York. He earned a MD from Wright State University School of Medicine. He is currently an Internal Medicine Resident a Medical City Arlington.
Valery Adorno-Cruz
Valery Adorno-Cruz took part in PREP from 2012-2013 and her PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. She earned a PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University.
Christopher Hernandez
Christopher Hernandez took part in PREP from 2012-2013 and his PREP mentor was Agata Exner. His undergraduate degree was from Boston University. Chris earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently the Senior Manager of the Rare Disease Organization at UCB Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, MA).
Wilnelly Hernandez-Sanchez
Wilnelly Hernandez-Sanchez took part in PREP from 2012-2013 and her PREP mentor was Mark Jackson. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. She earned PhD from Case Western Reserve University. She is currently the at the Assistant Director of Research Programs at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Binta Jalloh
Binta Jalloh took part in PREP from 2012-2014 and her PREP mentor was Peter Zimmerman. Her undergraduate degree was from Montclair State University. She earned a PhD from Emory University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the NIH.
Joshua Jones
Joshua Jones took part in PREP from 2012-2013 and his PREP mentor was Mark Chance. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Illinois, Chicago Campus. He is currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Isaiah Morales
Isaiah Morales took part in PREP from 2012-2013 and his PREP mentor was Kenneth Gustafson. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Texas, San Antonio Campus. Isaiah earned his MS from the University of Texas, Austin Campus. He is currently a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Talroo in Austin, TX.
Lilinete Roldan-Hernandez
Lilinete Roldan-Hernandez took part in PREP from 2011-2013 and her PREP mentor was Richard Zigmond. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. Lilinete earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and is currently in the Department of Anesthesiology-Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
2011-2012 Scholars
Kokou Adompreh-fia
Kokou Adompreh-fia took part in PREP from 2011-2013 and his PREP mentor was Eric Arts. His undergraduate degree was from the City College of New York. He earned a MD from Wright State University School of Medicine. He is currently an Internal Medicine Resident a Medical City Arlington.
Ismail Ahmed
Ismail Ahmed took part in PREP from 2011-2012 and his PREP mentor was Matthias Buck. His undergraduate degree was from the City College of New York. He earned a PhD student from the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at New York University School of Medicine.
Nilmarie Ayala-Fontanez
Nilmarie Ayala-Fontanez took part in PREP from 2011-2012 and her PREP mentor was Gemma Casadesus. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. Nilmarie earned her MS in Pathology/Immunology from Case Western Reserve University and is currently a PharmD student at the University of Illinois, Chicago Campus.
Ashley Conoway
Ashley Conoway took part in PREP from 2011-2012 and her PREP mentor was Amy Hise. Her undergraduate degree was from Xavier University of Louisiana. Ashley earned her MS in Pathobiology & Molecular Medicine from the University of Alabama, Birmingham Campus. She is currently a PhD student in Health Education and Promotion and Researcher II at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Mojibade Hassan
Mojibade Hassan took part in PREP from 2011-2012 and her PREP mentor was Stan Gerson. Her undergraduate degree was from Washington University in St. Louis. She earned a MD/PhD from Emory University School of Medicine. She is currently an Emergency Medicine Resident at University of Florida College of Medicine.
Ashanti Matlock
Ashanti Matlock took part in PREP from 2011-2012 and her PREP mentor was Jeff Coller. Her undergraduate degree was from Indiana University. She earned a PhD from The Ohio State University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco.
Stephanie Shaw
Stephanie Shaw took part in PREP from 2011-2012 and her PREP mentor was Danny Manor. Her undergraduate degree was from Florida State University.
Lilinete Roldan-Hernandez
Lilinete Roldan-Hernandez took part in PREP from 2011-2013 and her PREP mentor was Richard Zigmond. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. Lilinete earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and is currently in the Department of Anesthesiology-Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
2010-2011 Scholars
Frederick Allen
Frederick Allen took part in PREP from 2010-2011 and his PREP mentor was Henri Brunengraber. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Akron. Fred earned his PhD in Pathology from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently the Medical Affairs Director of Health Systems Oncology and Biomarkers at Merck; and a Captain in the United States Army Reserve.
Christian Castro-Ruiz
Christian Castro-Ruiz took part in PREP from 2010-2011 and his PREP mentor was Paul Tesar. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. He was a graduate student at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.
Jessica Perez
Jessica Perez took part in PREP from 2010-2011 and her PREP mentor was Derek Abbott. Her undergraduate degree was from New Mexico State University. Jessica earned her PhD in Pathology from Case Western Reserve University. She currently is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Texas, Austin.
Susana Rodriguez
Susana Rodriguez took part in PREP from 2010-2011 and her PREP mentor was Johannes von Lintig. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Susana earned her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She currently is the Scientific Director at Virgo Health in New York.
Gabriela Santos Guasch
Gabriela Santos Guasch took part in PREP from 2010-2011 and her PREP mentor was Stan Gerson. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Gabriela earned her PhD in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University. She is currently a Healthcare Analyst at Proactive Worldwide (Nashville, TN).
2009-2010 Scholars
Melissa Babilonia-Rosa
Melissa Babilonia-Rosa took part in PREP from 2009-2010 and her PREP mentor was Michael Maguire. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. Melissa earned her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is currently a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at Duke University School of Medicine.
Cisley Cardwell
Cisley Cardwell took part in PREP from 2009-2010 and her PREP mentor was Amy Hise. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Michigan, Dearborn Campus. Cisley earned her MD from Wayne State University. She is currently a Physician in Detroit, MI.
Alyssa Ward
Alyssa Ward took part in PREP from 2009-2010 and her PREP mentor was Suzanne Brady-Kalnay. Her undergraduate degree was from Claremont McKenna College. Alyssa earned her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is currently the Director of Center for Clinical Translational Research (CenTRe) CoLab Incubator at the University of California, San Francisco.
2008-2009 Scholars
Ernestine Chaco
Ernestine Chaco took part in PREP from 2008-2009 and her PREP mentor was Richard Hanson. Her undergraduate degree was from Swarthmore College. Ernestine earned a MS in Medical Science from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, a MD from the University of California Davis School of Medicine, and a JD from the University of New Mexico School of Law. She is currently a Emergency Medicine Resident at Indiana University School of Medicine.
Marangelie Criado-Marrero
Marangelie Criado-Marrerotook part in PREP from 2008-2009 and her PREP mentor was Gary Landreth. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus. Marangelie earned her PhD in Neuroscience from Ponce Health Sciences University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of South Florida.
Luis Muniz-Feliciano
Luis Muniz-Feliciano took part in PREP from 2008-2009 and his PREP mentor was Peter Zimmerman. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Luis earned his PhD in Pathology from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a Program Director for the Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT) Platform at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Jason Robinson
Jason Robinson took part in PREP from 2008-2009 and his PREP mentor was George Dubyak. His undergraduate degree was from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a science teacher with the School District of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, FL.
Zachary Wilkerson
Zachary Wilkerson took part in PREP from 2008-2009 and his PREP mentor was Maria Hatzoglou. His undergraduate degree was from Hiram College. Zachary earned a DO from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is an Emergency Physician at Southeast Georgia Health Systems.
2007-2008 Scholars
Fernando Xavier Cuascut
Fernando Xavier Cuascut took part in PREP from 2007-2008 and his PREP mentor was Jerry Silver. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. Fernando earned his MD degree from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine; and the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and Neurology Clerkship at Harris Health.
Carlos De Leon
Carlos De Leon took part in PREP from 2007-2008 and his PREP mentor was Ruth Keri. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. Carlos earned his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is currently a Microbiology Technical Lead at Amgen (Juncos, PR).
Andrea Ramos-Serrano
Andrea Ramos-Serrano took part in PREP from 2007-2008 and her PREP mentor was Tony Berdis. Her undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus. Andrea earned her PhD in Cellular & Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan. She is currently a Principal Scientist II at Roche Sequencing Solutions.
Angel Reyes-Rodriguez
Angel Reyes-Rodriguez took part in PREP from 2007-2008 and his PREP mentor was Eric Arts. His undergraduate degree was from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. Angel earned his PhD in Molecular Virology from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently the Director of the McNair Scholars Program at Cleveland State University.