F o r m e r S t u d e n t T r a i n e e s
Name:
Julyann Perez- Mayoral
Hometown:
Ponce, PR
Degree(s):
B.S. Chemistry
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Honors & Awards:
3rd place oral presentation, Ponce School of Medicine Scientific Conference (2012)
Third place, poster presentation at PSM’s 5
th
Scientific
Conference: The Role of Genetic Polymorphisms of DNA Repair Gene
RAD23B and Breast Cancer Risk in Puerto Rican Women (June 2009)
Post-baccalaureate Research Education
Program Trainee at University of Rochester
(2006-2007)
Entered PhD program:
2007
Year(s) in RISE Program:
4
Mentors:
Dr. James Porter (RISE)
Dr. Julie Dutil (research lab mentor)
Marielly Cuevas (student mentor)
Research interests:
Biochemistry, genetics and cancer biology
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