Research Training

MBRS SCORE Program

Foundations

MBRS SCORE Program

Scientific Projects (2008-2009)

Principal Investigators of the MBRS SCORE Program and a brief summary of their investigation are as follows:
 

• Dr. Wilfredo Hernandez
  Title: Suppression of Mutagenesis with Antioxidants
   

• Dr. Idhaliz Flores
  Title: Genetic Profiling of Endometriosis Candidate Genes
   

• Dr. Martin Hill
  Title: The Seminal Compartment as a Drug Sanctuary and Potential Reservoir in HIV Infection
   

• Dr. Eric Lorenzo (Starting September 1, 2008, Dr. Lorenzo accepted a position at NIH and Dr. Martin Hill is currently the PI)
  Title: HIV Residual Replication and Drug Holidays
   

• Dr. Jaime L. Matta
  Title: DNA Repair and Gene Expression Associated with Susceptibility to Breast Carcinoma
   

• Dr. Richard J. Noel
  Title: Functional Map – HIV Tat Second Exon in Cytokine Regulation
   

• Dr. James Porter
  Title: Thalamocortical Stimulation of Somotosensory Interneurons
   

• Dr. Ana Quintero
  Title: Genetics of Lupus in Puerto Rico
   

• Dr. Vanessa Rivera-Amill
  Title: Influence of Cocaine on Immune Cells and HIV-1 Pathogenesis
   

• Dr. Kenira Thompson
  Title: Glutamate Transporters and Hippocampal Plasticity
   

• Dr. Yasuhiro Yamamura
  Title: Role of Two Seminal HIV-1 Compartment in Heterosexual Transmission

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