Dayaneira Rivera Alers

I am a Public Health professional with experience in research, data analysis, and the development of prevention strategies. Focused on health promotion and equity, with skills in epidemiology, community work, and cross-sector collaboration. Committed to improving population health through evidence-based solutions.

2024: Quiles, C., Rivera, D., Diaz, J., Rodriguez, Z., Cortes, C., Torres, N., Armaiz, G., Castro, E. (2024). A Community-Based Approach to Identifying Barriers to Psychosocial Support Services and Resources for Hispanic Cancer Survivors and Caregivers from Puerto Rico.

2024: Ayala, P., Rivera, D., Pena, C., Rodriguez Z., Ramirez, M., Cortes, C., Armaiz, G., & Castro, E. (2024). The impact of Socio-Demographic Factors, Financial Burden, and Social Support on Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Puerto Rican Women with Breast Cancer.

2023: Rivera, L., Rivera, D., Vargas, N., Rodríguez, R., and Rivera, V. (2023). Emotional state prolonged COVID-19 in the participants of the Enhanced Dengue Surveillance Sentinel System (SEDSS), Puerto Rico.

2023: Ramos, E., Velázquez, M., Rivera, D., Franceschi, R., Rodríguez, R., and Rivera, V. (2023). An assessment of the COVID-19 vaccine as a preventive measure during the pandemic in SEDSS participants

2019: Rivera, D. & Ortiz, F. (2019). In vitro antimicrobial activity of Debaryomyces hansenii, strain YB 221 against the environmental pollutant Bacillus cereus.

Rodríguez-González, R., Galloza, A., Medina, E. J., Oliver, V., Rodríguez, N. I., Ramos-Colón, E., Velázquez-Ferrer, M., Rivera-Alers, D., Vargas, W., & Rivera-Amill, V. (2023). Preventive Measures among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International journal of environmental research and public health, 20(5), 4434., https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054434, 01/2023

2023-2024: Arbovirus Pilot Project in Ponce, Research Institute, Ponce Health Sciences University

• Literature review, recompilation, and critical analysis of data results, field activities (mosquitoes and larvae classification)

2019-2020: Bioprospection of yeast for the transformation of potassium hydrogen phthalate compound, La Parguera, PR, Inter-American University of San Germán Campus

• Culture medium preparation, handling, and care of fungal strains, and bacteria
• Recompilation and critical analysis of data results

2019: In vitro antimicrobial activity of Debaryomyces hansenii, strain YB221 against the Environmental pollutant Bacillus cereus, Inter-American University of San Germán Campus

- Culture medium preparation

- Handled and care of fungi strains and bacteria.

- Recompilation and critical analysis of data results

Oral and writing reports

2024: Community Forum, Ponce Health Sciences University

• Collaborate in organizing the forum with the team, as well as transcribing interviews with participants, and performing administrative tasks

2023: RCMI Symposium on Health Disparities, Ponce, PR

• Collaborator in the research poster presented by the PRESCA project

2019: ACS Local Section, Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR

• The presentation of a poster on research was carried out at the 42nd Senior Technical Meeting, Scientific Approaches to Celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table

2019: Puerto Rico Society of Microbiologists (Poster Day), Ponce, PR

• I had the opportunity to present a poster on my research at UPR, Ponce

2019: Seventh Student Research Symposium, San Juan, P.R.

• Certificate for presenting my research poster at the Seventh Student Research Symposium, which passes the torch of ethics and research for the next generation

2018-2020: Association of Microstaph, Inter-American University, San Germán Campus

• Assist activities related to microbiology that aim to help our members grow as future professionals
• Represent the UIPR in symposiums and workshops

2019-2020: Tri-Beta Chapter, Zeta Beta, Member of the Board, Inter-American University, San Germán Campus

• Work with the student group to organize activities
• Keep track of activities and pictures
• Maintain social media updates

2016-2020: Member of the Honor Program, Inter-American University, San German Campus

• Participate in innovative and educational activities in professional development as a student

2024: RNA Extraction Training

• RNA extraction from mosquitoes to study the diseases they can transmit, and to control these vectors

2024: RT-qPCR Training

• Learn molecular techniques to detect viruses in samples handled in the laboratory

2023: Mosquito Dissection Training

• Know and practice how to dissect a mosquito by identifying its parts

2020: Basic Concepts Course in Bioinformatics

• Acquisition of knowledge in data analysis, on how to create databases, or programming in relation to science

2019: DNA/RNA Extraction, C.E.I.B.A, Ponce, Puerto Rico

• Using equipment like pipettes, centrifuges, electrophoresis, PCR, and other equipment must
• Obtain a purification of the sample

2022: Community Engagement Core (CEC) - Arm #2 in Ponce Health Sciences University

• Volunteer helping to make the transcrits of the focus groups

2021: PHSU Wellness Center Clinic 

• Volunteered to assist with administrative documentation during the vaccination process