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Eliss Rubí Díaz Pereira

Caguas

Summary

Bridging the gap between patient care and scientific research, by proficiently presenting findings at academic conferences, contributing to innovative research projects in the medical field, and actively engaging with local communities in Puerto Rico.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Student, Biology Department

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Worked in the development of a novel wearable electrochemical biosensor that can detect lipids in sebum.
  • Gained hands-on experience by conducting experiments and managing laboratory equipment for techniques such as Cyclic Voltammetry, Amperometry, UV Visible Spectroscopy, and Scanning Electrode Microscopy.
  • Contributed to the drafting and editing of manuscripts for future publications in peer-reviewed journals.


Academic Conference:

  • Undergraduate Research, Oral Presentation PR-LSAMP and ACS Junior Technical Meeting, Spring, 2025
  • Undergraduate Research, Poster Presentation AAAS Caribbean Division, Fall 2024

Internship by The American Heart Association

Cardiovascular Institute of Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted a research on myocardial protein expression in patients with right ventricle heart failure.
  • Engaged with tissue sample analysis, and the statistical and mathematical analysis of proteomic data.


Academic Conference:

  • Oral presentation at the symposium of "The Cardiovascular Research Institute Summer Program of the Perelman School of Medicine", University of Pennsylvania and American Heart Association, August 2024 (Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Participation in the American Heart Association, Scientific Session 2024, as part of the Summer 2024 AHA Internship Program, Fall 2024 (Chicago, Illinois)

Education

Cellular Molecular Biology

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico
12-2025

Skills

  • Problem-solving & Analytical skills
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Patient advocacy
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Fluent in Spanish and English

Timeline

Internship by The American Heart Association

Cardiovascular Institute of Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
06.2024 - 08.2024

Undergraduate Research Student, Biology Department

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
09.2022 - 05.2025

Cellular Molecular Biology

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus

Shadowing

  • Medical Shadowing Program, Ryder Hospital in Humacao, P.R., Completed Summer 2023 (55 hrs)
  • Virtual Pharmaceutical Shadowing hosted by the Future Pharmacists Association, Río Piedras Chapter, February 2023

Professional Development

  • Mentee at the “Adopt a Student Program”, The Latino Medical Student Association, Completed Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
  • Basic Suture Workshop, Portela's Health & Emergency Training, Completed April 2023
  • Leadership Alliance Virtual Professional Development Program, The Leadership Alliance Virtual Professional Development Series, Brown University, Completed Summer 2021 (virtual)

Honors & Associations

  • Member of The American Chemical Society, Spring 2024 to Present Day
  • Member of La Asociación de Premédica de Puerto Rico, 2023
  • Member of the Future Pharmacists Association, Río Piedras Chapter, 2023
  • Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Río Piedras Chapter, Spring 2023 to Present Day
  • Member of Golden Key International Society, Río Piedras Chapter, Fall 2022 to Present Day
  • Member of National Society of Leadership and Success, Río Piedras Chapter, Spring 2022 to Present Day

Community Service & Outreach

  • Volunteer Member of The American Heart Association, June 2023 to Present Day
  • Served the local community, as a volunteer at the Church Pueblo de Dios, Jesús, Señor y Rey, August 2020 to Present Day
  • Good donation campaigns for Centro Margarita, April 2024
  • Community Service as a member of "La Asociación de Premédica de Puerto Rico", Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
  • Volunteer of “Radio Maratón de la Fundación de Niños de Puerto Rico”, Fall 2023
  • Food distribution campaigns for underserved communities in Río Piedras. These include, “El Mesón de Amor” and “Come IUPI”, November 2022 to Spring 2023
  • Usher at the open house for Centro Molecular, March 2025
  • Missionary Trips to Paraguay, South America - Engaged in hands-on experience helping underserved communities around San Lorenzo, Paraguay - Church Pueblo de Dios, Jesús Señor y Rey, March 1-11, 2024
  • Missionary Trips to North Carolina, USA - Engaged in hands-on experience helping underserved communities - Church Pueblo de Dios, Jesús Señor y Rey, June 1-9, 2025

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