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Elliott Rodríguez-López, Ph.D.

Ponce

Summary

As a PhD in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, and Virology, I am a motivated and self-directed graduate student known for exceptional verbal and written communication skills. My research in HIV-1 drug-resistance has garnered significant recognition, with support from the NIH-NIGMS RISE Program and NIH-PR-INBRE Program, and acknowledgment through prestigious scholarships from The Intellectus Foundation and The Dr. Ibrahim Ismail Scholarships. Additionally, my contributions to scientific literature include publishing a manuscript in a reputable peer-reviewed journal.


I am deeply invested in applying my skills in an industry setting. I am driven to excel in new environments, adept at tackling innovative projects and ideas, while ensuring that my scientific expertise contributes meaningfully to organizational goals and advancements in the field.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Student Research Assistant

Ponce Health Sciences University
07.2018 - 12.2023
  • Develop thesis project on HIV-1 drug resistance.
  • Write and defend thesis proposal.
  • Interpret and analyze research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
  • Prepare oral presentations to summarize research results.
  • Use Graph Pad to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis .
  • Performed experimental troubleshooting
  • Write grants and scholarships for project development and funding.
  • Assisted with writing and editing experimental results for publication in journal.

Education

Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences

Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, Puerto Rico
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR
05.2018

Skills

  • Experiment Design
  • Grant and proposal writing
  • Project Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Mentoring
  • Equipment and Materials Inventory
  • Critical Thinking
  • Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
  • Molecular techniques: Cell culture, Drug Susceptibility Assays, DNA/RNA extraction, RT qPCR, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing, ELISA, Bacterial Transformation, Cell transfection

Publications

López P, Tirado G, Arias A, Sánchez R, Rodríguez-López ER , Rivera-Amill V. Short Communication: Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Drug Resistance Mutations in Puerto Rico HIV-Positive Individuals. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18(5):2719. PubMed PMID: doi:10.3390/ijerph18052719.

Honors and Awards

  • January 2019: NIH-NIGMS RISE Grant
  • August 2021: NIH-PR-INBRE Grant
  • November 2021: Intellectus Foundation Scholarship in Health Research
  • September 2022: Dr. Ismail Ibrahim Scholarship
  • March 2023: First Place Graduate Poster Presentation

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Graduate Student Research Assistant

Ponce Health Sciences University
07.2018 - 12.2023

Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences

Ponce Health Sciences University

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
Elliott Rodríguez-López, Ph.D.