5th Puerto Rico Cancer Research Meeting
October 4, 2024 / Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino
One-day meeting to establish a vital forum on the island to discuss the latest cancer research advancements.
About Puerto Rico Cancer Research Meeting
It is to showcase the most cutting-edge discoveries across various realms of cancer research and provide a unique platform for investigators, students, and postdocs in Puerto Rico to connect, network, and foster new scientific collaborations.
Featured Talks & Speakers
Our plenary speakers were selected according to the relevance of their work to the mission of the conference. Also invited speakers from local universities will provide their scientific work and foster collaborations with Puerto Rican and national researchers.
Dr. Susanne Wells
Professor in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Oncology, Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute, and Director of the Epithelial Carcinogenesis and Stem Cell Program at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Research Center.
Dr. Maribella Domenech
Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez.
Dr. Barbara Segarra-Vázquez
Faculty Member at the University of Puerto Rico.
Dr. Antentor Othrell Hinton, Jr.
Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Vanderbilt University
Dr. Filipa Godoy
Professor at the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and the Chair of the Department of Microbiology.
Dr. Janairís Colón
Assistant Professor in the School of Chiropractic at Universidad Central del Caribe.