My expertise is focused in cellular differentiation and neuroprotection. However, I have experienced clinical research into HIV-HPV to obtain my master degree. During the past years I become more independent and had the possibility to start to mentor undergraduate students due to a RCMI-Grant. Therefore, I believe that I have the expertise, leadership and motivation necessary to participate this project due to different types of training. As a doctoral fellow at University of São Paulo, I carried out experiments involving the peptide bradykinin in neural progenitor cells differentiation. Bradykinin is released in normal conditions but increased secretion is found in pathological conditions.
At Universidad Central del Caribe, I expanded my knowledge and my research area interest. I started a project that consists on the study of the immunomodulatory effect of Imiquimod in the enhancement of the HIV-specific immune response on a DNA vaccination platform, after vaccination of C57BL/6 mice. We hypothesize that Imiquimod, will enhance the immune response of HIV-specific mediated DNA vaccine against HIV antigens. My project and the department provide the optimal environment for my success into the biomedical research field. Our research group constantly discusses data, for different purposes. Besides, the department and the University supports the developing skills as a junior scientist, providing all necessary resources, advice and support to personnel in the laboratory, which includes undergraduate, graduate students, and technicians. I strongly believe that I can provide proper training for the new students. This will help to enhance our publication record and will generate data to apply for additional funding support. Importantly, we also attend to scientific meetings to present our results and also to. Together with the proper mentorship, I am immerse in an environment that enhances my skills in writing, data analysis, and decision-making processes regarding research strategies to ensure my success as scientists in biomedical research.