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Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez

Universidad del Turabo

52nd ACS Junior Technical Meeting

37th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting

PROGRAM AGENDA April 28/2018

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52nd ACS Junior Technical Meeting 37th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM)

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico

April 28/2018

SPONSORED BY

American Chemical Society – Puerto Rico Section Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Resource Center for Science and Engineering, University of Puerto Rico Central Administration Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez, Universidad del Turabo

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37th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM) Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez


April 28/2018

Table of Contents

Map Universidad del Turabo - Gurabo, Puerto Rico .............................................................. 7

Invited Speaker ........................................................................................................................... 13

Program Agenda ........................................................................................................................ 17

Oral Sessions .............................................................................................................................. 19

Agricultural Sciences ................................................................................................................. 21

Astronomy ................................................................................................................................... 23

Chemistry .................................................................................................................................... 25

Computer Sciences ..................................................................................................................... 39

Electronics ................................................................................................................................... 41

Engineering ................................................................................................................................. 43

Environmental Sciences............................................................................................................. 51

General Sciences ......................................................................................................................... 61

Geosciences ................................................................................................................................. 63

Life/Biological Sciences ............................................................................................................ 67

Mathematics ................................................................................................................................ 93

Pharmaceutical Sciences ............................................................................................................ 95

Physics ......................................................................................................................................... 97

Poster Sessions ......................................................................................................................... 101

Agricultural Sciences ............................................................................................................... 103

Chemistry .................................................................................................................................. 104

Engineering ............................................................................................................................... 108

Environmental Sciences........................................................................................................... 110

General Sciences ....................................................................................................................... 112

Geosciences ............................................................................................................................... 113

Industrial Pharmacy ................................................................................................................ 114

Life / Biological Sciences ........................................................................................................ 115

Mathematics .............................................................................................................................. 119

Pharmaceutical Sciences .......................................................................................................... 120

Physics ....................................................................................................................................... 121

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Map - Universidad del Turabo - Gurabo, Puerto Rico

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Organizing and Scientific Committees Puerto Rico Local Section

American Chemical Society Officers 2018

Chair Dr. Carlos R. Cabrera Elected Chair Dr. Ángela González Immediate Past Chair Dr. José Ramírez Secretary Angel G. Colón Santiago Treasurer Dr. Jorge Colón Northeastern Representative Dr. Laura Santiago Southwestern Representative Dr. Ubaldo Córdova Counselor Dr. Edmy J. Ferrer Counselor Dr. Néstor Carballeira Counselor Myrna Otaño Counselor Dr. Jorge Colón Alternate Counselor Orlando J. Morales Alternate Counselor Dr. Bárbara Casañas Alternate Counselor Dr. Brenda Ramos Director at Large Dr. Ingrid Montes


Research and JTM/PRISM Committee President Dr. José F. Méndez Méndez Acting Chancellor Dr. David Méndez Vice Chancellor Sponsored Research Dra. Jacqueline A. Mullen Hunt Dean, School of Science Dr. Teresa Lipsett Ruiz Dean, School of Engineering Dr. Rolando García González Associate Dean, School of Engineering Dr. Idalides Vergara Laurens Committee President Dr. Miguel Goenaga Jiménez

Register Mrs. Zoraida Ortiz Muñoz Physical Facilities Manager Eng. Mayra Rodríguez Collaborators and Special Thanks: Associate Degree Director Administrative Director Student Service Director Administrative Assistant

Mr. Nelson Martínez Mrs. Daisy Román Mrs. Luz Vilches Mrs. Lydia Centeno

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PR-LSAMP Co-PI Dr. Eduardo Nicolau Director Dr. Pablo A. Llerandi Academic Coordinator Prof. Javier Figueroa Santiago Management Coordinator Ms. Zulma I. Crespo Figueroa, MS

UPR-Central Administration Acting UPR President/PR-LSAMP PI Dr. Darrell F. Hillman Barrera Acting UPR Vice President Dr. Ilka C. Ríos Reyes Acting Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation

Dr. José Rodríguez Medina

Acting Director of the Resource Center for Science and Engineering

Dr. Ana R. Guadalupe

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April 28/2018

INVITED SPEAKER

Jorge Vélez-Juarbe, PhD

Mammalogy Assistant Curator, Jorge Vélez-Juarbe, holds a PhD from Howard University, where he studied the morphology, systematics, and paleobiology of fossil sirenians and cetaceans. After receiving his doctorate in 2012, Dr. Vélez-Juarbe held Post-Doctoral Associate positions at the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama, and at California State University Fullerton before being hired as Mammalogy Assistant Curator of Marine Mammals at our Museum. Dr. Vélez-Juarbe's appointment involves curatorial responsibility for both out fossil and extant marine mammal collections.

Some of his current projects include: diversity and dynamics of ancient marine mammal herbivore communities, marine mammals from Central America and the Caribbean, Evolution of Cenozoic marine faunas of the Eastern Pacific region, Evolution and diversification of early odontocetes and mysticetes, and paleobiogeography of Cenozoic vertebrates from the Caribbean region.

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April 28/2018

INVITED SPEAKER

Rafael Irizarry, PhD

Rafael Irizarry received his Bachelor’s in Mathematics in 1993 from the University of Puerto Rico and went on to receive a Ph.D. in Statistics in 1998 from the University of California, Berkeley. His thesis work was on Statistical Models for Music Sound Signals. He joined the faculty of the Department of Biostatistics in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 1998 and was promoted to Professor in 2007. Currently, Professor of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a Professor of Biostatistics at Harvard School of Public Health. Since 1999, Rafael Irizarry’s work has focused on Genomics and Computational Biology problems. In particular, he has worked on the analysis and signal processing of microarray, next-generation sequencing, and genomic data. He is currently interested in leveraging his knowledge in translational work, e.g. developing diagnostic tools and discovering biomarkers.

Professor Irizarry also develops open source software implementing his statistical methodology. His software tools are widely used and he is one of the leaders and founders of the Bioconductor Project, an open source and open development software project for the analysis of genomic data. Bioconductor provides one of the most widely used software tools for the analysis of microarray data.

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52nd ACS Junior Technical Meeting (JTM) 37th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM)

Universidad del Turabo April 28, 2018

PROGRAM AGENDA

07:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Ignacio Morales Nieva Amphitheatre Lobby

09:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

Darrell Hillman, DMD. Ilka Ríos, DMD. Rolando García, Ph.D., P.E. Ana R. Guadalupe, Ph.D. Eduardo Nicolau, Ph.D. Carlos R. Cabrera, Ph.D.

Idalides Vergara, Ph.D. Associate Dean of the School of Engineering University of Puerto Rico, Acting President University of Puerto Rico, Acting Vice President Universidad del Turabo, Dean of the School of Engineering Resource Center for Sc. & Eng. Acting Director Co-PI PR-LSAMP American Chemical Society - Puerto Rico Section Chair

09:30 a.m. – 09:35 a.m. Presentation of Plenary Speaker Dr. Jorge Vélez-Juarbe

Amphitheatre

Pedro Rosselló-González,


09:35 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Plenary Conference Jorge Vélez-Juarbe, Ph.D. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

10:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Presentation of Plenary Speaker Dr. Rafael Irizarry

10:35 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Plenary Conference Rafael Irizarry, Ph.D. Professor Harvard University

11:30 a.m. – 01:30 p.m. Lunch

Ignacio Morales Nieva Amphitheatre Lobby and the Library Hall

08:30 a.m. – 03:00 p.m. Poster Set Up

Ignacio Morales Nieva Amphitheatre Lobby and the Library Hall

12:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. Concurrent Scientific Sessions

Rooms ECT 2nd floor, AGM 1st floor, EDI 1st floor & 2nd floor, MGM 1st floor & 2nd floor

02:00 p.m. – 02:20 p.m. Break

02:20 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. Concurrent Scientific Sessions

Rooms ECT 2nd floor, AGM 1st floor, EDI 1st floor & 2nd floor, MGM 1st floor & 2nd floor

03:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. Poster Session

Lobby Amphitheatre Ignacio Morales Nieva and Hall of the Library

ECT Escuela de Ciencias y Tecnología

AGM Edificio Ana G. Méndez

EDI Escuela de Ingeniería

MGM Edificio Manuel García Méndez

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April 28/2018

ORAL SESSIONS

Agricultural Sciences

Astronomy

Chemistry

Computer Sciences

Electronics

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

General Sciences

Geosciences

Life/Biological Sciences

Mathematics

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Physics

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agricultural Sciences

Session 1 Room: ECT 230

Moderator: Namir A. Huertas de Jesús, MS – U. Turabo

Time Speaker and Afiliator Title Mentor

12:00-12:20 PM Zheidyleen Massó Rodríguez PCUPR

Study of the Vascular Flora of the La Olimpia Forest Reserve

Abeliz Rosado-Martínez

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ASTRONOMY

Astronomy




12:20PM-12:40PM Rosemary Cortés Robles UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Preliminary Results on the Arecibo Pisces-Perseus Supercluster Survey

Mayra Lebrón

12:40PM-1:00PM Byron Morales Maldonado UPR-HUMACAO

Report on the Observation of Binaries in 2013: Humacao University Observatory

Desiree Cotto Figueroa

1:00PM-1:20PM Marjory Reyes Méndez Néstor O Márquez Ríos UPR HUMACAO

Separation and position angle measurement of binary star systems taken from Washington Double Star Catalog


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CHEMISTRY Chemistry


Moderator: Claribel Báez, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Andrea Marcano Delgado UPR-HUMACAO

Development of a fluorescent assay for benzaldehyde detection

Ezio Fasoli

12:20PM-12:40PM Joel Rivera Cardona UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Effects of Additives on the Prebiotic Formation of Depsipeptide Oligomers.

Joel Rivera

12:40PM-1:00PM Natalia Badillo Vélez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

ROS Scavenging ability, bioactivity and composition analysis of Hylocerus undatus (Pitahaya) fruit

Nilka M. Rivera Portalatín

1:00PM-1:20PM Valeria Torres Irizarry Nicole L. Márquez Reyes UPR-CAYEY

Optimizing auto-induction of tissue-type plasminogen activator in E.coli.

Vibha Bansal

1:20PM-1:40PM Ambar Pagán García Kaleb E. Negrón Torres UPR-HUMACAO

Conceptual Design of a Biodiesel Portable plant for Waste Vegetable oil in Puerto Rico.

Fabio Alape

1:40PM-2:00PM Ileanexis Madera Cuevas UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Expression of 6xHis tagged FAP1(short) and its Isolated using Ni-NTA Chromatography

Elsie I. Pares-Matos

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Jesús Santiago Borges UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Characterization and Purification of rPDGFB from Crude Lysates using GST-Affinity Chromatography

Elsie I. Parés-Matos

2:40PM-3:00PM Graciela Raffucci Colomer UPR-MAYAGUEZ

GC/MS, brine shrimp lethality assay and DPPH scavenging ability studies of the methanolic extract of Aloe vera


3:00PM-3:20PM Adriana Santiago Ruiz Edgardo J Sánchez Rivas UPR-CAYEY

Effects of Ligand Density on Protein Binding Capacity of Affinity Membranes

Vibha Bansal

3:20PM-3:40PM Luis Acevedo Soto UPR-AGUADILLA

Radical scavenging, antioxidant activity, phenolic content, and trypsin inhibition assays from the leaves of Alpinia zerumbet

Walleska De Jesus

3:40PM-4:00PM Junellie Cruz Lebrón UPR-HUMACAO

In situ analysis and protein binding on affinity membranes at varying ligand density.

Ezio Fasoli

Chemistry


Moderator: Santander Nieto Ramos, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Nathalie González Cuevas TURABO UNIV

Improved Electrochemical Performance of Olivine LiFePO4 Cathode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries.

Santander Nieto Ramos

12:20PM-12:40PM Ann González Piñeiro UPR-CAYEY

Effect of an in vitro human digestion on the major cannabinoids present in commercially available cannabis oils

Elba Reyes

12:40PM-1:00PM Kevin Negrón Rosado UPR-PONCE

Evaluation of the Toxicity of Cadmium Sulfide Quantum Dots modified with L-Glutathione on Aquatic Systems

Sonia Bailón Ruiz

1:00PM-1:20PM Gabriel Cruz Ruiz UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Phytochemical analysis of Spermacoce remota Lam., in search of understanding its phytochemical and ethno-pharmaceutical properties


1:20PM-1:40PM Chalier Dones Ortiz UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Chemical composition, bioactivity and antioxidant capacity of the methanolic extract of Curcuma longa L. (Turmeric)


1:40PM-2:00PM Adaliz Torres Rosado UPR-HUMACAO

Fluorescence based assay for quantitative analysis of benzamidine in solid phase

Ezio Fasoli

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Shakira Escobar Avilés UPR-AGUADILLA

Design extraction techniques of the hemolymph in invertebrate species from Puerto Rico

Brenda J. Ramos-Santana

2:40PM-3:00PM Gerardo Caminero Rivera Natalie M Pantoja Rodríguez UPR-ARECIBO

Biodiesel Production Guido Peña

3:00PM-3:20PM María Morales Colón UPR-CAYEY

Can the lyophilized extract from Maguey roots brew be used as a dietary supplement?

Elba Reyes

3:20PM-3:40PM Jerika Rivera Martínez UPR-PONCE

Evaluation of Gold Nanoparticles Toxicity in Artemia Salina

Sonia Bailón Ruiz

3:40PM-4:00PM Rocío Zorrilla Veloz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Polymer-induced Heteronucleation and Solubility of a Cancer Therapeutic Agent

Vilmalí López Mejías

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Chemistry


Moderator: Lisandro Cunci, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Paola Colon De Leon Andrea C González Vázquez UPR-HUMACAO

Molecular Modeling of 1-Benzazepine Analogues that bind to the Ach Protein (2PH9) Using Autodock

Carmelo García

12:20PM-12:40PM Jesús Rodríguez Rodríguez UPR-PONCE

Ligand Exchange Method to Functionalize Semiconductors CdSe Quantum Dots and the Evaluation of their Toxicity

Sonia Bailon Ruiz

12:40PM-1:00PM Jocelyn Jiménez Cruz Nerylis Ruiz Fontán UPR-ARECIBO

Bacterial Inhibition with Extracts from Algae Padina Gymnospora

Guido Peña

1:00PM-1:20PM Kenneth Fontánez Mora TURABO UNIV

Photo-degradation of Ciprofloxacin using titanium gold-based catalysts

Abniel Machin De Jesus

1:20PM-1:40PM Daisy Díaz Rohena UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Effect of Counterions on the Biological Activity of Ferrocenyl Chalcone Salt Derivatives

Ingrid Montes González

1:40PM-2:00PM Joenisse Rosado Rosa UNIVERSIDAD DEL SAGRADO CORAZON (USC)

Developing learning and teaching method using SciLab modeling for Physical Chemistry

Joenisse Rosado

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Dixie Bracero Cordero PCUPR

Photodegradation of Victoria Blue with CdSSe Quantum Dots

Luis Alamo Nole

2:40PM-3:00PM Alondra Rivera Raíces UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Revealing Novel Bisphosphonate-based Coordination Complexes to Treat Bone Related Diseases

Vilmalí López Mejías

3:00PM-3:20PM Vitmary Rivera Rodríguez Paola Nahid Carrion Colon TURABO UNIV

Synthesis and Characterization of a Fluorescent and Biocompatible: Graphene Oxide Quantum Dots

Lisandro Cunci

3:20PM-3:40PM Nerika Hernández Santiago TURABO UNIV

Electrochemical Detection of NPY using Modified Aptamer Platinum Microelectrodes

Lisandro Cunci

3:40PM-4:00PM Keila De León Alcázar Belmarí Méndez Santiago UPR-CAYEY

Study of Chemical Ccomposition, Cytotoxic and Antitumor Activities of Croton Discolor

Claudia Ospina

Chemistry


Moderator: Agustín Ríos Ramos, PhD. - U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Melissa Velázquez Rodríguez PCUPR

Toxicity of CdSTe in Caenorhabditis Elegans

Luis Alamo Nole

12:20PM-12:40PM Crystal O'Neill Arroyo UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Biodiesel synthesis with nano-particulate lipase formulations from various lipid sources

Kai Griebenow

12:40PM-1:00PM Stephannie Rosario Garrido UPR-CAYEY

The reaction of sulfhydration in cysteine and cystine

Stephannie Rosario

1:00PM-1:20PM Gabriela Mercado Guzmán UPR-PONCE

Evaluation of Aquatic Nanotoxicity of TiO2 Nanoparticles

Sonia Bailon Ruiz

1:20PM-1:40PM Geraldo Durán Camacho UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Aminopyridines Ferrocenyl Chalcones as Potential Anticancer and Antioxidant Candidates

Ingrid Montes González

1:40PM-2:00PM José Goyco Blas UPR-AGUADILLA

Analysis of Volatile Aroma Compounds in Homebrewed Ale Beer Samples Using SPME/GC-MS

Erick Molina Rojas

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Nixaheliz Berrocales PCUPR

Determination of heavy metals in water samples from the Inabón River

Luis Alamo Nole

2:40PM-3:00PM Josian Luciano Velázquez UPR-PONCE

Impact of Zinc Sulphide Nanoparticles in Aquatic Environments

Sonia Bailón Ruiz

3:00PM-3:20PM John González Amoretti TURABO UNIV

Static and Dynamic Measurement of Dopamine Adsorption in Carbon Fiber Microelectrodes Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

John González

3:20PM-3:40PM Delia Ocaña Narváez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Injectable crosslinked chitosan-based hydrogels for drug delivery applications

Pasquale Fulvio

3:40PM-4:00PM Nicole Rivera Fuentes UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Nanoscale Electrode Derived from the Di-block Copolymer Polystyrene-b-Poly (methyl methacrylate) for the Electrochemical Detection of Arsenic in Water.

Eduardo Nicolau

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Chemistry


Moderator: Yaritza Hernandez, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Melanie Quiñones Candelaria UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Morphology and porosity effects in high CO2-storage capacity ordered mesoporous sorbents for air regeneration systems

Pasquale Fulvio

12:20PM-12:40PM Claudia Pérez Draper UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Feasibility of Chitosan-Alginate 3D Sponges used as scaffold for Bone Tissue Regeneration

Eduardo Nicolau

12:40PM-1:00PM Daniel Blasini Pérez Guillermo s. Colón Quintana UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Tailoring the Silver-Palladium Nanoparticle Electrodeposition on Unsupported Vulcan XC-72R for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Carlos Cabrera

1:00PM-1:20PM Jeriel Dumeng Rodríguez Karina L Rodríguez Pérez UPR-ARECIBO

Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Macrophytes, Surface Water and Sediments from the Caño Tiburones Wetland

Maiella Ramos

1:20PM-1:40PM Roberto Santiago Rivera UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Experimental and Modeling the Solubility of Warfarin Sodium

Torsten Stelzer

1:40PM-2:00PM Keishla Robles Negrón Valeria Bonano Suazo UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Fabrication of gold nanoparticles for biomedical applications using macroalgae extracts of Ulva Fasciata

Liz Díaz-Vazquez

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Julio Canino Rodríguez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Fabrication of Highly Porous Polycaprolactone Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications

Eduardo Nicolau

2:40PM-3:00PM Carolina Mercado Morales PCUPR

Antioxidant properties of Nephrolepis biserrata Male fern extract

Carolina Mercado Morales

3:00PM-3:20PM Derek García Almedina UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Ulvan-Silica Aerogels for Sensing and Remediation Applications through the Immobilization of Vibrio Fischeri

Liz Díaz-Vázquez

3:20PM-3:40PM Beatriz Muñoz-Rivera UIA-SAN GERMAN

Evaluation of Use of Calcium Alginate Beads to Remove Caffeine from Aqueous Solutions

Angela González

3:40PM-4:00PM Stephanie Virola Vázquez UPR-HUMACAO

Alternative Organic Photographic Art Process Using Annatto Seeds

Julia Vergara Gómez

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Chemistry

Session 6 Room: AGM 155

Moderator: César Lozano Paulino, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Javier López Hernández UPR-HUMACAO

Synthesis of Aryl Oxetanes via the Enantioselective Reduction of Prochiral 2-Halogenated Ketones with EG-DPP

Margarita Ortiz-Marciales

12:20PM-12:40PM Giovanni López Burgos UPR-ARECIBO

Biotransformation of Chitosan-Modified Selenium Nanoparticles in Exposed Radish (Raphanus sativus) into Volatile Organo-Selenium Compounds

Maiella Ramos

12:40PM-1:00PM José Lasalde Ramírez José L Ramírez Colón UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Development of pH Responsive Polymer Nanofibers for the Recovery of Polyphenolic Compounds

Eduardo Nicolau

1:00PM-1:20PM Stephanie Maldonado Rivera UPR-HUMACAO

Study of the Inclusion Complex of Warfarin and gamma-0Cyclodextrin in the presence of Gold Nanoparticles

Rolando Oyola

1:20PM-1:40PM Estrella Otero González UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Functionalized non-toxic carbon nanoparticles from macro algae Ulva fasciata as a targeted biodetection and bioremediation vehicle for the treatment of emerging contaminants

Liz M. Díaz Vázquez

1:40PM-2:00PM José Martínez Montes UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and characterization of a pyridine G-derivative for self-assembly and immunological activity studies

José Rivera

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Beatriz Morales Cabán Dollyann M González Acevedo PCUPR

Studies Toward The Development Of A Short-Step Synthesis Of Functionalized Allylic Alcohols Methodology Based On The Cleavage Of Epoxides With Alkenyl Aluminum And Grignard Derivatives

Raul Rodríguez Berríos

2:40PM-3:00PM Christian Alvarez Sánchez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Investigation of Novel Coatings for Aluminum Particles for Composite Dielectric Materials

Eduardo Nicolau

3:00PM-3:20PM Andrés González López UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Carbon Based Anode for Microbial Water Treatment System

Carlos Cabrera

3:20PM-3:40PM Carla Quiñones Jurgensen UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Detection of hydrogen peroxide in RAW 264.7 cells by supramolecular micro-probes

Carla M. Jurgensen

3:40PM-4:00PM Miriam Otero Rivera UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and Raman microscopy studies of colloidal particles made from new guanosine derivatives

José Rivera

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Chemistry


Moderator: Anastacio Emiliano-Sosa, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Kevin Rivera Cruz UPR-CAYEY

Calculation of the binding energies of metallophthalocyanines with pentafluorosulfanyl substituents at peripheral positions.

Dalvin Mendez Hernández

12:20PM-12:40PM Nicole González Vélez UPR-HUMACAO

Interaction of Warfarin with Gold Nanoparticle modified with B-Cyclodextrin

Rolando Oyola

12:40PM-1:00PM Jorge Padilla Zayas UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Surface Modification of Electrospun Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers by coating of Block Copolymers: Study of Effect of Surface Topography in Cell Adhesion

Eduardo Nicolau

1:00PM-1:20PM Yanira Rodríguez Valdes UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Development of Supramolecular H2O2 Micro-Probes with Excitation and Emission in the Visible Region of the Spectrum

José Rivera

1:20PM-1:40PM Jousen Merced Colón UPR-MAYAGUEZ

L-glutathione ZnO capped ZnO Quantum dots for Potential Bacteria Detection

Óscar Perales-Pérez

1:40PM-2:00PM Kiara Villa Del Valle UMET

Expanding the library of guanosine derivatives to make supramolecular colloidal particles suitable for Raman microscopy characterization

José Rivera

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Angel Muñoz Hernández Victor F Rivera-Santana UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Bioactive Compounds in Native Puerto Rican Plants and their Inhibitory Activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Serratia marcescens

Aikomari Guzman-Martínez

2:40PM-3:00PM Minelise Rivera De Jesús UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis and characterization of G-derivatives and related analogues for the development of supramolecular colloidal particles for immune system modulation

José Rivera

3:00PM-3:20PM Miguel Betancourt Ponce UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Preparation of Cellulose Acetate Porous Membranes as support for block copolymer: A water remediation approach

Eduardo Nicolau

3:20PM-3:40PM Nicole Zambrana García UPR-CAROLINA

Determining the Ti(IV) sTf speciation responsible for optimal uptake of Ti(IV) into cells

Arthur Tinoco

3:40PM-4:00PM Christian Aponte Ortiz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Intercalation of Rhodamine 6G into Zirconium Phosphate Nanoparticles for Tumor Optical Imaging and Targeting

Jorge Colón

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Chemistry


Moderator: Claudia A. Ospina Millan. PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Valeria Burgos Caldero UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesis of thiol derivatives and kinetics studies of their conjugate addition to a G-derivative analogue

José Rivera

12:20PM-12:40PM Jorge Miranda Zayas PCUPR

Thin Film Gold Electrodes: Electrochemical Characterization Studies in Acidic Media by Cyclic Voltammetry

Margarita Rodríguez López

12:40PM-1:00PM Liz Nieves Santiago UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Poly(Ethylene) Glycol Surface Modification Of Zirconium Phosphate Nanoparticles Intercalated With Doxorubicin

Jorge Colón

1:00PM-1:20PM Arnaldo Torres Hernández PCUPR

Synthesis of Hydroquinone Analogs for Their Applications in Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs)

Arnaldo X. Hernández

1:20PM-1:40PM Rafael Brito Sánchez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Kinetics studies of conjugate additions of commercially available thiols to enone-containing guanosine derivatives

Rafael Brito Sánchez

1:40PM-2:00PM Nadja Maldonado Luna UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Microwave-assisted synthesis and antibacterial evaluation of Ag, Cu, and Ag/Cu nanoparticles against E.coli


2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM María Adrover Castellano UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Tuning the properties of supramolecular colloidal-probes for hydrogen peroxide

José Rivera

2:40PM-3:00PM Julio Rivera De Jesús UPR-MAYAGUEZ

One-step Colloidal Synthesis of water-dispersible Quantum Dots for biomedical applications


3:00PM-3:20PM Alexy Padilla Andújar PCUPR

Synthesis of Catechol Analogs for Their Future Electrochemical Studies

Adalgisa Batista

3:20PM-3:40PM Antonio Fraticelli Cartagena UPR-CAYEY

Structural Identification of Cysteine Sulfhydrated Product using FTIR

Ruth Pietri Meléndez

3:40PM-4:00PM Daniel Del Toro Pedrosa UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Cobalt and Nickel Modified Zirconium Phosphate Monolayer for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Jorge Colón

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Chemistry




1:20PM-1:40PM Gian Rivera Crespo UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Practical comparison of novel Pd and Ag alloy nanoparticle catalysts for the ORR in Alkaline Ethanol Fuel Cells

Gian Carlo Crespo

1:40PM-2:00PM Ángel Hernández Mejías UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Determinating the Stoichiometry of a Coordinating Event Between Metal Ions (Ni2+, Mn2+ and Co2+) and a Novel Ligand [dmit(acac)2].

Dalice Piñero

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Claralys Hernández Santiago UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Pulmonary Diseases Hospitalizations Correlated with Total Suspended Particles (TSP) Index in Mayagüez City: Dry Season 2017

Maritza De Jesús-Echevarría

2:40PM-3:00PM Pedro Silvestry Padilla UIA-SAN GERMAN

Transesterification of triglycerides in Canola commercial oil using potassium-methoxide as catalyst.

José L. Vera

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COMPUTER SCIENCES Computer Sciences

Session 1 Room: EDI 241

Moderator: Carmen L. Carvajal Jiménez, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Rafael Colón Maldonado Bryan Y. Hernández Cuevas UPR-ARECIBO

Guarida Lobo Edward Latorre

12:20PM-12:40PM Jeffrey Chan Santiago UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Extracting Fingerprints for Bee Identification

Remi Megret

12:40PM-1:00PM Ramon Medina Pérez Kelvin A. López Torres UPR-ARECIBO

Pregunta Lobo para Android Edward Latorre

1:00PM-1:20PM Jomarie Jiménez González UPR-HUMACAO

Use of Beer's Image Attenuation Model for the Enhancement of Confocal Laser Microscopy Images of Affinity Membranes

José O. Sotero Esteva

1:20PM-1:40PM Erick Rivera Cruz Gabriel A Vélez Lacayo UPR-ARECIBO

Pregunta Lobo: Integrating Push Notifications and Academic Calendar

Edward Latorre

1:40PM-2:00PM Gabriel Guzman Ayala UIA-BAYAMON

3D Printed Prosthetic Hand José Rodríguez Ortega

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Lillian González Albino UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Involuciones de Cuerpos Finitos Obtenidos por Binomios

Ivelisse Rubio

2:40PM-3:00PM Christian Esteves Rivera Emmanuel Nieves Torres UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Web App development for multi user annotation interface

Remi Megret

3:00PM-3:20PM Bryan Hernández Cuevas Yessebell Rios Correa UPR-ARECIBO

A guideline for developing effective higher mobile learning applications

Edward Latorre

3:20PM-3:40PM Kevin Legarreta González UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

De Bruijn Graphs to Compute Differential Expression.

Humberto Ortiz Zuazaga

3:40PM-4:00PM Valery Villalobos Robles Liz M Matos Murga UIA-METROPOLITANO

A model to study the dissemination of insects and their impact on human society

Edilberto Arteaga Narváez

Computer Sciences


Moderator: Jenipher D. Gonzalez Aponte, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Stephanie Peña Rivera UPR-ARECIBO

Approaching Resource Collection in Space with the Line Search Strategy

Eliana Valenzuela-Andrade

12:20PM-12:40PM Marcos Bosques Pérez UPR-ARECIBO

Nature Inspired Search Algorithms Research

Eliana Valenzuela-Andrade

12:40PM-1:00PM Elliot López Collazo Yessebell Ríos Correa UPR-ARECIBO

Biology Dogma Edward Latorre

1:00PM-1:20PM Tatiana Castro Vélez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Using different LaTex Packages and Lua Programming Language to draw certain knots in LuaTex

Tatiana Castro Vélez

1:20PM-1:40PM Jordan Caraballo-Vega UPR-HUMACAO

Computational Study of Para-aminobenzamidine Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals at Different Ligand Concentrations


1:40PM-2:00PM Jesús Santana Román UPR-ARECIBO

Programming And Swarm Robotics A STEM Motivation Initiative

Jesús Joel Román

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Javier Cordero Pérez UPR-ARECIBO

Shot Distance Classification using Tensorflow Object Detection and Deep Neural Networks

Edward Latorre

2:40PM-3:00PM Elliot López Collazo UPR-ARECIBO

caveGEOmap: Developing a GUI that unifies and string lines a speleology data analysis software.

José Candelaria Soberal

3:00PM-3:20PM Josué Rodríguez Nieves UIA-BAYAMON

A Case for Software-Driven Programmable Networks-on-Chip (NoC)

Harry Rivera

2:40PM-3:00PM Paola Alicea Román UPR-HUMACAO

Crystal Structure Editor for Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Metals


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ELECTRONICS Electronics


Moderator: Albert Espinosa, MS. – U. Turabo


1:20PM-1:40PM Christian Plaza Rivera UPR-MAYAGUEZ

On a low-cost Van Der PAUW Resistivity Measurement Device

Armando Rua De La Asuncion

1:40PM-2:00PM Michael Rivera Guzman UNE

Multiple Spectrum Smart LED Lamp Using Renewable Energy

Juan González Sánchez

2:00PM-2:20PM Break Nicholas Pinto

2:20PM-2:40PM Deliris Ortiz Ortiz UPR-HUMACAO

Ambipolar Transport in CVD Grown MoSe2 Monolayer Using an Ionic Liquid Gel Gate Dielectric

2:40PM-3:00PM Jean L. Mattos López Stephanie De Jesus C. Axel Maria Fourquete Kiara Acevedo Alejandro UNE-SUAGM

Design, Construction, Troubleshooting & Star-Up of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Gerardo J. Salazar

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ENGINEERING Engineering


Moderator: Alcides Alvear Suárez, MS. – U. Turabo

Time Speaker and Afiliator

Title Mentor

12:00PM-12:20PM Zairelys Reyes Rivera UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Impact of Material Science and Engineering Clubs on Students Attitudes, Expectations and Perceptions towards STEM

Cristina Pomales

12:20PM-12:40PM Xaimarie Hernández Cruz UPR-MAYAGUEZ

A Quantitative Approach to Measure Adaptive Capacity to Floods

Saylisse Dávila

12:40PM-1:00PM Johnattan Díaz Velázquez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Porous metal from selective dissolution of Al-Cu-Mg alloy

Óscar Marcelo Suárez

1:00PM-1:20PM Alvin López Garcia UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Use of Diary Data for Improving Doctor Patient Communication in Endometriosis

Saylisse Dávila

1:20PM-1:40PM Iván Herrero Loza UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Influence of virtual reality product representation on subject preference via discrete choice experimentation

José Lugo Ortiz

1:40PM-2:00PM Sherild Rivera Meléndez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Cost Estimation Tool for Physical Improvement Projects at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus

Mayra Méndez Piñero

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Raúl Vega Torres UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Recycled Plastic as an Aggregate for Structural Concrete


2:40PM-3:00PM Nolgie Oquendo Colón Mayra Ríos Cabañas UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Processing Vulnerability Attributes: A Case Study of Rincón, PR

Saylisse Dávila

3:00PM-3:20PM Leira Sánchez Quinones UPR-MAYAGUEZ

How will hand-tracking technology impact Virtual Reality assessment of product concepts?

José Lugo Ortiz

3:20PM-3:40PM Sabrina Sierra Pagán UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Measuring Team Interactions and Iterations in a Web-based Design Process

Lourdes Medina

3:40PM-4:00PM Katyria Torres Mora John Lee Soto-Vargas UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan and Titanium Dioxide Films as a Biocide


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Engineering


Moderator: Edwar Romero, PhD. U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Camille Quijano De Jesús UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Cost Evaluation for Illumination in the UPR

Mayra Méndez-Piñero

12:20PM-12:40PM Brian Aponte Ramos UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Mortar Designs with Fly Ash and Nano-silica for Structural Patchments


12:40PM-1:00PM Yediel Calderon Osorio UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Energy Cost for AC Mayra Méndez Piñero

1:00PM-1:20PM Gerardo Torres Roman UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Improving Energy Efficiency at UPR

Mayra Méndez-Piñero

1:20PM-1:40PM Roberto Rivera Beltran TURABO UNIV

The lack of spare parts in the public transportation industry

Edwar Romero

1:40PM-2:00PM Luis Miranda Rodriguez TURABO UNIV

Custom Wave Function Generator

Edwar Romero

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Valerie Maisonave Collazo UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Gene Expression Biomarker Discovery in Endometriosis

Wandaliz Torres Garcia

2:40PM-3:00PM Amanda Marrero Flores Victor Rivera Rodríguez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

A Fast and Portable Way to Detect Zika

Lourdes Medina

3:00PM-3:20PM Kenneth De Jesús Morales UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Characterizing the Pressure Steady-State Conditions in a Microfluidic Device for the Autonomous Trap and Release of Single-Particles

Rubén Díaz Rivera

3:20PM-3:40PM Christian Figueroa Espada UPR-MAYAGUEZ

High Throughput Single-Cell Electroporation Using Geometrically Induced Pulses

Rubén Díaz Rivera

3:40PM-4:00PM Omar Rodríguez Dominguez Michelle D Cora Rivera UPR-ARECIBO

Experimenting with a do-it yourself Axial flux Induction generator

Omar Rodríguez

Engineering

Session 3 Room: EDI 146 B

Moderator: Jannette Pérez, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Mónica Díaz Pares UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Effect of alumina nanoparticles on the Portevin-Le Chatelier phenomenon in Al-Mg alloys


12:20PM-12:40PM Alondra Ortiz Ortiz UPR-MAYAGUEZ

How stakeholders contribute to medical device decisions?

Lourdes Medina

12:40PM-1:00PM Berenice Fernández Rivera UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Manufacturing Process Design of a 1 um Spacing Interdigitated Electrode Array for an Environmental Monitoring Sensor

Rubén Díaz Rivera

1:00PM-1:20PM Lymaris OFerral Maldonado TURABO UNIV

Effects of Interdependent Critical Infrastructures in Disaster Relief: Puerto Rico Autopsy

José Santivañez

1:20PM-1:40PM Karina Rodríguez-Colón TURABO UNIV

Redesing of Emergency Plan at University of Turabo

Jannette Pérez

1:40PM-2:00PM Julienne Deynes Aviles UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Complexity in Project-Based Learning Experts Opinion

Lourdes Medina

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Camille Marrero Laboy UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Making Biological Sense of Important Genes in Breast Cancer and Their Coordinated Behavior: Further Results

Mauricio Cabrera Ríos

2:40PM-3:00PM Gerardo Rivera Castro UPR-MAYAGUEZ

CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol and Dimethylether

Yomaira Pagán Torres

3:00PM-3:20PM Ramón Padín Monroig UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Study of silicon effect on novel aluminum cerium alloys for aerospace applications

Barbara Calcagno

3:20PM-3:40PM Javier Morales Ferrer Edwardivan Labarca Torres UIA-BAYAMON

Optimization of soft robotics actuators for biomedical devices.

Eduardo Pérez

3:40PM-4:00PM Mariangely González Vargas UPR-MAYAGUEZ

A Study of Factors that Impact the Recruitment and Retention of Females in Engineering

Lourdes Medina

47

Engineering


Moderator: 12:00-2:00PM: Jose Santivañez , PhD. – U. Turabo 2:20-4:00PM: Óscar Sáenz, PhD. - U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Kevin Huang Zhu UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Enhancing the Capability-to-Affordability Ratio of a 3D Printer: Towards a Real Application in Mosquito Control

Mauricio Cabrera Ríos

12:20PM-12:40PM Christian Figueroa

Jessica Gonzalez Vargas Kianne L Rodriguez Minguela UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Ensuring Patient Safety with FDA Compliance: An Analysis of FDA Recalls

Lourdes Medina

12:40PM-1:00PM Adriana Mulero Russe UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Evaluation of LBL Films for Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Delivery Utilizing iCelligence Technology

Jorge Almodovar

1:00PM-1:20PM Héctor Meléndez Casado Jose Rodríguez Meléndez UNE

Design, Construction, Troubleshooting & Star-Up Of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Gerardo Salazar

1:20PM-1:40PM William Crespo Martínez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Effects of an insoluble phase on novel aluminum cerium alloys for aerospace applications

Manny De Jesus

1:40PM-2:00PM FRANCIS OYEBANJO UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Real-Time Aerosol Particle Measurement Methods: Air Quality Analysis

Akua Asa-Awuku

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Edwin Burgos Rossy UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Evaluating the functional capabilities of polymeric nanostratified surface modifications for applications in tissue engineering

Edwin Burgos Rossy

2:40PM-3:00PM Pablo Díaz Hyland UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Dynamics of Active Particles Near a Curved Wall: Guided and Trapped Locomotions

Ubaldo Cordova Figueroa

3:00PM-3:20PM Rafael Pérez Meléndez Adriana N. Echevarría García UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Structure Design and Manufacturing of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Search and Rescue Purposes

Eduardo Ortiz Rivera

3:20PM-3:40PM Francesco Forina Morales Estefania Rosso-Santiago UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Modeling of Realistic Atmospheric Boundary Layer Conditions for a Scaled-Down Wind Turbine in a Low-Speed Wind Tunnel

Sheilla Torres Nieves

3:40PM-4:00PM Jomar Ramirez Vázquez Larissa N. Del Rosario Martínez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

UWaVe: Unmanned Water Vehicle for educational purposes

Eduardo Ortiz

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Engineering


Moderator: Albert Espinosa, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Jonathan Rosario De Jesús UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Adaptive and Reconfigurable Multi-Band Bandpass and Bandstop Radio-Frequency Filtering Couplers

Dimitra Psychogiou

12:20PM-12:40PM Gabriel Torres Rivera UPR-MAYAGUEZ

High-order statistics of turbulent spatially-developing boundary layers

Guillermo Araya

12:40PM-1:00PM Guillermo López Cardalda UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Infrared Sensor Development: An Interdisciplinary Approach for K-12 STEM Education

Eduardo Ortiz Rivera

1:00PM-1:20PM Christopher Velázquez Velázquez Ricardo J. Serrano Vélez TURABO UNIV

Development of a Weather Station System

Albert Espinoza

Jeriann Ocasio Espinosa UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Improving the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Residential Structures Raised on Gravity Columns Using the Steel Cross Bracing Unit System

Jose Ramón Arroyo

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Enviromental Sciences


Moderator: Nilda I. Boria López, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Bianca Serrano Torres TURABO UNIV

Isolation of putative xylene-degrading bacteria across neotropical ecosystems

José R. Pérez-Jiménez

12:20PM-12:40PM Juan Orengo Rolón UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Ecosystem Service Provision of Urban Trees in Two Residential Areas of San Juan, Puerto Rico

Elvia Meléndez-Ackerman

12:40PM-1:00PM Ramón Maiz Del Toro TURABO UNIV

Spatial distribution of leaf litter fungal communities in a simulated hurricane experiment

Jose R. Pérez-Jiménez

1:00PM-1:20PM Keishley Pizarro-Colón UNE

Assessment of the possible outcomes of climate change on the bacterial community on tropical beaches and their antibiotic resistance patterns.

Karlo Malave-Llamas

1:20PM-1:40PM Juneilis Mulero Oliveras UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Nuevo método para evaluar la correlación entre la infraestructura verde y el perfil socioeconómico en las comunidades urbanas de Alto del Cabro y Miramar, en el barrio de Santurce de la ciudad de San Juan mediante el análisis de servi

Elvia Meléndez-Ackerman

1:40PM-2:00PM Karelys Febles Moreno PCUPR

Descripción de micro plásticos en la costa de la Guancha en Ponce, Puerto Rico

Abner Colón

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Brian Sang-Laboy TURABO UNIV

Antimicrobial activity of bacteria and fungi in the Bay of San Juan Estuary and at the Experimental Agricultural Station of Gurabo


2:40PM-3:00PM Katherine Pérez Rivera UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Rainwater Chemistry in a Tropical Urban City

Jorge Ortiz-Zayas

3:00PM-3:20PM Nicolás Gómez Andújar UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Ecological vulnerability assessment of shallow coral reefs to support coastal management in Culebra Island, Puerto Rico

Edwin Hernández-Delgado

3:20PM-3:40PM Priscilla Molina Cora José Wilfredo Torres Ayende UPR-ARECIBO

Heavy metal in terrestrial plant, surface water and sediments in systems cave in Rio Camuy

Maiella Ramos

3:40PM-4:00PM Erica Irizarry Pagán UNE

Quantification of Vibrio spp. on Recreational Water and Sand Samples on Tropical Beaches of Puerto Rico after Anthropogenic and Natural Atmospheric Disasters and Assessment of their Antibiotic and Heavy Metal Susceptibility

Karlo Malave-Llamas

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Enviromental Sciences


Moderator: Adrinel Vázquez, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Yelissa Dávila ONeill UNE

Assessment and Public Health Importance of Vibrio spp. on a Tropical Beach on Puerto Rico Impacted by Anthropogenic Activities.

Karlo Malave- Llamas

12:20PM-12:40PM Brandon Molina Burgos TURABO UNIV

Photocatalytic hydrogen production using Ag@TiO2 composites under UV-vis light

Francisco Márquez

12:40PM-1:00PM Génesis Nieves Malavé Stephany Vázquez Ríos UPR-BAYAMON

Functionalized nanodiamond for water disenfection

Javier Avalos

1:00PM-1:20PM Jonathan López Carrasquillo TURABO UNIV

Response of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria Communities to Simulated Hurricane at El Yunque Rain Forest in Puerto Rico


1:20PM-1:40PM Nashelys Ortiz Negron Solimar Pinto Pacheco UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Effect of theterrestrial-marine connectivity in phreatic water salinity in an urban coastal wetland: Cienaga Las Cucharilas, Catano, Puerto Rico.

Elvira Cuevas

1:40PM-2:00PM Glorymar Rivera González TURABO UNIV

Bacterial Diversity Present in the Pterocarpus Forest Natural Reserve in Palmas del Mar, Humacao Puerto Rico


2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Natalie Nieves Echevarría UIA-BAYAMON

Climate Change and the impact of hurricanes on the survival of bats in small islands

Armando Rodríguez- Durán

2:40PM-3:00PM Kevin Cruz Villanueva UPR-ARECIBO

FT-IR Soil Analysis Characterization of Cabachuelas Cave System

Angel Acosta

3:00PM-3:20PM Javier Alvarez Rodríguez UPR-ARECIBO

Analysis of Abiotic Factors for Cave-Soils from the Cabachuelas Cave System

Angel Acosta

3:20PM-3:40PM Felipe Rivera Adorno UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Low-cost Sensors in the Study of Air Quality in San Juan Metro Area Following Hurricane Maria

Felipe Rivera

3:40PM-4:00PM John Schroeder Camacho Karolyn Lu Agosto Shaw UMET

Traces of Heavy Metals in Carraízo Reservoir and Sergio Cuevas Water Treatment Plant in Puerto Rico

John Steven Camacho

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Moderator: Christian Del Valle Colón, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Luis Esbrí Ruiz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

: La calidad del agua en las charcas artificiales de reintroducción del Sapo Concho Puertorriqueño

Jorge Ortiz

12:20PM-12:40PM Luis Cruz-Flores TURABO UNIV

Bioprospecting for chitinases among bacteria in Puerto Rico


12:40PM-1:00PM Jamie Laureano Soto Jaseph Soto Pérez UPR-ARECIBO

Potential Energy Production From Microbial Fuel Cells

Hirohito Torres-Diaz

1:00PM-1:20PM Wildelis Figueroa Rodríguez Yetzzel Cortés Rosario UPR-ARECIBO

Levels of heavy metals in medicinal aquatic macrophytes

Maiella Ramos

1:20PM-1:40PM Yadeliz Serrano Matos UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Characterization of Enterococcus spp. isolates from pristine areas in El Yunque Forest and the presence of virulence and resistance genes.

Gary Toranzos

1:40PM-2:00PM Alexis Healion Del Valle TURABO UNIV

Isolation of putative-lignin deconstructing bacteria

José R. Pérez-Jiménez

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Roseanne Dávila Rivera UPR-AGUADILLA

Evaluating the freshwater ecosystem quality using bioindicators and physicochemical indicators


2:40PM-3:00PM Jorge Asenjo Biaggi UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Presence of Bacterial Contamination in Ultrapure Water (UPW) Used in Laboratories

Miguel Urdaneta

3:00PM-3:20PM Christopher Eusebio Ortiz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Difficulties in the isolation, quantification and identification of fecal coliforms and E. coli in the waters of a tropical natural spring

Christopher Eusebio Ortiz

3:20PM-3:40PM Luis Serrano Torres TURABO UNIV

Distribution of Sulfidogenic Communities Across Layers of a Hypersaline Microbial Mat


3:40PM-4:00PM Natalia Cruz Méndez Christiam R. Baez-Serrano UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Caribbean coastal urban wetland: a comparative study of microclimates

Elvira Cuevas

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Moderator: Waleska González Marrero – U. del Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Zulmarie Feliciano Vega UPR-BAYAMON

The effects of hurricane Mariaon the diversity and abundance of arthropods in El Yunque tropical rainforests

Alex Sloan

12:20PM-12:40PM Gabriela Avilés Piñeiro UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Long-Term Monitoring of Mineral "African" Dust Concentrations in Puerto Rico

Gabriela Marie Avilés - Piñeiro

12:40PM-1:00PM Christopher Sambolín Pérez UIA-SAN GERMAN

\"Effect of silver nanoparticles on the growth of fungi isolated from Premna sp. trees\"

Angela Gonzalez

1:00PM-1:20PM Alondra Moreira Travieso UNE

Community engagement in a study on the impact of air pollutants in school-age children

Nilda G Medina

1:20PM-1:40PM Ariana Toro Colombo UIA-SAN GERMAN

The Effects of the Water Soluble Fractions (WSF) of the Conventional and Synthetic Motor Oil Derived from Petroleum on the Development of Artemia franciscana

Miguel Rodríguez Montalvo

1:40PM-2:00PM Emily Díaz Vallejo UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Variation in below-ground ecosystem attributes across a topographic-fire matrix in a tropical mesic forest.

Carla Restrepo

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Karina Nunez Colón Daliandra Nevárez Cuevas UPR-BAYAMON

Diversidad microbiana en los cuerpos de agua de la Reserva Natural de Punta Tuna en Maunabo

Elsie Rivera Ocasio

2:40PM-3:00PM Maite Morales Medina UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Assessment of Air Quality in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico: Black Carbon, Carbon Monoxide and Particle Number

Olga Mayol-Bracero

3:00PM-3:20PM Naomi Mercado Vélez Brien Gabriel Mercado Ruiz UPR-AGUADILLA

Evaluation of avifauna in an important coastal lagoon in northern Puerto Rico

Adrianne Tossas

3:20PM-3:40PM Eduardo Llegus Santiago Shakira Rosario Estremera UPR-PONCE

Identification of Vibrio cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus, and V. harveyi in Mangrove Surface Water using Colony PCR, in Punta Cucharas Natural Reserve and Playa Hilton: Ponce, Puerto Rico

Johanna Díaz

3:40PM-4:00PM Yelisa Reyes Hernández Zaimari Lopez Garcia UPR-BAYAMON

Efecto de la irrigación de Salvinia molesta con soluciones salinas y acídicas sobre los parámetros físicos del agua

Elsie Rivera Ocasio

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Moderator: Luz E. Torres, PhD. – U. Turabo


1:00PM-1:20PM Yarivette Ruiz Medina PCUPR

Determination of Enterococcus species in the Inabón River basin of Ponce, Puerto Rico using Enterolert®.

Mishelle Rivera Santos

1:20PM-1:40PM José Galarza Martínez TURABO UNIV

Hurricane Maria impact assessment on hydrology

Luz Estella Torres Molina

1:40PM-2:00PM Samantha Telvi Carlo UNE

Bacteriological Assessment on "Paseo de la Princesa" and "Laguna de Condado" in San Juan, Puerto Rico: Public and Environmental Health Protection Practices trough Water Monitoring.

Samantha Telvi

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Carlos Zayas Fontán UPR-BAYAMON

Comparison of zamia species between the Sabana Seca forest and the Susua forest

Steven Sloan

2:40PM-3:00PM Kiara Rodríguez Núñez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Microbial diversity and potential in biorremediation of the metagenome in bromeliads phytotelma using in silico analysis

Carlos Ríos Velázquez

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GENERAL SCIENCES General Sciences


Moderator: María Cotto Maldonado, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Israel Dilán Pantojas UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Modeling interventions in causal networks to enrich constraint-based causal search

Humberto Ortiz-Zuazaga

12:20PM-12:40PM Angely Ortiz-Rosado UPR-PONCE

Identifying Keap1-Interacting Coxiella burnetii Proteins

Angely Ortiz

12:40PM-1:00PM Krystal Camacho Báez PCUPR

Correlational Study Between Empathy Indicators and Anxiety

Marisol Camacho Santiago

1:00PM-1:20PM Maryangie Martínez Casillas UPR-PONCE

The Effect of Resveratrol in the Proliferation and Autophagy of Breast Cancer Cell Lines

Edu Suárez-Martínez

1:20PM-1:40PM Alexandra Rodríguez Gelpi UNE

Effects of social environmental pollution on respiratory health and cognition of Puerto Rican children

Nilda G Medina

1:40PM-2:00PM Kevin Cintron Arroyo UPR-PONCE

Estrogen Related Receptor alpha Is Required For Efficient Arenavirus Multiplication

Richard Noel

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Paula Cruz Córdova Evander J Ortíz Colón UPR-BAYAMON

The effect of host-plant leaf water content on egg deposition in the herbivore, Pseudosphinx tetrio

Steven Sloan

2:40PM-3:00PM Keudes Roldán Rodríguez UPR-CAYEY

Expression of Estrogen Receptors Alpha and Group II of Metabotropic Glutamate in Embryonic Dopaminergic Neurons

María De Jesús-Burgos

3:00PM-3:20PM Anthony Salome Ortiz UNE

Assessment of the functionality of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS) in Atmospheric Sciences

Ángel Arcelay

3:20PM-3:40PM Daisy Rosario Santana UPR-BAYAMON

Spatial dispersion pattern of carnivorous plant D. Capensis in Laguna Tortuguero.

Steven Sloan

3:40PM-4:00PM

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GEOSCIENCES GeoSciences


Moderator: Francisco J. Díaz, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Nelmary Rodríguez Sepúlveda UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Quartz Provenance in the Río Culebrinas Basin, Western Puerto Rico

Kenneth Hughes

12:20PM-12:40PM Estefanía Vicens Clavell UPR-MAYAGUEZ

The age of the Cibao Formation at Punta Higuera Rincón, PR and implications for the onset of extensional faulting in Northwestern PR

Wilson Ramírez Martínez

12:40PM-1:00PM Xavier García López UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Frequency-ratio of geologic substrate and landslides in Puerto Rico after Hurricane María.

Kenneth Hughes

1:00PM-1:20PM Alvin González Vélez UPR-ARECIBO

Cabachuelas Cave System Lidar Project

Angel Acosta

1:20PM-1:40PM Kimberly Méndez Méndez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Sediment Evolution in Puerto Rico's Western Volcanic Province during Late to Post-Volcanic Arc Sequence

Kenneth Hughes

1:40PM-2:00PM Eduardo Cruz Vega UPR-MAYAGUEZ

First Records of Crocodylian Coprolites from the Oligocene San Sebastian Formation and the Miocene-Pliocene Yanigua-Los Haitises Formations, Dominican Republic

Hernan Santos

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Paola Hernández González UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Plio-Pleistocene sea-level curve of the Duvergé Province, Dominican Republic

Paola N. González

2:40PM-3:00PM Rocío Cáliz Padilla UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Lichenometry Correlation of Portón and Ingles River Mouth Floodplain Deposition with Respect of Hurricane Mitch

Kenneth Hughes

3:00PM-3:20PM Yessebell Rios Correa UPR-ARECIBO

Implementing the use of labels in cave maps with caveGeomaps

Correa Candelaria Soberal

3:20PM-3:40PM Stephanie Plaza Torres UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Untangling the diet of herbivorous dinosaurs from the mineralization of their dung: A stable isotope analysis of coprolites

Boswell Wing

3:40PM-4:00PM Edwin Irizarry Brugman UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Performance of a Puerto Rico Rainfall-Induced Landslide Susceptibility Map after a Catastrophic Atmospheric Event: Hurricane Maria Mass Wasting Inventory

Kenneth Hughes

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GeoSciences




12:00PM-12:20PM Lirca Feliciano Centeno UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Modeling Tsunami Inundation Effects from a Hypothetical Submarine Landslide from the Arecibo Amphitheater on the Coastal San Juan Metropolitan Area

Lirca Feliciano Centeno

12:20PM-12:40PM Desireé Bayouth García UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Rainfall Frequency-Ratio Analysis of Mass Wasting Sites after Hurricane María in Puerto Rico

Kenneth Hughes

12:40PM-1:00PM Gabriel Marínez Milian UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Slope Frequency Ratio Analysis of Hurricane Maria Rainfall-induced Mass Wasting Sites in Puerto Rico

Gabriel Martínez

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LIFE/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Life Sciences


Moderator: Iro García Burgos. U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Inés Hernández Arbelo UPR-AGUADILLA

Antibiotic resistance profile of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from a university campus.

Inés M Hernández Arbelo

12:20PM-12:40PM Nicole De La Rosa González UPR-PONCE

Behavioral Assessment of Mice with Mitochondrial CaMKII Inhibition

Edu Suárez Martínez

12:40PM-1:00PM Valerie Rodríguez-Irizarry UPR-PONCE

Determination of Apoptotic Factors and Oxidative Stress on HCC 827 Lung Adenocarcinoma Cell Line, Following Calcium Sulfide Nanoclusters Treatment


1:00PM-1:20PM Natalie Pineiro-Falcón Viviana A. Negrón Rodríguez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Hypothermia as Brain Care Therapy for Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and Neonatal Depression

Lourdes García

1:20PM-1:40PM Kevin Kaufman Ortiz UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Pan-Cancer Characterization using Proteomic Profiles and Data Mining Techniques

Wandaliz Torres-García

1:40PM-2:00PM Ana Vázquez Catoni UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Investigations into the diversity and function of Mortierella fungi with plants and bacteria

Gregory Bonito

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM María Carrera Rodríguez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Uncovering biological commonalities between Dengue and Parkinson\'s Disease.

Mauricio Cabrera-Ríos

2:40PM-3:00PM Yamil Miranda Negrón UPR-AGUADILLA

The Best Growing Medium for Guánica Salterns Halobacteria

José Planas

3:00PM-3:20PM Alan Méndez Pérez UPR-AGUADILLA

16s rRNA gene Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism of Guánica Salterns Halobacteria.

José Planas

3:20PM-3:40PM Astrid Rodríguez Vélez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Determining the Role, Expression and Interactions of FAP-1 in S. cerevisiae, Cultivated in a Nitrogen-limited Media

Elsie I. Parés-Matos

3:40PM-4:00PM Luis Padilla Santiago UPR-PONCE

Resveratrol-induced DNA Damage on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells Through NER Pathway.


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Life Sciences


Moderator: Carlos Neira Souto, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Josue Lugo Cuevas UNE

Cytotoxic and Oxidative Stress Responses of Cigarette Smoke Extracts in Small Airway Epithelial Cells

Loyda B. Mendez Torres

12:20PM-12:40PM Harim Delgado Seo Shakira M Martínez Díaz TURABO UNIV

Development of a Rapid Method for Screening High-Lipid containing Species of Microalgae

Catalina Dávila

12:40PM-1:00PM Mary Valerio Rivera Obed E. Peña Rodríguez UPR-BAYAMON

Biosensor prototype based on carbon nanotubes for the RF-detection and NIR-treatment of HeLa cells

Javier Avalos

1:00PM-1:20PM Anndra González González Nayomi Caraballo Rivera UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Prevalence of Bullying in Children with Chronic Conditions

Lourdes García

1:20PM-1:40PM Steven Toro De Leon UPR-HUMACAO

Methionine sulfoxide has no hepatoprotective effect against acetaminophen-induced liver injury

Steven Toro

1:40PM-2:00PM Eric Rodríguez López UPR-PONCE

Characterization of s1289 in Biofilm Formation and Infection in S. flexneri


2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Andrea Sánchez Peña UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

ahpC expression in Vibrio fischeri

Andrea Sánchez Peña

2:40PM-3:00PM Faviola Bernard Vázquez UPR-PONCE

RasG12D causes more Proliferation than RasG12V in Drosophila Pancreatic Cancer Models


3:00PM-3:20PM Gerardo Sánchez Navarro UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

The Effects of Low-Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation in the Reinstatement of Morphine Place Preference

Jennifer Barreto

3:20PM-3:40PM Dormarie Rivera Rodríguez UPR-PONCE

Gene expression of host restriction factors in HIV-1 infected monocyte-derived macrophages


3:40PM-4:00PM José Somohano Short UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

OxyR is Necessary for Oxidative Stress Tolerance in Vibrio fischeri

Zomary Flores-Cruz

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Life Sciences

Session 3 Room: EDI 249A

Moderator: Aleyda Siaca Ceballo, PhD. - U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Coralys Monge Calderón UNE

"Tissue preparation affects the measurement of pro-inflammatory markers in rat brains"

Loyda B. Méndez Torres

12:20PM-12:40PM Rafael Torres Strubbe UPR-PONCE

Quantification of total HIV-1 DNA in seminal and blood samples in men under cART


12:40PM-1:00PM Natalia Aponte Borges UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Monitoring Vibrio fischeri oxyR mutant behaviors in media with exogenous catalase

Zomary Flores-Cruz

1:00PM-1:20PM Louis Gil Acevedo UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Genomic Discrimination of Sporadic Type 1 and 2 Papillary Renal Cancers

Louis Gil

1:20PM-1:40PM Kimberly Rivera Caraballo UPR-HUMACAO

Expression of Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter mRNA During Methylmercury Exposure in Mouse Spinal Cord Astrocytes and Neuroblastoma Spinal Cord NSC-34 Cells

Kimberly Rivera-Caraballo

1:40PM-2:00PM Valerie Rodríguez Torres UPR-CAYEY

Optimizing expression of tissue-type plasminogen activator in E.coli

Vibha Bansal

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Xavier Rodríguez López UPR-PONCE

Immunohistochemical study of the epithelial-to- mesenchymal transition phenotype in non-small cell lung cancer


2:40PM-3:00PM Stacey Cruz Ramírez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Isolation and Characterization of Purple non-sulfur Anoxyphototrophic bacteria from Bamboo Phytotelmata


3:00PM-3:20PM José Betancourt Toro UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Bacterial Bioprospects Capable of Protease Secretion from Coastal Areas in Puerto Rico


3:20PM-3:40PM Kevin Santiago Morales Identification of Tetracycline Carlos Ríos Velázquez

UPR-MAYAGUEZ Resistance Genes in Caracolus marginella Gut Microbiome Using Functional Metagenomics

3:40PM-4:00PM Valeria Tirado Berríos UIA-BAYAMON

Importance of the IAUPR-BC Wetland for Bat Conservation and Citizen Science Education

Armando Rodríguez Durán

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Life Sciences

Session 4 Room: EDI 249B

Moderator: Pedro J. Berríos Colón – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Olga Gracia González Nicole E Silva Ramos TURABO UNIV

Mixotrophic Metabolism in Botryococcus sudeticus

Catalina Dávila

12:20PM-12:40PM Amalia Rivera Reyes UPR-PONCE

Effect of Calcium Sulfide Nanoclusters in the Migration of Non-Small Cell Lung Adenocarcinoma cell line HCC827


12:40PM-1:00PM Yaniris Molina Aponte Samuel De Jesús Buegos Colón UPR-HUMACAO

Screening and characterization of cellulases and xylanases from halophilic microorganisms and their biotechnological applications

Ezio Fasoli

1:00PM-1:20PM Freddie Pacheco Mercado Paola C Jiirau Gonzalez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Biomedical Applications of Nanostructured Materials

Javier Avalos

1:20PM-1:40PM Aliyah Silver UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Contribution of the PTS Beta-glucoside EII transporter to the pathophysiology of the Group A Streptococcus

Kevin McIver

1:40PM-2:00PM Julianie De La Cruz Minyety UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Biocompatibility of Novel Polysaccharide Based Drug Delivery System

Vilmali LópezMejías

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Francis Ortega Mercado UPR-AGUADILLA

Antimicrobial activity of silver and gold nanoparticles against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Yvonne Colón Mena

2:40PM-3:00PM Daniela Carrasquillo Figueroa Erik Arroyo Colón UNIVERSIDAD DEL SAGRADO CORAZON (USC)

Preparation of magnetic nanoparticles of ZnxCo1-xFe2O4 for applications in biomedicine

Rolando Guzmán

3:00PM-3:20PM Elaine Camacho Hernández UPR-PONCE

Evaluating the Effects of HIPK2 Inhibition on Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Cells


3:20PM-3:40PM Karina Rosario Méndez UPR-AGUADILLA

What is the effect of gold and silver nanoparticles as fungicides of Fusarium in tomato crops?

Yvonne Colón Mena

3:40PM-4:00PM Nahir Robles Rijo UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Unraveling the Correlation Between Crohn\'s Disease and Gut Microbiota using an Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Quantitative Proteomics Analysis and Next Generation Sequencing in clinical samples.

Horacio Serrano

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Life Sciences


Moderator: Adelfa Vera Rosado – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Kyara Berríos Toledo Yimari A. Vargas Ramos UPR-HUMACAO

Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence in the Municipalities of Puerto Rico: Humacao, Las Piedras, Yabucoa, Naguabo, and Maunabo.

Melissa Colón

12:20PM-12:40PM Andrea Rodríguez Rolón UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Association between periodontitis and cholesterol levels in type 2 diabetic patients

Oelisoa Andriankaja

12:40PM-1:00PM Kimil Acosta Pagán UPR-HUMACAO

Enrichment of Cellulose Degrading Microbes Isolated from Coffee Compost

Kimil Acosta

1:00PM-1:20PM Samuel Buegos Colón Ángel E. Miranda Santiago UPR-HUMACAO

Screening and partial characterization of moderate halophilic hydrolases and their biotechnological applications

Ezio Fasoli

1:20PM-1:40PM Daniela Carrasquillo Figueroa Eduardo José Casillas Algarín UNIV. DEL SAGRADO CORAZON (USC)

Preparation of magnetic nanoparticles of ZnxCo1-xFe2O4 for applications in biomedicine

Rolando Guzmán

1:40PM-2:00PM Alejandra Albino Ramírez UIA-BAYAMON

Fiber Dye Color Extraction and Characterization using UV-VIS Spectroscopy

Rosamil Rey

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Emili Rosado Rodríguez Jessica M Rodríguez Ríos UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

DNA binding properties of the transcription factor optix?

José Rodríguez Martínez

2:40PM-3:00PM Amara Guerrero García Alexandra I Rodríguez Díaz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Encouraging Parents to Read Aloud to Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as a Resource to Promote Early Literacy

Inés García García

3:00PM-3:20PM Ana Rivera Vega Delwin J. Rodríguez Flores UPR-HUMACAO

Dragonflies and Damselflies: The Impact of Ecological Variables on the Distribution of Odonata

Ariel Díaz

3:20PM-3:40PM Natalie Pérez Carrasquillo TURABO UNIV

Bioprospecting of bacteria PHA production from soil at Universidad del Turabo

José R. Pérez Jiménez

3:40PM-4:00PM Alondra Bogoljubskij Valedon Sarahi Medina Nieves UNIVERSIDAD DEL SAGRADO CORAZON (USC)

Use of Mud from the Soils of Puerto Rico to Produce Electrical Energy

Rolando Guzmán

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Life Sciences


Moderator: Elizabeth Quintero, Ph.D. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Lizmar Pérez Donato UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Measurement of disseminated intravascular coagulation marker (sTLT-1) in patients with blood cancer

A. Washington

12:20PM-12:40PM Abneris Rivera Martínez Sherihan Abdul-Hadi Bonilla UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Online Illegal Reptile Trade In Puerto Rico

Alberto R. Puente Rolón

12:40PM-1:00PM Roberto Berríos Rivera UPR-CAYEY

Purification of Genomic DNA from Maro; Finishing of Altair: Bacteriophages Isolated from Tropical Soils of Puerto Rico

Michael Rubín

1:00PM-1:20PM Pamela Martínez Oquendo PCUPR

El presupuesto de tiempo del Anolis poncensis en la Reserva Natural Punta Cucharas en Ponce, Puerto Rico

Alberto Puente Rolón

1:20PM-1:40PM Yaiel Rodríguez Avilés Sebastián A. López Méndez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Effect of Nanohydroxyapatite and Nanodiamond-Coated Electrospun Cellulose Acetate Scaffolds On Cell Morphology, Proliferation and Differentiation

Eduardo Nicolau

1:40PM-2:00PM Victor Rodríguez Ramos UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Evaluation of Secondary Structures and Effects on Bacterial Growth of Novel Antimicrobial Peptides

Eduardo Nicolau

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Edwin Velázquez Pérez TURABO UNIV

Production of Alcohol from Bacterial Xylose Fermentation

Janmary Colón Alicea

2:40PM-3:00PM Omar Amalbert Pérez Lucero M Ruiz Hernández UPR-HUMACAO

changes in the use of the cage in the parrot of puerto rico (amazona vittata): phobia to the forage device or natural changes through time?

Iris Velázquez

3:00PM-3:20PM Juan Velázquez Matos UPR-HUMACAO

Analysis of the MUSA1 Ubiquitin E3 Ligase Subunit in X. laevis Muscle Development

Edwin Traverso

3:20PM-3:40PM Joshua García Colón UMET

The Effect of Electronic Cigarette Liquids on Bacterial Growth and Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus

Saira Ahmad

3:40PM-4:00PM Kristyan Sosa Quiles UPR-ARECIBO

Soil Biodiversity of Cabachuelas Cave System after Hurricane María

Ángel Acosta

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Life Sciences


Moderator: Juliana Pérez Laspiur, PhD. – UPR Ciencias Médicas


12:00PM-12:20PM Emily Roche Mercado UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Evaluation of Online Reptile Pet Trade in Puerto Rico

Alberto R. Puente Rolón

12:20PM-12:40PM Faviola Laureano Torres UPR-CAYEY

Cytokine profiling of a Puerto Rican cohort of Essential Thrombocythemia patients

A. Washington

12:40PM-1:00PM Alexander Jaramillo Cañas UPR-CAYEY

Characterization of Copper-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Natural Soils and Polluted Water of Puerto Rico

Michael Rubin

1:00PM-1:20PM Natalie Meléndez Vázquez UPR-HUMACAO

Isolation of Nematophagous Fungi to Control Nematodes Infections in Plantain Crops

Francisco Fuentes

1:20PM-1:40PM Atenas Leandry Morales David A Santiago Cruz PCUPR

Odonata of Puerto Rico: Urban Diversity

Edwin Carrasquillo

1:40PM-2:00PM Pedro Méndez Fernández UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Antibacterial Coatings through Sustained Quorum Sensing Inhibition

Eduardo Nicolau

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Nicole Camacho Fontánez Ian J Pérez Cruz TURABO UNIV

Recoveries of Archival Light-Level Geolocators from Northern Waterthrushes (Parkesia noveboracensis), in Puerto Rico – Size Matters

Fred Schaffner

2:40PM-3:00PM Roy Santiago Parrilla Andrea C. Torres López TURABO UNIV

Abundance and Diversity of Land Birds in Puerto Rican Coastal Dry Forest in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

Fred Schaffner

3:00PM-3:20PM Edwin Peña Martínez UPR-BAYAMON

Using Antimicrobial Peptides Maximin H5 and Tet-20 to Prevent Formation of Biofilms in Waterborne Pathogens

Eduardo Nicolau

3:20PM-3:40PM Ashley Rosa Rodríguez PCUPR

Odonatos of Puerto Rico: Urban Diversity

Edwin Carrasquillo

3:40PM-4:00PM Cristina Rivera Quiles UPR-CAYEY

Molecular Phylogenetic Analyses of Plant Genomic Regions Using Bar Code Specific PCR Primers

Michael Rubin

Life Sciences

Session 8 Room: EDI 245A

Moderator: Diego Aponte Roa, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Shekina González Ferrer UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Bioremediation of Oil Pollutants by Fungi

Shekina González Ferrer

12:20PM-12:40PM Yuleika Martínez Castillo UPR-BAYAMON

¿Quién es el depredador primario de la semilla de Annona glabra?

Concepción Rodríguez Fourquet

12:40PM-1:00PM Maria González Aponte UPR-CAYEY

TAp63a overexpression mitigates sexually dimorphic proliferation in mesenchymal Glioblastoma astrocytes

Joshua Rubin

1:00PM-1:20PM Herreld Rosado Loubriel TURABO UNIV

Properties of Annona muricata plant as potential antibiotic

Luz V. Arroyo-Cruz

1:20PM-1:40PM Jessica Rodríguez Ríos Emili P. Rosado Rodríguez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

DNA binding properties of the transcription factor optix

Jessica Rodríguez

1:40PM-2:00PM Edauri Navarro Pérez César A Lasalde Ramírez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Effects of tides in water table levels in a coastal urban wetland.

Elvira Cuevas

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Paola Contreras, San Miguel UPR-BAYAMON

Abundance of Different Species of Land Crab Larvae found in Puerto Rico: Megalop Stage


2:40PM-3:00PM Jesús Quiñones Llópiz UPR-BAYAMON

Dinámica y estructura de la población del juey Cardisoma guanhumi en la Reserva Natural del Humedal Punta Tuna en Maunabo.

Concepción Rodríguez-Fourquet

3:00PM-3:20PM Angel Miranda Santiago Steven J. Toro De León UPR-HUMACAO

Solvent Stability and Synthetic Applications of an Esterase from Moderately Halophilic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

Ángel Santiago

3:20PM-3:40PM Monica Collazo Acevedo UPR-BAYAMON

Spatials Patterns of Carnivorous Plants in Laguna Tortuguero

Steven Sloan

3:40PM-4:00PM Kiomara Sánchez Figueroa Fabiola A Marín Ortiz UPR-BAYAMON

Dieta de Cardisoma guanhumi: Annona glabra o Calophyllum antillanum?


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Life Sciences

Session 9 Room: EDI 245B

Moderator: Eduardo Castillo, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Johann Crespo Zapata UPR-HUMACAO

Bridging the non-scientific amateur nature-photographers and scientific researchers through peer-review publications: the contribution of social networks to the science of Natural History in Puerto Rico

Neftalí Ríos-López

12:20PM-12:40PM Roberto Díaz Gonzalez UPR-BAYAMON

Leaf Fall Phenology of Pithecellobium Unguis in Relation to Meteorological Factors

Steven Sloan

12:40PM-1:00PM Jomar Candelario Aponte UPR-BAYAMON

Comparing Arthropods: Karst Soil vs. Serpentine soil

Steven Sloan

1:00PM-1:20PM Karelys Díaz Dávila Joshua O Aldea Román UPR-BAYAMON

Efecto de factores abióticos en crecimiento y sobrevivencia de Annona glabra en Reserva Natural Punta Tuna, Maunabo Puerto Rico

Concepción Rodríguez-Fourquet

1:20PM-1:40PM William Hernández Muñiz UPR-HUMACAO

Four-year Population Phenology of the Puerto Rican Melodious Coquí Frog, Eleutherodactylus wightmanae, in Response to Severe Climatic Disturbances in Puerto Rico

Neftalí Ríos López

1:40PM-2:00PM Juan Sánchez González UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Growth Rate of A. cervicornis in Response to Sea Water Temperature and Solar Radiation at Different Depths

Juan Ramírez Lugo

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Sabrina Correa Rivera Javennys M. Ayala Vázquez UPR-CAYEY

Anxiolytic Effects of Organic Extracts from Stypopodium Zonale in The Forced Swim Test in Drosophila Melanogaster

Ricardo Chiesa

2:40PM-3:00PM Bianca Correa Rivera Mónica M. Vidal Franco UPR-CAYEY

Potential Anxiolytic Effects of Brown Seaweed Organic Extracts in Drosophila melanogaster Using the Dark/Light Box Test

Ricardo Chiesa

3:00PM-3:20PM Angélica Toro Cora UIA-SAN GERMAN

Isolation and Identification of Marine Fungi in the Northwest Area of the Guánica Bay with Bioremediation Capacity

Angélica González

3:20PM-3:40PM Alvin Soto Soto UPR-ARECIBO

A General Mass-Energy Habitability Model

Abel Méndez

3:40PM-4:00PM Annabelle Flores Bonilla PCUPR

High Fat Diet Increases Neutral Sphingomyelinases in the Rat Brain

Gladys Chompre

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Life Sciences


Moderator: Juan C. Morales, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Leonardo Rodríguez Medina Samantha Tron Esqueda UPR-BAYAMON

Mark and Recapture of an invasive species of Gastropod

Steven Sloan

12:20PM-12:40PM Zamarie Maldonado Tirado UPR-BAYAMON

Larval Community of Stem Boring Beetles that Resides in Plumeria Species.

Steven Sloan

12:40PM-1:00PM Julymar Rodriguez López UPR-HUMACAO

Four-year Population Dynamics of the Puerto Rican Mountain Coquí Frog, "Eleutherodactylus portoricensis", in Response to Severe Climatic Disturbances in Puerto Rico


1:00PM-1:20PM Génesis Santiago Suliveras UPR-HUMACAO

On the role of naturalized species on local food-webs in Puerto Rico: the rules of engagement between the Cuban Treefrog, Osteopilus septentrionalis, and the Puerto Rican Racer, Borikenophis portoricensis


1:20PM-1:40PM Desirette Soto López UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Diversity of Thraustochytrids Associated with Mangroves in Puerto Rico

Matías Cafaro

1:40PM-2:00PM Eveliz Peguero-Pereira UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Characterization of Two Cyp26 isoforms in the Sea Cucumber Holothuria glaberrima and Their Expression During Intestinal Regeneration

Eveliz Peguero-Pereira

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Stephanie Colon Marrero UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Characterization of Wnt family members in Holothuria glaberrima

José García Arrarás

2:40PM-3:00PM Valentina Grillo Alvarado UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Role and interdependence of cell proliferation and cell death processes in the sea cucumber early intestine regeneration


3:00PM-3:20PM Nalishka Villafañe García UPR-HUMACAO

Isolation and identification of free-living nematodes in different types of soils

Nalishka Villafañe

3:20PM-3:40PM Valeria Báez Sánchez UPR-BAYAMON

Variabilidad de la productividad primaria de Annona glabra en la Reserva Natural Humedal Punta Tuna en Maunabo, Puerto Rico

Elsie Rivera Ocasio

3:40PM-4:00PM Rasel Negron Ocasio Eric R Medina Rosario UPR-BAYAMON

Uso de la luz solar para controlar el crecimiento de Salvinia molesta

Elsie Rivera Ocasio

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Life Sciences

Session 11 Room: EAE 101

Moderator: Amaury Malavé, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Eduardo Quesada Díaz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Setting up an in vitro system for echinoderm radial nerve cord explants


12:20PM-12:40PM Sebastián Cruz González UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

De novo transcriptome assembly and differential expression analysis to identify genes involved in early intestinal regeneration.


12:40PM-1:00PM Daniel Rivera Morán UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Characterization of the Human a-4 b-2 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Expressed in HEK-293 Cells Using Polyethylenimine

José Lasalde

1:00PM-1:20PM Jasemarit Rivera Maysonet Keyshla M Chacón Nieves UPR-BAYAMON

Efecto de irrigación de soluciones salinas y acídicas sobre la biomasa y tasa fotosintética de Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell

Elsie Rivera Ocasio

1:20PM-1:40PM Edwin Peña Martínez UPR-BAYAMON

Pterocarpus officinalis: model to understanding wetlands in light of expected changes in sea level

Elsie Rivera-Ocasio

1:40PM-2:00PM Kharina Román Rivera PCUPR

Mitophagy as Survival Response in Saccharomyces cerivisiae under Starvation Nitrogen Conditions

Ceidy Torres Ortiz

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Jovannia Galarza Pérez PCUPR

Identification of endophytic bacterial flora in citrus trees

Ana Pérez-Matos

2:40PM-3:00PM Alexandra Vázquez Salgado UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Studying Titanium Complexes as Potential Anticancer Agents

Arthur Tinoco

3:00PM-3:20PM Sergio Maldonado-Chaar UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Effect Of Gut Microbiota on the Intestinal Regeneration of the Sea Cucumber Holothuria glaberrima


3:20PM-3:40PM Johann Crespo Zapata UPR-HUMACAO

Herbivory in the non-native shrub Ardisia elliptica (Myrsinaceae) on a secondary forest in Humacao, Puerto Rico

Denny Fernández-del Viso

3:40PM-4:00PM María González García UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Biodiversity of the Mesophotic reefs in Puerto Rico

Nikolaos Schizas

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Life Sciences


Moderator: Bernardo Restrepo, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Nelly Báez Henry Zabrina M Santana Navarro UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Evaluación del empleo de cámaras trampas para estudiar la depredación de la culebra corredora (Borikenophis portoricensis) en el Bosque Estatal de Cambalache

Alberto M. Sabat

12:20PM-12:40PM Raymond Martínez Alvarado Mónica M Villoch Rosado UPR-BAYAMON

Tienen los extractos de hoja de Parthenium hysterophorus y Cyanthillium cinereum potencial como bio-herbicidas

Elsie Rivera Ocasio

12:40PM-1:00PM Nicole Berdiel Segarra Geordaliz N Jimenez Morales UPR-PONCE

The Angiogenic Effects of an Epigenetic Drug in Human Endometrial Stromal Cell Line

Abigail Ruiz-Rivera

1:00PM-1:20PM Adrián Muñiz Sarriera UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Purification and crystallization of modem transmembranal proteins

José Lasalde Dominicci

1:20PM-1:40PM Alondra Baez Nieves UMET

Hypoxia Inducible Factor Expression on Tumor Cells Under Hypoxic Conditions: A Model to Test Cancer Markers

Beatriz Zayas

1:40PM-2:00PM Ian Maldonado Ortiz UPR-PONCE

A Bird Survey: Assessment of Migratory Birds on Punta Cucharas Nature Reserve, Ponce, Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria

José G. Rodríguez Ramírez

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Jenelys Ruiz Ortiz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Synthesizing the Effects of Multiple Factors on Underlying Mutation Rates in a Range of Eukaryotic Model Organisms

Steven Massey

2:40PM-3:00PM Charles Sanfiorenzo Cruz UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Exploring the evolutionary relationships between proteomic constraint, mutational load, body size, population size, and DNA Repair gene copies

Steven Massey

3:00PM-3:20PM Andrea Correa Fernández UPR-AGUADILLA

Fluorescent Staining of Sea Urchin Embryos After Incubation with the Antidepressant Drug Prozac

José Carde

3:20PM-3:40PM Gabriela Mendoza Soto UPR-AGUADILLA

Effect of the antidepressant drug, Prozac, on the development of sea urchin embryos

José Carde

3:40PM-4:00PM Charleen Vega Vargas UPR-AGUADILLA

Isolation and Characterization of Microorganisms from Extreme Environments: Polyethylene Glycol (PEG).

José A. Carde Serrano

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Life Sciences


Moderator: Luis Traverso, PhD. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Darline Castro Meléndez Joanneth M Padró Serrano UPR-HUMACAO

Native and endemic plants from Puerto Rico against bacteria causing common digestive infections

Darline Castro

12:20PM-12:40PM Julienn Torres Rodríguez PCUPR

Histopathological study of leaf spots in the black mangrove, Avicennia germinans (L), at La Guancha in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Conrado M. Calzada Cordero

12:40PM-1:00PM Giovanni Maldonado Torres PCUPR

Characterization of leaf spots caused by fungi in Avicennia germinans (L) in the mangrove of La Guancha in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Conrado M. Calzada Cordero

1:00PM-1:20PM Kenneth Cintrón Cartagena José A Pagán Rivera UPR-PONCE

The Angiogenic Effects of Epigenetic Drug in Human Endometrial Epithelial Cell Line 12Z

Abigail Ruiz-Rivera

1:20PM-1:40PM Yanixa Quiñones Avilés Juanetziel Charneco González UPR-AGUADILLA

Determining natal origin and maternal lineages of the leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) that nest on the North coast of Puerto Rico using mitochondrial DNA

Juliana Pérez Laspiur

1:40PM-2:00PM Sergio Acevedo Cortes Susane G. Santos Marrero UPR-AGUADILLA

CB2 mRNA abundance in mammary tissue during clinical mastitis

Juliana Pérez-Laspiur

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Priscilla Rodríguez López UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Long-bone development in the direct-developing frog Eleutherodactylus coqui reared under varying temperature conditions

Carla Restrepo

2:40PM-3:00PM Jennifer Torres Caraballo PCUPR

qRT-PCR analysis of gene expression in induced apoptosis by essential oils and antimycotic drugs in dermatophytes

Nancy Arroyo

3:00PM-3:20PM Karla Santiago Rodríguez UPR-HUMACAO

A Matrix-Based Population Dynamics Model for the Puerto Rican Parrot

Ernesto Esteban

3:20PM-3:40PM Thays Fontanez Collazo UPR-MAYAGUEZ

rf140708492 polymorphism at ATP7B gene and its relationship with Wilson's disease in Puerto Rico.

Juan Martínez-Cruzado

3:40PM-4:00PM Arlyn Padín López Kelly A. Vega Pagán UPR-AGUADILLA

Biogeographical and climatological factors that affect Odonata species richness in the Greater Antilles


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Life Sciences

Session 14 Room: MGM 209A

Moderator: Andrés Lorán, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Andrea Rosado Albacarys UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Role of RNA Binding Protein with Multiple Splicing (RBPMS) in the cisplatin resistance of ovarian cancer cells

Pablo Vivas-Mejía

12:20PM-12:40PM Kevin Cruz Colón UPR-PONCE

Resveratrol and CXCR4 Mediated Migration of Brest Cancer Cell Lines

Abigail Ruiz-Rivera

12:40PM-1:00PM Darwing Padilla Rolón UPR-CAYEY

Improved purification and crystal formation of Native Muscle-type nAChR using mAbs

José Lasalde

1:00PM-1:20PM Franklin Staback Rodríguez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Investigating the role of CD8 T cells in very early onset inflammatory bowel disease

Gregory Sonnenberg

1:20PM-1:40PM Gisette Rodriguez Cintron Vicmarie Rivera Ortiz UPR-PONCE

The angiogenic effects in Epithelial Endometrial cell lines treated with an epigenetic drug

Abigail Ruiz

1:40PM-2:00PM Christian Quiles Pérez UPR-AGUADILLA

Universities athletic facilities, as a source of contamination for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Christian Quiles

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Virnaliz Cruz Hernández UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Within-individual erythrocyte size variation in relationship with Plasmodium infection in Anolis gundlachi

Miguel Acevedo

2:40PM-3:00PM Judith Reyes Ballista UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Identifying the vectors of Anolis malaria transmission in Puerto Rico.

Miguel Acevedo

3:00PM-3:20PM Luis Hernández Rodríguez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Mutation of Loss of Function of the COG6 Gene and its Possible Association to Problems of Mental Retardation in Puerto Rico

Juan Martínez-Cruzado

3:20PM-3:40PM Bianca Burgos Soto UPR-HUMACAO

A Mathematical Modeling of a Total Body Irradiation (TBI)

Ernesto Esteban

3:40PM-4:00PM George Ma Cao Achsah J Fernández Martínez UPR-HUMACAO

Screening the Eleutherodactylus juanariveroi wetland habitat for antibiotic producing bacteria

Ileana Rodríguez

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MATHEMATICS Mathematics

Session 1 Room: MGM 209B

Moderator: Julio C. León Tellez, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Herionexy Mounier Acabá UPR-MAYAGUEZ

The t(n)-Minimum Common Multiple Existence

Reyes Ortiz-Albino

12:20PM-12:40PM André Hernández Espiet UPR-MAYAGUEZ

On the Characterization of tau(n)-atoms

Reyes Ortiz-Albino

12:40PM-1:00PM Samuel Torres Sáez Hilary D Marrero Garcia UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Modeling Vaccination Strategies of Full and Reduced Doses for a Yellow Fever Epidemic in Angola

Karen Ríos-Soto

1:00PM-1:20PM Dylan Cruz Fonseca Andrés Ramos Rodríguez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Involuciones de Cuerpos Finitos Obtenidos por Binomios

Ivelisse Rubio

1:20PM-1:40PM Carlos Seda Damiani UPR-MAYAGUEZ

The Variable Exponent Bernoulli Differential Equation

Carlos E Damiani

1:40PM-2:00PM Gabriel Coloma Irizarry UPR-MAYAGUEZ

On $\\tau_n$-Factorizations into $\\tau_n$-Primes

Reyes Ortiz-Albino

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Laura Mora Mercado UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Some Criteria for a Family of Permutation Binomials

Omar Colón-Reyes

2:40PM-3:00PM Hernán Méndez Colón UPR-CAYEY

An Application to Detect Inconsistent Predictions in Stochastic Age of Infection Epidemic Models

Emmanuel Morales Butler

3:00PM-3:20PM Kariely Martínez Góomez UPR-CAYEY

A Family of Hamming-like Correcting Codes

Moisés Delgado

3:20PM-3:40PM Miguel Castro Rivera UIA-BAYAMON

Mathematical Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of the spread of gangs in the youth of Puerto Rico

Carmen Caiseda

3:40PM-4:00PM Brian Reyes Vélez UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Some Criteria for Permutation Polynomials

Omar Colón-Reyes

Mathematics




3:00PM-3:20PM Jorge Cruz Agosto TURABO UNIV

The Use of a Mobile Application to Improve the Learning of Mathematics.

Olga Quintero

3:20PM-3:40PM Adriana Pons-Calvo UPR-CAYEY

Searching n-to-one Functions over Finite Fields and its Applications

Moisés Delgado

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PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Pharmaceutical Sciences

Session 1 Room: MGM 212 A

Moderator: Frankie Lugo Sepulveda, Bs. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Victor Vázquez Marrero Carmen A. Piñero Berrios UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

In the Context of Polymorphism: Measurement and Correlation of the Solubility of Fenamic Acids in Pure Solvents

Vilmalí A. López-Mejías

12:20PM-12:40PM Waldemar Rodríguez Silva UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Potentiating Bisphosphonate-based Coordination Complexes to Treat Bone Related Diseases

Vilmalí López-Mejías

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PHYSICS Physics


Moderator: Jonathan Vargas Rodríguez, MS. – U. Turabo


12:00PM-12:20PM Andy Lopez Oquendo UPR-HUMACAO

Cobble Distribution on Surface of Near-Earth Asteroids using Radar Observations


12:20PM-12:40PM Yashira Del Valle Rodríguez Gabriela L. Espinosa Rodriguez UPR-HUMACAO

Distribution and rotation periods of Near Earth Asteroids


12:40PM-1:00PM Diana Ramos Rodríguez UPR-CAYEY

Synthesis of Tin Oxide nanostructures for sensing important environmental gases

Wilfredo Otaño Rivera

1:00PM-1:20PM Brian Ayala Rivera UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Thermal Treatment Effects on Electrical Properties of V2O3 Thin Films


1:20PM-1:40PM Vilmary Ojeda Álvarez UIA-BAYAMON

Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Doped Nanostructures

Dorcas I. Torres Padilla

1:40PM-2:00PM Gabriel Martínez González UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

X-Ray Fluorescence Characterization of Mortars in the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristobal Forts

Antonio Martinez

2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Crystal Rivera Pérez UPR-CAYEY

Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) with Silver Nanoparticles


2:40PM-3:00PM Alondra Rosario Soto UPR-HUMACAO

Ionic Liquid Gated PVDF-TrFE/ PEDOT Thin Film Field Effect Transistor

Nicholas Pinto

3:00PM-3:20PM Yesenia Rivera Lopez William R Calder Acosta UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Generating Laser-Cooled Atom Clouds of Rubidium- 85 for Inertial Sensing Applications

Jonathan Friedman

3:20PM-3:40PM Leonardo Ramos Aponte UPR-MAYAGUEZ

Growth of layered Vanadium Pentoxide Thin Films


3:40PM-4:00PM Omar Alsina Gutierrez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Measuring ultraviolet photocurrent generated by Boron Nitride nano metal at various conditions

Peter Feng

Physics


Moderator: Frankie Lugo Sepúlveda, Bs. – U. Turabo


12:40PM-1:00PM José Pérez Gordillo UPR-HUMACAO

Carbon materials derived from sucrose for the construction of electronic devices

Idalia Ramos

1:00PM-1:20PM Kenneth Martinez Algarin UPR-CAYEY

Synthesis and Study of Silver Nanostructures for use in Surfaced Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy


1:20PM-1:40PM Luis Rijos Carretero UPR-HUMACAO

Electro-spun PEDOT/PSS nano-ribbon Schottky diode

Nicholas Pinto

1:40PM-2:00PM Zulmari Silva Pedraza UPR-CAYEY

Synthesis of Zinc Oxide nanostructures for sensing of biologically important gases


2:00PM-2:20PM Break

2:20PM-2:40PM Angel Ortiz Nunez UPR-RIO PIEDRAS

Designing and Fabricating Gas-Sensitive Sensor Arrays with the Application to Detect Pollution for Environment Control

Peter Feng

2:40PM-3:00PM Ahmad Matar Abed UPR-HUMACAO

Electronic transport mechanisms of PEDOT:PSS/Carbon Nanospheres electro-spun nano-ribbons

Idalia Ramos

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POSTER SESSIONS

● Agricultural Sciences (AGR) ● Chemistry (C) ● Engineering (ENG) ● Environmental Sciences (ENV) ● General Sciences (GS) ● Geosciences (GEO) ● Industrial Pharmacy (IP) ● Life Sciences (LS) ● Mathematics (M) ● Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) ● Physics (P)


37th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (PRISM)

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez


April 28/2018

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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

AGR-1: Janmary Colón Alicea (Universidad del Turabo), Claribel Báez Félix (Universidad del Turabo), José R. Pérez Jiménez (Universidad del Turabo). Agricultural Sciences. UNIV. TURABO Bacterial Prospects for Diisobutyl Phthalate Degradation From the San Juan Bay Estuary System

CHEMISTRY

C-1: Jean C. Gonzalez Espiet (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Dalice M. Piñero Cruz (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Luis F. Fonseca (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Soraya Flores (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS. Novel metal phthalocyanine nanowires for the selective detection and capture of toxic gases in highly hydrated environments.

C-2: Kavita Gaur (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Sofía C. Perez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Alexandra M. Vazquez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Arthur D. Tinoco (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Titanium complexes with iron chelating ligands: Exploring the mode of action against cancer

C-3: Lauren V. Fernández Vega (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Arthur D Tinoco (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Mallesh Pandrala (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Development of peptide-conjugate ligands for selective delivery of anticancer Titanium(IV) compounds

C-4: Nilka Rivera Serrano (Universidad del Turabo), Miraida Pagán (Universidad del Turabo), Joanisse Colón Rodríguez (Universidad del Turabo), Christian Fuster (Universidad del Turabo), Carlos Jiménez (UPR- Recinto de Ciencias Médicas), Lisandro Cunci (Universidad del Turabo). Chemistry. UNIV. TURABO Static and Dynamic Measurement of Dopamine Adsorption in Carbon Fiber Microelectrodes Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

C-5: Joed E. Ortiz Santiago (Universidad del Turabo), Reynaldo Carrasquillo De Jesús (Universidad del Turabo), Vitmary Rivera Rodriguez (Universidad del Turabo), Miraida Pagan (Universidad del Turabo), Lisandro Cunci (Universidad del Turabo). Chemistry. UNIV. TURABO Synthesis and Characterization of a Highly Biocompatible and Fluorescent Carbon Material: Graphene Oxide Quantum Dots

C-6: Sergio A. Loza Rosas (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Ángel L. Vázquez Maldonado (University of Puerto Rico , Río Piedras), Alanis Zayas Ortiz (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Adriana Mendez Fernández (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Arthur D. Tinoco (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Revealing the great potential of the metal depletion property of the anti-cancer agent Ti(Deferasirox)2: transforming essential copper into a weapon.

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C-7: Luxene Belfleur (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Miriam I. Otero Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Kiara N. Villa Del Valle (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), José Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Raman microspectroscopy characterization of supramolecular colloidal particles made from the hierarchical assembly of guanosine derivatives

C-8: Jairo Herrera Morales (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), José Lasalde Ramírez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Miguel Betancourt Ponce (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), José Luis Ramírez Colón (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Eduardo Nicolau (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Preparation of Porous cellulose acetate film by non-solvent induced phase separation and electrospinning: Structural supports for block copolymers.

C-9: José Robles (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Nilka Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Bioactivity of Annona muricata L. Peel Methanol Extracts

C-10: Gutiérrez Gutiérrez, Keily J. (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Piñero Cruz Dalice M (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Synthesis, spectroscopic properties, structural and electrochemical characterization of a novel homometallic tetranuclear manganese complex

C-11: Shiru Lin (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Jinxing Gu (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Yu Wang (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Yanchao Wang (Jilin University), Shengli Zhang (Nanjing University of Science and Technology), Zhongfang Chen (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Porous silaphosphorene, silaarsenene and silaantimonene: a sweet marriage of Si and P/As/Sb

C-12: Jean C. González Espiet(University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Dalice M. Piñero Cruz (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Luis Fonseca (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Soraya Flores (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Novel metal phthalocyanine nanowires for the selective detection and capture of toxic gases in highly hydrated environments

C-13: Martínez Torres, Dinorah (Metropolitan University), Santiago Berríos, Mitkel B (Metropolitan University), Alonso Sevilla, Suheily (Metropolitan University), Estrada-álvarez, Ana G. (Metropolitan University), Sánchez-zalduondo Alejandra (Metropolitan University), Singhal, Rahul (Metropolitan University). Chemistry. UMET Characterization of Zn1-xCoxO Nanomaterials for Fuels Cells Applications.

C-14: Jessika Pazol (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Gilad Kaufman (Yale University), Eduardo Nicolau (University of Puerto, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Using Electrospray Deposition Technique for Enzyme Adsorption onto Di-block Copolymer Self- assembled Nano Films for Water Treatment Applications

C-15: Mario V. Ramos Garcés (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Joel Sanchez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Thomas F. Jaramillo (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Jorge L. Colón(University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Zirconium Phosphate Frameworks as Supports for Active Oxygen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysts

C-16: Liz N. Santiago Martoral (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Eduardo Nicolau (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Pairing Lipidic Cubic Phases (LCP's) with Enzymes to Prepare Biomimetic Membranes for Applications in Water Remediation

C-17: Perla E. Cruz Tato (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Nicole A. Rivera Fuentes (University of Puerto Rico), Eduardo Nicolau (University of Puerto, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Design and Fabrication of a Conductive Membrane with Anti-fouling Properties for Wastewater Reclamation

C-18: Camila Morales (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Camila Cabrera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Ammonia electro-oxidation in the International Space Station

C-19: Irivette Dominguez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Kai Griebenow(University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Synthesis and Characterization of a Cytochrome c-based Nanoparticle Combining Stimulus-Triggered Release and Active Targeting for Lung Cancer Therapy

C-20: Luis Eduardo Betancourt (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Sanjaya Senanayake (Brookhaven National Lab), Kotaro Sasaki (Brookhaven National Lab), Carlos Cabrera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Underpotential deposited Cu for Pd:Ag bimetallic nanoparticles for the ORR in alkaline media

C-21: Simara Laboy López (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS The Characterization of a Crosslinked Alginate Adsorption Membrane for the Removal of Polyphenolic Compounds from Water

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C-22: Israel Rodríguez Rodríguez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Joyce M. Serrano Valcarcel (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Vilmalí López Mejías (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Design and Synthesis of Pharmaceutical-based Biocompatible Metal Organic Frameworks as Efficient Multi-Drug Delivery Systems

C-23: Melissa Vega Cartagena(University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Carlos Cabrera Martínez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Tailoring the Silver-Palladium Nanoparticle Electrodeposition on Unsupported Vulcan XC-72R for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

C-24: Diana V. Silva Brenes (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), José Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Studies towards spatiotemporal control over intracellular self-assembly of guanosine derivatives

C-25: Maxier Acosta Santiago (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), José M. Martínez (University of Puerto Rico (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras).), Minelise Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), José M. Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Development and immunological activity of guanosine derivatives and their corresponding supramolecular particles

C-26: Luis A. Prieto Costas ((University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Nathan M. Lui (NYU-Abu Dhabi), Yanira Rodríguez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Maria L. Adrover (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Carla M. Quiñones (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), José M. Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Hierarchical assembly of supramolecular G-quadruplexes via Enzyme Instructed Self-assembly

C-27: Joesene J. Soto Pérez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Carlos A. Vélez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Carlos R. Cabrera Martínez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Chemistry. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Development of a glucose sensor using Pd nanoparticles electrodeposited at Vulcan XC 72R with RoDSE technique

ENGINEERING

ENG-1: Nerida H. De Jesús Villanueva (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Bernice Fernández Rivera (University of Puerto, Mayagüez), Angélica M. Torres Ortiz (University of Puerto, Mayagüez), Rubén E. Díaz Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Interdigitated Electrode Platform for the Characterization of Chemiresistive Gas Sensor NanoWires

ENG-2: Karen López González (Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Wandaliz Torres García (Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Modeling Survival in Breast Cancer: a Large Population Study

ENG-3: Becerra Arias, Marco A (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Valle Meléndez, Edison O (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Diaz Rivera, Rubén E. (University of Puerto Rico , Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Bioelectric Spectra Characterization of Individual Cancer Cells with Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy

ENG-4: Wilmer Martínez Valle (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Sheilla Torres Nieves (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Boundary Layer Interactions in Adjacent Airfoils and the Effect on Aircraft Engine Performance

ENG-5: Eduardo José Fenollal Gines (Universidad del Turabo), Edwar Romero (Universidad del Turabo). Engineering. UNIV. TURABO Study of sea waves for energy generation

ENG-6: Jeffrey Santiago Hernández (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Wilmer Martínez Valle (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Sheilla Torres Nieves (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Boundary Layers Affected by Pressure Fields of Adjacent Compressor Blades: A Numerical Approach

ENG-7: Margie Guerrero Fernández (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Juan Marín (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Experimental Benchmarks for Mechanical Properties of Highly-loaded Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polyether Ether Ketone

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ENG-8: Isis Narváez Bandera (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Wandaliz Torres García (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Integration of multi omics data for breast cancer subtype classification

ENG-9: Anamarie Cotto Ramos (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Wandaliz Torres García (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Saylisse Dávila Padilla (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Mixture experimental design of concrete incorporating recycled plastic as aggregate and supplementary cementitious material including fly ash and nano-particles of silica

ENG-10: Joymariel Melecio Viñales (University of Puerto Rico), Gabriel Torres (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Jessica González (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Kianne Rodríguez (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Lourdes Medina (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Engineering. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Compliance Management: A Medical Device Regulated Industry Performance Evaluation Approach

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

ENV-1: Rohit K Sharma (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Crystal A. O'neill (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Hector A.r. Ramos (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Bibek Thapa (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Vanessa B. Bovea (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Kai Griebenow (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Environmental Science. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Formation and immobilization of the lipase nanoparticles from Candida rugosa on metal nanoparticles to produce biodiesel from algal and waste lipid feedstock

ENV-2: Namir A. Huertas De Jesús (Universidad del Turabo), Ileana González González (Universidad del Turabo). Environmental Science. UNIV. TURABO Chemical Reduction and Characterization of Pt Particles for Ammonium Oxidation

ENV-3: Edlyn Jusino Jusino (Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San Germán), Angela González Mederos (Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San Germán), Ana Navarro Rodríguez (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ). Environmental Science. UIA-SAN GERMAN Water quality evaluation of Caño Maní, Caño Boquilla and Caño La Puente estuaries of the Natural Reserve Caño Boquilla in Mayagüez-Añasco, Puerto Rico

ENV-4: Ricardo Colón Rivera (Universidad del Turabo), Namir Huertas (Universidad del Turabo), Celimaris Algarin Ríos (Universidad del Turabo), Ivelisse Irizarry (Universidad del Turabo), Jaime Balzac (Universidad del Turabo), Eric Maldonado (Universidad del Turabo), Natalia Piñeiro López (Universidad del Turabo). Environmental Science. TURABO UNIV Recovery of Canopy Cover and Water Quality in the Pterocarpus Forest at Palmas del Mar after Hurricane Maria

ENV-5: Norman Greenhawk (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Jess Zimmerman (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Environmental Science. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS The Impact of Hurricane Maria on Forest-dwelling Anolis lizards and Eleutherodactylus frogs at El Verde Field Station, El Yunque National Forest

ENV-6: Colón Cruz Mariangely (Universidad del Turabo), Camacho Fontánez Nicole (Universidad del Turabo), Santiago Parilla Roy (Universidad del Turabo), Pérez Cruz Ian J. (Universidad del Turabo), Schaffner Fred C. (Universidad del Turabo). Environmental Science. TURABO UNIV Distribution of Rhizophora mangle Propagules in Secondary Coastal Dry Forest in Jobos Bay, Salinas, Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

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ENV-7: Gabriel Tavárez Hernández (Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San Germán), Jason Dragoni Rosado (Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San Germán), Ana Pérez Matos (Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San Germán, Ángela González-mederos (Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San Germán). Environmental Science. UIA-SAN GERMAN Evaluation of Photoreactivation and/or Dark Repair of Total Coliforms, Fecal Coliforms, and Enterococci in Wastewater Treated with Ultraviolet Light

ENV-8: Elvis Torres Delgado (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Olga L. Mayol Bracero (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Arthur J. Sedlacek Iii (Brookhaven National Laboratory), Ernie Lewis (Brookhaven National Laboratory). Environmental Science. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Filter-based and in-situ black carbon measurements from different combustion sources

ENV-9: Ivelisse Rodríguez Colón (Universidad del Turabo), Fred Schaffner (Universidad del Turabo), Guillermo Plaza (Universidad Interamericana de Ponce), Jerry Agosto (Universidad del Turabo), Braiam Rosado (Universidad del Turabo). Environmental Science. UNIV. TURABO Diversity And Abundance Of The Terrestrial Bird Communities In The Coastal Forest At Jobos Bay Reserve, Puerto Rico

ENV-10: Beatrice García Rodríguez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Clifford Louime (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Environmental Science. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Metagenomics Study of Cyanobacteria as Bioindicator of Global Climate Change

ENV-11: Luis F. López (Universidad del Turabo), Nerika G. Hernández (Universidad del Turabo), Lisandro Cunci (Universidad del Turabo). Environmental Science. UNIV. TURABO NPY Detection using Modified Aptamer Platinum Microelectrodes by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

ENV-12: Angélica Del Valle Pérez (Universidad del Turabo), Lisandro Cunci (Universidad del Turabo). Environmental Science. UNIV. TURABO Synthesizing novel Janus Graphene Oxide Quantum Dots as a Support for Catalytic Nanoparticles

GENERAL SCIENCES

GS-1: Liz Hernández Matías (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Michelle Borrero (Univesity of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Pablo Llerandi (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), A. Valance Washington (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). General Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of a Scientific Identity Questionnaire

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GEOSCIENCES

GEO-1: Kevin Ian Vélez Rosado (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Hernán Santos Mercado (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Jorge Vélez Juarbe (Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County). Geosciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ The youngest Caribbean gharial (Crocodylia: Gavialoidea) from the Yanigua-Los Haitises Formations, Dominican Republic

GEO-2: Yesenia Herrera (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Wilson Ramírez (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Hernán Santos (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ), Amos Winter (Indiana State University). Geosciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Middle Holocene SST record (7,518 to 5,944 ybp) based on corals from the Enriquillo Valley, Dominican Republic

GEO-3: Angel L. Jiménez Arroyo (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Wilson Ramirez Martinez (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez). Geosciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Sea Surface Temperature Reconstruction (Sr/Ca) from Modern and Fossil Caribbean Holocene Corals

GEO-4: Ashlyann Arana Morales (University Of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Wilson Ramírez (University Of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Hernán Santos (University Of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Amos Winter (Indiana State University), Rafael Méndez (University Of Puerto Rico, Carolina). Geosciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Middle Holocene SST record (6,200 +/- 80 to 4,760 +/- 90 yr B.P.) based on corals from Cañada Honda, Dominican Republic

INDUSTRIAL PHARMACY

IP-1: Mery Vet George-de La Rosa (University Of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences campus), Roberto Santiago (University Of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Jorge Duconge (University Of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus), Rodolfo Romañach (University Of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Torsten Stelzer (University Of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus). Industrial Pharmacy. UPR-MEDICAL SCIENCE CAMPUS Assessment of Small-Scale Composite Sensor Array as Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for Quality Control of Aqueous Formulations

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LIFE / BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

LS-1: Julio O. Acevedo Matos (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Martine L. Behra (University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus), Oscar J. Perales Pérez (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Magda M. Latorre Esteves (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ In Vivo Toxicity Testbed for Novel Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications

LS-2: Neidibel Martínez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Clifford Louime (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS The impact of thermal stress on the physiology of three developmental stages of the scleractinian coral Porites astreoides.

LS-3: Jelissa Reynoso García (University of Puerto, Rico Rio Piedras), Rosana Wiscovitch Russo (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Jessica Rivera Pérez (Lincoln University, New Zealand), Yvonne M. Narganes-storde (Center for Archaeological Research, University of Puerto Rico), Raúl Cano (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA), Gary Toranzos (University of Puerto Rico Rio, Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Ancient Phytopathogenic Fungi: What mummified feces can tell us about ancient plant pathogens

LS-4: Geraline Trossi Torres (Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce), María M Figueroa Rosado (Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce), Kevin Muñoz Forti (Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce), Edu Suárez Martínez (University of Puerto Rico, Ponce). Life/Biological Sciences. PCUPR Effect of Calcium Sulfide Nanoclusters in Cell Proliferation of Malignant Lung and Pancreatic Cell Lines

LS-5: Bredwin Padilla Maldonado (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Jomar Lisboa Cardona (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Carlos Santos Flores (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Evaluación Taxonómica de artrópodos en hojarasca asociada a bosques del carso norteño de Puerto Rico

LS-6: Edwin G. Ramírez Aponte (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Juan Carlos Martínez Cruzado (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ FLG loss of function mutations R501X and R2447X in Puerto Rico: association to skin conditions

LS-7: Adolfo Rodríguez Velázquez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Patricia Burrowes (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras) Alberto M. Sabat. Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Presence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) in Amphibian Pet Trade in Puerto Rico

LS-8: Dimaris Colón Molina (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Carlos J. Santos Flores (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Wilson Ramírez (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Changes in shoreline and diversity of shell-mollusks on the West Coast of Puerto Rico

LS-9: Manuel A. Nieves Ortiz (University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez), Juan José Cruz Motta (Universidad de Puerto Rico at Mayagüez). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-MAYAGUEZ Biodiversity assessment in natural, artificial, and transplanted coral reef sites in Puerto Rico.

LS-10: Luis K. Sellés Pérez (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Elvia Meléndez Ackerman (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Assessing the effects of landslides in the supply of cultural ecosystem service offered by forests of the central area of Puerto Rico

LS-11: Valerie Ortiz Gómez (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Victor Rodríguez (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Edwin Peña (University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón), Eduardo Nicolau (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Evaluation and biophysical characterization of novel antimicrobial peptides: "A water purification approach"

LS-12: Juan C. Villalobo Santos (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Molecular Sciences Research Center), José A. Lasalde Dominicci (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Molecular Sciences Research Center). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-BAYAMON Expression and Characterization of the Human a4 b2 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor for Functional Characterization Using Macroscopic Electrophysiology

LS-13: Alfredo A. González (Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico), Daniel E. Williams (Center for Environmental Biotechnology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN), Terry C. Hazen (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN), Gary A. Toranzos (Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Whole-genome sequencing of pristine environment Escherichia coli isolates: Presence and characterization of virulence and antibiotic resistance genes.

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LS-14: Guivert Michel (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Liz M. Díaz Vázquez (Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Zomary Flores Cruz (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Effect of emerging contaminants on Vibrio fischeri regulation of bioluminescence

LS-15: Coralys Vicens López (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras) Ariel Lugo (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Forest Ecosystems in the Urban Landscape, Exploring the Relation of Geologic Substrate, Soils and Land Cover in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

LS-16: Louis Jean Delinois (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Josell Ramirez Paz (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), José A. González Feliciano (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Rafael Maldonado Hernández (University of Puerto Rico , Rio Piedras), Pasquale F. Fulvio (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Kai Griebenow (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Synthesized-Chlorotoxin-Conjugated Cytochrome C as a Potential Drug for Targeting Glioma

LS-17: Alberto C. Cruz Mendoza (Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Eliacim Agosto Torres (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Johann D. Crespo Zapata (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico at Humacao), Neftalí Ríos López (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico at Humacao). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS A historical and ecological review of Anolis poncensis Stejneger 1904 (Squamata: Dactyloidae)

LS-18: Rayza M. Hernández Muñiz (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Elvia Meléndez Ackerman (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Evaluating the current status of Lepanthes eltoroensis at El Yunque National Forest: A Proposal

LS-19: Josué A. Rodríguez Cordero (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Adrián B. Muñíz Sarriera (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Production of Bacteriorhodopsin from Halobacterium salinarum for Structural Studies

LS-20: Rafael Maldonado Hernández (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Adriana Pastrana (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Claude Maysonet (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Claudia Silva (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), José Lasalde Dominicci (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Improved Purification and Crystal Formation of Native Muscle-type nAChR Using mAbs

LS-21: Dieunel Derilus (Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Zillur Rahman (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Steven Massey (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Comparative genomics of marine Photosynthetic Picoeukaryotes (PPE) and their potential ecological impact

LS-22: José David Otero Cruz (Neuroimaging and Electrophysiology Facility. University of Puerto Rico , Rio Piedras). Life/Biological Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Neuroimaging and Electrophysiology Facility at the University of Puerto Rico – Molecular Sciences Research Center

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MATHEMATICS

M-1: Mónica M. Robles Fontán (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Iván Cardona (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras). Mathematics. UPR-CAYEY On an Infinite Family of Satellite Knots of Closed Braids in the Solid Torus and its Jones Polynomial

M-2: Francisco J. De Jesús Pagan (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Reyes M. Ortiz Albino (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez). Mathematics. UPR-MAYAGUEZ An Ordered Type of Factorization

M-3: Rodrigo A. León Prato (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez), Reyes M. Ortiz Albino (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez). Mathematics. UPR-MAYAGUEZ tau-Set Properties

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

PS-1: José R. Hernández Espinell (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Vilmalí López Mejías (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Torsten Stelzer (University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences). Pharmaceutical Sciences. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Revealing Polymorphic Phase Transformations in Polymer-based Hot Melt Extrusion Processes

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PHYSICS

P-1: Samuel A. Escobar Veras (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras), Laura Méndez Santacruz (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Amal Suleiman (Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Carlos Cabrera (Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Brad Weiner (Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Gerardo Morell (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Non-microbial Enhanced Nitrate Abatement with SnO2/Graphene/Graphene Oxide

P-2: Angela Luis Matos (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras), Samuel Escobar Veras (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras), Frank Mendoza (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras), Tej Limbu (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras), Brad Weiner (Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras), Gerardo Morell (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras). Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Graphene based ECG sensors

P-3: Sandra M. Rodríguez (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Alvaro Instan (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Frank Mendoza (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Brad R. Weiner (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Ram Katiyar (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Gerardo Morell (University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Nanocrystalline graphene film growth on non-metallic substrates by Hot Filament Chemical Vapor Deposition

P-4: Rafael Velázquez (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Manuel Rivera (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras ), Ali Aldalbahi (Department of Chemistry, King Saud University), Xinpeng Wang (Nanonex Corporation, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey), Andrew F. Zhou (Department of Physics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana,), Peter X. Feng (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico). Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Zero Bias, Super Sensitive and Broadband UV Photoconductor Based on Pt Nanoparticle Functionalized Ultrananocrystalline Diamond Nanowire Arrays

P-5: Jaime A. Santillán (Department of Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Yaiel Rodríguez (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Pedro Méndez (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Claudia Pérez (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Jorge Padilla (Department of Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras), Eduardo Nicolau (Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras). Physics. UPR-RIO PIEDRAS Applications of Nanotechnology in Tissue Regeneration

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