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Neuroprotection, Neuroinflammation, Lung Carcinoma, Cembranoids, Epilepsy, Nanotechnology, Drug Delivery systems, Phytochemicals, Non small cell lung carcinoma, TREM Like Transcript-1, Tauopathies, Edelfosine

Biography

I am a Neuroscientist and a Cancer Biology professional with capabilities in education, curriculum development, and technical laboratory training in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience techniques. These techniques include but are not limited to: histology (immunohistochemistry and staining of cells, fresh and fixed tissues of pathologic and non-pathologic samples), primary cell culture, in vivo mouse models of epilepsy, lung cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) proteomics, protein characterization, drug delivery, and molecular biology. I have skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, laboratory management, administration, and leadership roles, such as being Chair of the Neuroscience Department at UCC for 6 years. I have proficient written and verbal communication in Spanish and English, and speak Portuguese. I mentor students in research, from high school to Ph.D. level. I am committed to teaching, research, community outreach, and science communication to a scientific and non-scientific audience.

Activities

Employment (2)

University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus: San Juan, PR, PR

2023-03-01 to present | Assistant Professor (Anatomy and Neurobiology)
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Yancy Ferrer-Acosta

Universidad Central Del Caribe: Bayamon, PR, PR

2015-12-01 to 2023-03-01 | Assistant Professor (Neuroscience)
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Yancy Ferrer-Acosta

Education and qualifications (2)

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus Department of Biology: San Juan, PR

2013-03 | Ph.D. (Biology)
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Yancy Ferrer-Acosta

University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras: San Juan, PR

1999 to 2005 | B.S. (Biology)
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Yancy Ferrer-Acosta