Yancy Ferrer-Acosta (0000-0001-6489-3272)

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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.

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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

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

Universidad Central Del Caribe: Bayamon, PR, PR

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

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

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Deferasirox’s Anti-Chemoresistance and Anti-Metastatic Effect on Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Dantrolene Significantly Improves Cerebral Blood Flow in a Rat Model of Hemorrhagic Vasospasms

Memantine has a nicotinic neuroprotective pathway in acute hippocampal slices after an NMDA insult.

Theoretical Prediction of Gastrointestinal Absorption of Phytochemicals

In Vivo Evaluation of the Acute Systemic Toxicity of (1S,2E,4R,6R,7E,11E)-Cembratriene-4,6-diol (4R) in Sprague Dawley Rats.

Folate-Decorated Cross-Linked Cytochrome c Nanoparticles for Active Targeting of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)

Theoretical Calculations and Analysis Method of the Physicochemical Properties of Phytochemicals to Predict Gastrointestinal Absorption

Biomedical Effects of the Phytonutrients Turmeric, Garlic, Cinnamon, Graviola, and Oregano: A Comprehensive Review

Biomedical Effects of Popular Phytonutrients and Their Phytochemicals: A Comprehensive Review

Key genes and drug delivery systems to improve the efficiency of chemotherapy.

Optimization and Characterization of Protein Nanoparticles for the Targeted and Smart Delivery of Cytochrome c to Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Accumulation of Amyloid Beta (Aβ) Peptide on Blood Vessel Walls in the Damaged Brain after Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion.

Monitoring Astrocyte Reactivity and Proliferation in Vitro Under Ischemic-Like Conditions.

The Rac Inhibitor EHop-016 Inhibits Mammary Tumor Growth and Metastasis in a Nude Mouse Model.

Emerging Roles for Platelets in Inflammation and Disease.

Functional and structural analysis of the conserved EFhd2 protein.

EFhd2 is a novel amyloid protein associated with pathological tau in Alzheimer's disease.

A novel calcium-binding protein is associated with tau proteins in tauopathy.

Structure of poly(ethylene glycol)-modified horseradish peroxidase in organic solvents: infrared amide I spectral changes upon protein dehydration are largely caused by protein structural changes and not by water removal per se.