Who We Are

About Us

The Junior Research Program (JRP) is a student-led initiativeeeee committed to advancing research, academic excellence, and leadership in the health sciences.

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Our Mission

To empower health sciences students through research, mentorship, and collaboration — creating knowledge and driving positive change in our communities.

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Our Vision

To be a leading student research program recognized for its impact, innovation, and contribution to the advancement of health sciences globally.

Our Values

ExcellenceInnovationIntegrityCollaborationServiceLeadership

Meet Our Team

The students leading JRP forward.

MF

María Fernández

President

Executive Board

JR

José L. Rodríguez

Vice President

Executive Board

CR

Camila Rivera

Research Director

Research

AM

Andrés Mena

Operations Director

Operations

VS

Valeria Santos

Outreach Director

Communications

LP

Laura Pérez

Academic Director

Academic Affairs

SM

Sofía Martínez

Communications Director

Communications

DB

Diego Batista

Project Manager Lead

Operations

Our Advisors

Expert faculty guiding our research programs.

EJ

Dr. Emily Johnson, MD, PhD

Research Advisor

Public Health

RV

Dr. Rafael Vásquez, MD

Clinical Research Advisor

Internal Medicine

LH

Dr. Laura Hernández, PhD

Methodology Advisor

Epidemiology

MA

Dr. Miguel A. Grullón, MD

Academic Advisor

Cardiology

Join Our Community

Become part of a growing network of health sciences students dedicated to research and academic excellence.