Who We Are
The Junior Research Program (JRP) is a student-led initiativeeeee committed to advancing research, academic excellence, and leadership in the health sciences.
To empower health sciences students through research, mentorship, and collaboration — creating knowledge and driving positive change in our communities.
To be a leading student research program recognized for its impact, innovation, and contribution to the advancement of health sciences globally.
The students leading JRP forward.
María Fernández
President
Executive Board
José L. Rodríguez
Vice President
Executive Board
Camila Rivera
Research Director
Research
Andrés Mena
Operations Director
Operations
Valeria Santos
Outreach Director
Communications
Laura Pérez
Academic Director
Academic Affairs
Sofía Martínez
Communications Director
Communications
Diego Batista
Project Manager Lead
Operations
Expert faculty guiding our research programs.
Dr. Emily Johnson, MD, PhD
Research Advisor
Public Health
Dr. Rafael Vásquez, MD
Clinical Research Advisor
Internal Medicine
Dr. Laura Hernández, PhD
Methodology Advisor
Epidemiology
Dr. Miguel A. Grullón, MD
Academic Advisor
Cardiology