The program hosted the four members of its External Advisory Committee: Dr. Karen Echeverri (Marine Biological Lab, Woods Hole MA), Dr. Steven Treistman (UMass School of Medicine), Dr. José Lemos (UMass School of Medicine), and Dr. Jan Merino Ramírez (Seattle Children’s Hospital). UPR administrative personnel included Dr. Yasmin Pedrogo (Dean of Academic Affairs), Dr. Annabell Segarra (Dean of Investigation), and Dr. Eduardo Nicolau (Executive Director, Molecular Sciences Research Center). Thanks to all members of the COBRE team who contributed to the success of our retreat!




