ALUMNI
The training for the scientific workforce at all level, is a major component in the Lab
Lab Manager
2019-2021
Carolina Oliva Gutierez.
Bachelor in Biology, PUC, Chile; Ph.D. in Neuroscience CINV, U Valpo.
(Research Scientist PUC, Chile)
2018-2019
Natalie Ortiz-Vega.
Bachelor in Biology, UPR, Bayamon.
(PhD Student at the University of Miami, FL)
2014-2016
Bryan Melendez-Medina.
Bachelor in Biology, UPR, Bayamon.
(Student of Chiropractic at Life University)
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2013-2014
Hector Fonseca
Bachelor in Biology, Univ. Metropolitana.
(MD Student at Forida University)
GRADUATE STUDENTS
MD STUDENTS
2017-2018
Javier Sevilla,
3rd year. Medical Doctor Program.
Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon
“Role of Neuronal Proteins in Visual System”
2016-
Ricardo Ayala,
MD student
“Dystrophin role in synaptic function”
GRADUATE STUDENTS
2017-2019
Gretchen Macias-Mendez,
MSc. Biomedical Sciences
Universidad Central del Caribe
Synaptic Modifications Induced by Starvation at Drosophila NMJ
2014-2018
Ismael D. Santiago,
MSc. Neuroscience Program
Universidad Central del Caribe
Role of VAMP7 in Synaptic Function
(PharmD student at UPR)
2015-2018
Agustin Gonzalez-Ruiz,
PhD. Neuroscience Program.
Universidad Central del Caribe
Role of complexin in vesicle cycling
(Lecturer Profesor at Interamericana University, PR)
2015-2018
Eduardo Quiroz-Manriquez,
MSc. Neuroscience Program.
Universidad Central del Caribe
Role of complexin in vesicle coupling
(Research assistant BNI, MedUchile)
VISITING GRADUATE STUDENTS
2017
Francisca Bertin
Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Science
Universidad de Chile, Sierralta's Lab
Monitoring vesicle transport and endo/exocytosis with 2P at Drosophila NMJ
2017
Andres Koehler
Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Science
Universidad de Chile, Sierralta's Lab
Monitoring synaptic plasticity with TEVC at Drosophila NMJ
POSTDOCS
2019-2021
Carolina Oliva Gutierrez, PhD
Reserach Scientist
ICM, UNAB
Altered Synaptic Vesicle Handling in Neurological Mutants
(Research Scientist, PUC, Chile)
2018-2019
Agustin Gonzalez-Ruiz. PhD
Research Scientist.
Neuroscience Department
Universidad Central del Caribe
VAMP7 in synaptic plasticity
(Lecturer Profesor at Interamericana University, PR)
VISITING POSTDOCS
2019- Summer
Nicolas Fuenzalida. PhD.
Biology Department,
Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, Ghezzi's Lab,
Effect of Alcohol in Neuronal Spiking
(Research associates, Biology Department, UPR)
2018-Winter
Jesyka Melendez, PhD
Biology Department
Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, Pappa's Lab,
Butterffly electroantennograms and paciflora
2015- Winterr
Hans Moldenhauer. PhD.
Naranjo Lab, CINV, Valparaiso, Chile, Naranjo's Lab
Potassium Channel Analyses at Drosophila NMJ
Research Associates, MINICAD, MedUchile)
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
2015-Summer
Crystal Burgos.
Graduated Student, Specialized School Garden University
& Step Program, Univ of Las Vegas
Role of Chloroquine in VAMP7 localization
2014-2015
Jose Muniz-Gomez,
High School Student. Specialized School Brigida Alvarez
& Step Program, Univ of Las Vegas
Altered Behavior in neurological mutants
BACHELOR STUDENTS
2020-2021
Yarabi Concha Villagran
Biotechnology Eng.
Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
Role of Neuronal VAMP7 in Motor Activity at Drosophila
(Laboratorios Maver, Chile)
2020-2022
Erich Vilina Kuester
Biotechnology Eng.
Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
Thermal Plasticity in Motor Performance at Drosophila
(Eurofins Lab, Chile)
2018-2020
Patricia Pujol-Vasquez
Bachelor in Neuroscience.
Central University of Bayamon, Hato Tejas, PR
Role of VAMP7 in animal functions
(MS Science Student at UPR, Rio Piedras
2018-2019
Claudia Irizarry
Bachelor in Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon
Role of VAMP7 in animal functions
(Research Assistant, Dr. Ghezzi Lab, Biology Department, UPR, Rio Piedras)
2017-2018
Natalie Ortiz-Vega,
Bachelor in Biology.
University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon
Electrophysiological screenings of neuronal proteins
(PhD student at University of Miami)
2018 Summer
Jose Fournier,
Bachelor in Biology
Univ Interamericana
Drosophila Lab Managing
2017-2018
Jose Guzman.
Bachelor in Biology.
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
PKA phosphorylation domain of Synapsin in Synaptic Function
(MD Student, University of Puerto Rico)
2016-2017
Johana Rodriguez,
Bachelor in Psychology
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
Genetic complementation analysis of VAMP7 in viability
(Ms Program in Addiction, Catholic University of Bayamon)
2016- Summer student
Adrian Alejandro-Garcia,
Bachelor in Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
Heterosynaptic plasticity
(Ph.D. Student, University of California-Berkeley)
2014-2015
Liz Marie Bonet,
Bachelor in Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon.
Exo/Endocytosis Analysis in Glutamatergic and Peptidergic Terminals
(Sales Associates Pfizer)
2014-2015
Bryan Melendez-Medina.
Bachelor in Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon.
Behavioral analyses of SNARE genotypes
(Doctor of Chiropractic student. Life University, GA)
2013-2014
Hector Fonseca
Bachelor in Biology, Univ. Metropolitana.
Knock-Down of Neuronal Proteins by RNA Interference
(MD. Student. University of Medicine and Health Sciences: Saint Kitts, Basseterre, KN)
2012-2013
Greisha Lee Ortiz,
Bachelor in Biology, Univ. Metropolitana.
Genetic Analysis of SNARE protein Sequences
(Ph.D. at the Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine)
"It is very motivating to present and defend my own results in a research community. ”
"The lab always generously open for research collaborations and training ”
“The passion for the scientific work and the skills learned at Dr. Jorquera’s Lab opened me several opportunities including a summer course at MIT, other research lab experiences, fellowships and research meetings before my successful enrolment in a competitive PhD program in US”
"There is a big pressure in been independent and the same time in the ability to work in a team "