Raysa Rivera Barbosa
Rio Grande
Summary
Dedicated and driven aspiring physician with a strong clinical exposure, neuroscience research experience, and excellent communication skills. Passionate about public service and community involvement. Eager to contribute meaningfully to the medical field, medical education, and support the development of future physicians.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Baccalaureate Research Intern
Waisman Center and Department of Neuroscience
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Research Project: Characterizing Synaptic Deficits in Down Syndrome.
- Professor: André M. M. Sousa
- Objective: Analyze and characterize the morphological changes in neuronal dendrites and synaptic connections in Down Syndrome by optimizing Golgi staining techniques.
Undergraduate Research Intern
Waisman Center and Department of Neuroscience
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Research project: Characterizing CBLN2 expression in Down Syndrome.
- Profesor: André M. M. Sousa
- Objective: Investigate the expression of this gene during cortical development in Down syndrome and aged-matched control tissue.
Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
Ana G Mendez University
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Research project: Selection of paradigm to study gender differences in the prefrontal cortex of adults with anxiety disorder.
- Professor: Nilda Medina
- Objective: Explore gender differences in adults with anxiety while performing executive function tasks
- Managed fNIRS (Functional Near-Infrared Stereoscopy) equipment
Volunteer in Laboratory Preparation
Ana G Mendez University
02.2022 - 05.2022
Learned laboratory techniques such as: Fungus culture, bacteria culture and cryopreservation techniques.
Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
Ana G Mendez University
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Professor: Mariel Pérez, Nilda Medina & Loyda Méndez
- Completed 20hrs of Bioinformatics training.
- R studio Software
Undergraduate Research Intern
Dr. Garcia Rinaldi Foundation
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Summer Program for Talented Students in Medicine, Science and High School
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Carolina Campus (UAGM-Carolina)
Carolina, P.R.05.2024
Accelerated college credit - dual-enrollment Program
UAGM-Carolina
Carolina, P.R.05.2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Scientific writing
- Multitasking and organization
- Team interaction
- Active feedback
Certification
- Certificate in Medicinal Plants: Healing with Nature. Edutin Academy Aug 2025
- Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resusitation and Basic Life Support (CPR and BLS). Nuc University, Rio Grande, P.R. Aug 2025
- Honors program leadership certificate Ana G. Mendez University, Carolina, P.R. Apr 2023
- Talento IN Leadership & Management certificate. INprende LLC. Santurce, P.R. Apr 2021- May 2021
- Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS) Aug 2020-May 2024
Timeline
Post-Baccalaureate Research Intern
Waisman Center and Department of Neuroscience
07.2024 - 07.2025
Undergraduate Research Intern
Waisman Center and Department of Neuroscience
05.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
Ana G Mendez University
06.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer in Laboratory Preparation
Ana G Mendez University
02.2022 - 05.2022
Summer Undergraduate Research Intern
Ana G Mendez University
06.2021 - 07.2021
Undergraduate Research Intern
Dr. Garcia Rinaldi Foundation
05.2020 - 08.2020
Accelerated college credit - dual-enrollment Program
UAGM-Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Carolina Campus (UAGM-Carolina)
CLINICAL & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Preventive Medicine
- Hima San Pablo Hospital, Volunteer, Fajardo, P.R., Dec 2023
- Assisted healthcare professionals in conducting confidential patient assessments, identifying symptoms related to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Gynecology, Patient Care
- Ashford Presbyterian Hospital Community, Volunteer, San Juan, P.R., Nov 2023
Family Care
- Salus voluntary work, Salus, Volunteer, Carolina, P.R., May 2023
Surgery
- Professional Hospital Guaynabo Shadow Clinics, PR, Future clinicians, Guaynabo, PR, Aug-Dec 2022
- Surgical Rotations in different specialties such as: Cardiovascular, Neurology, and Plastic Surgery