Grant Holders

Our mission is to foster the development of individuals committed to science and research for the physical and mental health of Puerto Ricans. For the past 8 years we have helped more than 130 medicine students, researchers, undergraduate and pre-college students in their professional growth through our scholarship program and other donations.

2023

Paola Rullán Oliver

Medicine Scholarship

She is a recipient of the MD-Comunidad Scholarship this year and is currently in her 2nd year of medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University. Paola has participated in several initiatives, including the community groups Enlace and Centros Sor Isolina, where students of medicine, public health, nursing and psychology have also joined together to establish the first student-run clinics for the community (Student-Run Free Medical Clinics). She was also the representative of the university’s Social Medicine Interest Group during her first year. In this initiative, she had the opportunity to donate food and necessities to homeless people in Ponce. Being part of these community groups, such as student-run clinics, has confirmed her desire to continue creating opportunities for both the community and the students. One of her professional goals is to be a professor at a school of medicine or public health. Serving different communities has allowed her to develop leadership skills, apply technical skills and continue working on social relationships and communication that will help her for the future. With the university’s support and organizations like our Foundation, the clinics will continue to serve communities in need and allow these initial efforts to be sustainable. As a future physician, Paola is committed to continuously integrate public health with medicine to battle health disparities and social injustice in Puerto Rico.

Bryan Vega Sanabria

Medicine Scholarship

He is a recipient of the MD-Comunidad Scholarship this year and is currently in his 3rd year of medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University. Bryan, together with his partner Eric Graulau, have founded the Clínica del Sur-Student Run Free Clinics, in which they seek to provide continuity in medical service to low-income patients. On the other hand, they provide volunteer opportunities to medical students within this initiative. With the group, known as Enlace, they organized a health fair where they were able to bring donations and assist over 100 people in medical and psychological evaluations. Working as a volunteer has allowed him to create that bond with patients early in his training as a doctor, acquiring the ability to communicate with patients in a professional manner, but treating them as a close family member, so that they feel the confidence to express themselves openly. Also, it has allowed him to grow both professionally and personally. The gratification he feels from caring for patients confirms to him that he is in the right career. For Bryan, these are experiences that every medical student should have, and it is of great importance to him to train a future generation of doctors who are empathetic to patients, especially those in disadvantaged situations.

Laura Santiago Caobi

Conference Scholarship

She is a recipient of the Conference Scholarship this year and is currently in her 4th year of medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University. Recently, Laura had the opportunity to present her research topic “Tripledemic” Impact in a Tertiary Hospital in the South of Puerto Rico at the Pediatric Medical Student Research Forum conference. Having participated in this event was fundamental for her future as a pediatrician. From the research skills to the invaluable communication and networking skills she gained, every facet of this experience was a stepping stone in her medical training. The Conference Scholarship helped Laura gain more learning opportunities at this event. She commits to use each of these learning tools to become a more skilled and empathetic physician in pediatric care.

Gabriel González y Joshua Vivas

Conference Scholarship

They are recipients of the Conference Scholarship this year and are pursuing their medical degree at Ponce Health Sciences University. During the month of July, Gabriel and Joshua presented their research project Identification and Management of Pyoderma Gangrenosum after Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion at the 2023 Skin Inflammation in Human Health and Disease Conference at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. This opportunity significantly complemented both of their medical educations. One of the main goals that the students had in this event was to show the potential and impact of scientific work originating in Puerto Rico, in an institution of great worldwide renown. Another goal was to highlight the dedication and experience of our Island’s researchers and demonstrate their contribution to the medical community. Gabriel and Joshua’s attendance at this conference is a vital step in becoming compassionate and knowledgeable physicians dedicated to provide the highest level of care to future patients.

Kevin D. Hornedo González

Medicine Grant

Gabriela Rosado González

Medicine Grant

Nelson D. Franqui Ríos

Medicine Grant

Paola Rullán Oliver

Medicine Grant

Bryan Vega Sanabria

Medicine Grant

Félix A. Zayas Rodríguez

Medicine Grant

Jean Carlos Quiles Vega

MCAT Grant

Nyleishka Pagán González

MCAT Grant

Darielis M. Ortiz de Jesús

Science Camp Grant

Amelimar Maldonado Echevarría

Science Camp Grant

Karla M. Santiago Soltero

Scientific Research Grant

Keishla M. Arce Ruiz

Scientific Research Grant

Natalia I. Ortiz Alvelo

Scientific Research Grant

Maralexa Martínez Valcárcel

Scientific Research Grant

Gabriel González Díaz

Scientific Research Grant

Delmarie M. Rivera Rodríguez

Conference Grant

Gabriel González & Joshua Vivas

Conference Grant

Yarelis Roque Reyes

Conference Grant

Cayetana Lazcano Etchebarne

Conference Grant

Laura Santiago Caobi

Conference Grant

Alondra Soto González

Conference Grant

Adrián Naoun

Publication Grant

Emil Varas

Publication Grant

Carlos Monroig

Publication Grant

Mariana Fonseca Chavier

MD-PHSU Grant

Adriana Gutiérrez Camacho

MD-PHSU Grant

2022

Eric L. Graulau Rivera

Medicine Grant

Daisy Pulido

Medicine Grant

Carlos A. Monroig Rivera

Medicine Grant

Gerson G. Santiago González

Medicine Grant

Natalia S. Laguna Santiago

Medicine Grant

José I. Acosta Julbe

Medicine Grant

Vanesa Campos Colberg

Medicine Grant

Brian D. Soto Miranda

MD-PHSU Grant

Maralexa Martínez Valcárcel

MD-PHSU Grant

Kimberly N. Pagán Reyes

MCAT Grant

Carla I. Quiles Vélez

MCAT Grant

María F. Dos Santos Torres

MCAT Grant

Kristie M. Torres Montero

MCAT Grant

Eva L. Serrano Menéndez

Science Camp Grant

Angelis Cabrera Rodríguez

Science Camp Grant

Atrim G. Rodríguez Santiago

Science Camp Grant

Amelimar Maldonado Echevarría

Science Camp Grant

Jazmín Z. Jiménez Montes

Science Camp Grant

Nelly Arroyo Alvarado

Health Research Grant

Sheila Valle Cortés

Health Research Grant

Raymond Quiñones Alvarado

Health Research Grant

Beatriz Morales Cabán

Health Research Grant

Edicer Ramírez Rivera

Health Research Grant

Jorge Rivera Velázquez

Health Research Grant

Gerardo Collazo Malavé

Sexual Violence Research Grant

Janice Delgado Díaz

Sexual Violence Research Grant

Gretchen Caballer Rivera

Sexual Violence Research Grant

2021

Juan Silva

Medicine Grant

Evián Pérez

Medicine Grant

Alexandra Alfonso

Medicine Grant

Jessalyn Pla

Health Research Grant

Daraishka Pérez

Health Research Grant

Elliott Rodríguez

Health Research Grant

Jesús Meléndez

Health Research Grant

Eduardo Medina

Health Research Grant

Dianiris Astacio

MD-PHSU Grant

Camille Ruiz

MD-PHSU Grant

Bridgitt Cortés

MCAT Grant

José Rodríguez

MCAT Grant

Gabriela Massanet

MCAT Grant

Yainira Méndez

MD-PHSU Grant

Cristina Rivera

Science Camp Grant

2020

Karlene Vega

MD-PHSU Grant

Laura Rodríguez

MD-PHSU Grant

Gabriel Sacarello

Medicine Grant

Hiram Jiménez

Medicine Grant

Kiara Ortiz

Medicine Grant

Víctor Acosta

Medicine Grant

Edison Martínez

Medicine Grant

Sharlene Santiago

MCAT Grant

Emily Torres

MCAT Grant

Andrea Rodríguez

MCAT Grant

Zally Torres

Health Research Grant

Beatriz Morales

Health Research Grant

Alejandra Medina & Luis López

Health Research Grant

Alexandra Aquino

Health Research Grant

Gabriela Ortiz Soto

Health Research Grant

Robert Rabelo

Health Research Grant

Luis Díaz Medero

Sexual Violence Research Grant

2019

Claudia Colón

Health Research Grant

Jaisy Vega

Health Research Grant

Eva Gordián

Health Research Grant

Analee Aponte

Sexual Violence Research Grant

Astrid Irizarry

Sexual Violence Research Grant

Linda Pérez

Sexual Violence Research Grant

Anthony Robateau

MD-PHSU Grant

Jaymilitte Bosques

MD-PHSU Grant

Joedali Baez

MD-PHSU Grant

Stephanie Sánchez

MD-PHSU Grant

Daniel Rivera

MD-PHSU Grant

Sergio Maldonado

MD-PHSU Grant

2018

Darielys Mejías

MD-PHSU Grant

Yaiel Rodríguez

MD-PHSU Grant

2017

Lorein Moya

MD-PHSU Grant

Sofía Saavedra

MD-PHSU Grant

Javier Colón

MD-PHSU Grant

Francisco Baralt

MD-PHSU Grant

2016

Raymond Isidro

MD-PHSU Grant

Brian Torres

MD-PHSU Grant

Héctor Vargas

MD-PHSU Grant

Lubriel Sambolín

PhD-PHSU Grant

Melanie Hidalgo

PhD-PHSU Grant

Joaris Soto

PhD-PHSU Grant

Angélica Rivera

PhD-PHSU Grant

2015

Rocío Lamboy

PhD-PHSU Grant

Yesenia Castillo

PhD-PHSU Grant

Angel Díaz

MD-PHSU Grant

Jean Carlos Lafontaine

MD-PHSU Grant

Christian Cuvillier

MD-PHSU Grant

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Without a doubt, and for which I am grateful, the Fundación Intellectus scholarship has been an immense support for me, not only professionally, but also personally. After many years of study, receiving awards and being chosen to be an NIH Scholar has been a powerful incentive.
Linda Pérez
BS, MPA, MS, DrPH
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I have seen that the Foundations help a lot to solve the needs that we have as a society. Because of sincere intentions like yours, many of us can continue training as professionals.
Kiara C. Ortiz
MD (Class 2021)
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It is very difficult for me to conceptualize in numbers what the Intellectus Foundation has given me during the past years. However, it is very easy for me to recognize that they have been a pillar in my academic success.
Darielys Mejías
Doctor
Juan-Silva-(MD-Comunidad-2021)
Through the last two years I have helped different communities, not only as a future doctor, but also as a citizen in multiple community initiatives. Having been helping the Santa Elvira community during my first year of medicine, revived my interest in serving different communities around the island and being part of the mobilization of decentralized medical services.
Juan Silva
MD Comunidad 2021

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