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 10 years we have helped more than 1.6K medicine students, researchers, undergraduate, pre-college students and others, in their professional growth through our scholarship program and other donations.
Conference Scholarship
He is a recipient of the Conference Scholarship this year and will soon begin his 4th year in August at Ponce Health Sciences University. During the month of June, José had the opportunity to present his research titled The Leptin Puzzle: Decoding Genes, Morbid Obesity, Sleep-Related Disorders and Its Influence. His project was presented at the Sleep 2024 conference in Texas. For José, “being present at this conference goes beyond simply attending a renowned event; It is the key to continuing his growth and exhibiting his work in a high-level forum. “The prospect of sharing his research with subject matter experts and collaborating with leaders in the field is a fundamental privilege for his progression as a healthcare professional.” The event not only provides a platform for his growth, but is also a space that drives collaboration, learning and progress in the dynamic field of medicine. José tells us that “he is committed to making the most of these unique opportunities and contributing to the continued advancement of science and medicine.”
MCAT Scholarship
She is a recipient of the MCAT Scholarship this year and will soon begin her 4th year of Pre-Medicine Baccalaureate. During her studies, she has been an active member of several student organizations such as MEDLIFE, AMIE UPR-RP and “Impacto Boricua”, carrying out volunteering in animal shelters, family homes and shadowing to understand medical well-being. She recently started a community service project on raising awareness about helping and adopting animals by informing others about the current situation in the country. Emily has now decided to major in Medical and Health Humanities to pursue her interest in a medical career and truly understand everyone she interacts with.
Sexual Violence Research Scholarship
He was a recipient of the Sexual Violence Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently a student at the School of Medicine-San Juan Bautista. His project Experiences of sexual misconduct and violence among residents and medical students in academic healthcare settings in Puerto Rico focuses on “promoting the implementation of new policies that do not put the career, education and reputation of victims at risk, with the purpose of making the medical field a healthier and safer work and learning environment.” David, along with his project team, want to educate their participants “about the actions that can be taken in situations of sexual violence; This in turn safeguards the privacy of the participants and provides appropriate routes of support to those victims who wish to do so.”
Health Research Scholarship
She was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently a student at Ponce Health Sciences University. Fabiana is working on the project A Neutrophil-Centered Assessment on Inflammation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which focuses on “exploring the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and the inflammatory response generated by neutrophils, key cells of the immune system.” The main purpose of this project is to “elucidate the role of these cells in apnea and determine how their activity is related to the severity of the disease.” Fabiana and her project colleagues “aspire to discover innovative methods to monitor the disease and propose therapies that mitigate complications linked to obstructive sleep apnea, especially in the patient population in Puerto Rico.”
Health Research Scholarship
He was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in public health, with a focus on the epidemiology field. Erik works on the project Social determinants of mental health among medical students in Puerto Rico: A mixed-methods study. This project “focuses on a cross-sectional study that adopts a mixed methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative components supported by evidence. The methodology has been designed to obtain a holistic understanding of the relationship between the social determinants of health and the mental health symptoms that medical students in Puerto Rico currently face.” This research is expected to offer “significant contributions that influence the development of public health interventions aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of future health professionals on the island.”
Science Camp Scholarship
She is a recipient of the Science Camp Scholarship this year and completed her 12th grade at the Piaget Bilingual Academy school in May 2024. During the month of June she participated in the Medical Sciences Campus Summer Seminar and soon will be starting her Baccalaureate at the UPR-Río Piedras university. For Yarelis, participating in a summer science camp enriches her education, strengthens her scientific skills, and prepares her for her future studies and scientific career. Yarelis “is excited about the opportunity to immerse herself in a collaborative and inspiring learning environment where she can fuel her passion for science and help others understand it”.
MD-Community Scholarship
She is a recipient of the MD-Community Scholarship this year and is currently studying at the Universidad Central del Caribe. One of her greatest goals is to promote social mobility in medicine, especially for minority students, such as those from the eastern area of the island. “Her story and journey to become a physician has made her recognize the lack of opportunities that many individuals outside the metropolitan area experience by not having the same access to resources and/or guidance from peers who have excelled within the field. Now, as a doctor in training, Joan has channeled a helplessness into empathy and commitment to her patients, devoting them the support and attention they need in their battle against this and other diseases. This is why the student aspires to continue getting involved with her community and give them through her efforts everything that they have contributed to her as a person and future doctor.
Health Research Scholarship
Paola has received 2 Intellectus scholarships during 2023. During the month of June 2023 she received a scholarship to cover her tuition costs in medicine and in November 2023 she was awarded a scholarship, along with his colleague Yousef Majid, to cover expenses of the project Promoting Health Care in Puerto Rico through Multidisciplinary Clinics led by Ponce Health Sciences University Students. This research seeks to provide medical, nursing and psychological services to communities in Puerto Rico that lack health insurance and/or cannot pay for medical care. It will focus on addressing and preventing systemic barriers affecting the population to encourage sustainability in its model. Along with the participation of community groups, the Student-Run Free Clinics (Clínica del Sur) bring together students to provide free medical services to the southern regions of Puerto Rico.
Health Research Scholarship
She was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in genetics. Her project Defining Allelic Variations in High Frequency Among the Puerto Rican Population in Genes Associated with Coronary Heart Diseases focuses on “identifying allelic variations to associate genetic factors that contribute to the high prevalence of coronary heart diseases in Puerto Rico. It is hoped that the findings of this research can help improve early detection, prevention and treatments adapted to the Puerto Rican population. Nicol indicates that “with the assistance of our scholarship, this research will provide knowledge that will allow advances in treatments and thus improve the health of its population.”
Health Research Scholarship
He was a recipient of the Health Research Scholarship in 2023 and is currently pursuing his doctorate in medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University. The project developed by Rafael and his project team, Value-Based Health Care Research Fellowship, focuses on the implementation and optimization of the Value-Based Health Care model in the institution’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery. It shows that value-based healthcare improves patient satisfaction while minimizing the costs of unnecessary treatments. The student understands that applying this new model will alleviate the burden that millions of patients face when seeking high-quality treatment. Rafael “hopes to benefit the health of the people of Puerto Rico by being at the forefront of this new health system in our country, thus applying the concepts learned throughout his research with the support of Fundación Intellectus.”
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These are the stories of our 2023 scholarship recipients
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