Research Trainees of 2016
Dezere Gonzalez
- School: CUNY-John Jay
- Mentor: Dr. Julie Herbstman
- Project: Breastfeeding and Reduced Risk for Breast Cancer

Hadler daSilva*
- School: CUNY-John Jay College
- Mentor: Dr. Matthew Perzanowski
- Project: Allergen Exposure in NYC Subway Trains

Julia Diaz*
- School: CUNY-John Jay College
- Mentor: Dr. Regina Santella
- Project: Development of an Immunoassay to Test 1-Hydroxypyrene Levels in HEALS

Brian Perez
- School: CUNY-John Jay College
- Mentor: Dr. Darby Jack
- Project: Impact of Urban Commuter Biking on Cardiovascular Health

Steven Cortes
- School: CUNY-John Jay College
- Mentor: Dr. Brian Mailloux
- Project: Analysis of Nitrate Concentration in Water Sources around NYC and NJ with Nitrate Kits in Conjunction with Smartphone Cameras

Jorge Carranza
- School: CUNY-John Jay College
- Mentor: Dr. Norman Kleiman
- Project: Arsenic Toxicity and Distribution in the Eye

Victoria Benoit
- School: CUNY-John Jay College
- Mentor: Dr. Joseph Graziano
- Project: Arsenic in Rice: A Cause for Concern

Stephanie Sanchez*
- School: CUNY-John Jay College
- Mentor: Dr. Howard Lieberman
- Project: MEK5 Downregulation Promotes Radio Sensitivity in Prostate Cancer Cells

*2nd Year in the Program







