IDGeNe 2024 Application Form

IDGeNe 2026 Application Form

Increasing Diversity in Genomics for the Next Generation (IDGeNe)
The IDGeNe program aims to attract students into the Genomics field by providing meaningful, in depth, experiences in areas of research associated with Genomics and by providing a series of academic and professional activities that will prepare a new generation of promising underrepresented students to insert themselves into this growing biomedical field.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2026

Please visit our website for more details about the program: natsci.uprrp.edu/idgene/
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Please select at least three (3) IDGeNe research mentor (s) of your interest*

José L. Agosto, PhD - Effect of the Microbiota on BehaviorPaul Bayman, PhD - Mycology, Plant Pathology, Microbial InteractionsCarla Restrepo, PhD - Large-scale structure, function, and dynamics of tropical mountainsCarmen Cadilla, PhD - Mechanisms of Transcription Factors BindingJosé E. García-Arrarás, PhD - Genomics of Organ RegenerationAlfredo Ghezzi, PhD - Genomics and Epigenomics of Drug-neuroadaptation and Addiction.Tugrul Giray, PhD - Neurogenomics of Honeybee Social PlasticityFilipa Godoy-Vitorino, PhD - Microbial Genomics in Human Papillomavirus-Induced CarcinogenesisHeeralal Janwa, PhD - Information Theory, Network Sciences, BioInformaticsClifford J. Louime, PhD - Microbiome of Coastal Marine EcosystemsHumberto Ortiz-Zuazaga, PhD - Bioinformatics of Gene ExpressionRiccardo Papa, PhD - Population GenomicsMaría E. Pérez-Hernández, PhD - Bayesian Biostatistics and its Applications in Life SciencesJosué Pérez-Santiago, PhD - Cancer MicrobiomicsLuis R. Pericchi, PhD - Bayesian Statistics in Genomic StudiesEsther A. Peterson-Peguero, PhD - Cancer BiologyAbiel Roche-Lima, PhD - Bioinformatics and Health InformaticsImilce A. Rodríguez-Fernández, PhD - Intestinal Microbiome Roles in Metabolism and AgingJosé A. Rodríguez-Martínez, PhD - Genome Decoding by Transcription FactorsGary A. Toranzos, PhD - Microbial Metagenomics in Different EnvironmentsMarie Lluberes Contreras, PhD - Computer ScienceTrevor Fristoe, PhD - BiologyKelcie Chiquillo, PhD - BiologyOther

Personal Statement
Please state, concisely, your career goals.*
What is your understanding of a research career?*
Why are you interested in Genomics?*
How did you learn about the IDGeNe program?

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Complete your application by submitting:
- Two (2) letters of recommendation, via email: id.gene@upr.edu
- Official transcript to the following address:
IDGeNe PROGRAM
17 Ave Universidad Ste 1701
San Juan, PR 00925-2537
- Unofficial Transcript, via email: id.gene@upr.edu
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: MARCH 13, 2026
By submitting this application, I certify that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false information, plagiarism and falsification of supplemental information are considered acts of academic misconduct and I could be subjected to administrative penalties as described in the academic institution’s bylaws.
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IDGeNe 2026 Application Form