Biography

Ivana Marrero is the Fall 2024 Puerto Rico Research Hub Intern for the Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives. She is a Sophomore at the University of Central Florida pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences. Marrero is a member of the Pre-Dental Student Association and Peer Mentorship at the College of Medicine. Her research interests include dental care accessibility and practice, Puerto Rican populations, and molecular biology research. Upon graduation, she plans to attend dental school. A student of English and Spanish, Marrero has lived and visited Puerto Rico. She has also traveled to Panama on a dental service trip.