Nelly A. Arroyo

Nelly A. Arroyo

Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, Puerto Rico

Abstract 7454: The functional role of promoter germline variants in breast cancer susceptibility genes

What are your long-term career objectives? 

I aim to be part of the faculty in an academic research-oriented institution. As a researcher, I will focus on breast cancer genetics to help improve the screening, surveillance strategies, and medical treatments among underrepresented populations. Although the existing disparities in genetic studies are decreasing still is not enough to reduce the cancer burden among minorities.