Delaine M. Zayas-Bazán Burgos is a junior studying biology at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. She aims to complete her bachelor's degree in natural sciences with a major in biology and then pursue a doctorate in cellular development. Delaine has gained research experience through programs such as RISE and an REU, publishing works on topics such as congenital teratomas and the treatment of cytomegalovirus. She also has teaching experience as a tutor and lab assistant. Delaine's skills include fluency in English and Spanish as well as strong oral and written communication abilities from presenting at conferences and authoring proposals and papers.

1. Delaine M. Zayas-Bazán Burgos
500 Boulevard del Río, Apartment 3903 Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791 787-943-4660
delaine.zayasbazan@upr.edu
Education University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, Cayey, Puerto Rico
From August 2012 to present
 Junior in the Biology Department
 Approved or currently taking courses
Concentration
Courses
Concentration
Courses
General Education
Courses
General Biology I
General Biology
Laboratory I
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I
Advance Placement
Exams Approved
in English
General Botany
General Botany Laboratory
Investigation Techniques
Statistics
General Physics I
Advance Placement
Exams Approved
in Spanish
Pre-Calculus I & II
Calculus I & II
General Zoology
General Zoology
Laboratory
History
Social Sciences I & II
General Chemistry I & II
General Chemistry
Laboratory I & II
Scientific Literature English Literature I & II
Spanish Literature I & II
Sociology I
Humanities I, II, IV, V
Objective To successfully complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences with a major
in Biology. To continue graduate studies in Cellular Development and obtain a
Doctorate’s Degree. To be a successful investigator and publish in journals and
editorials.
Experience Teaching Experience
From 2010 to 2012 and from 2014 to present
Tutoring: Acquired an appreciation for working with others. Developed patience and
acquired a greater depth and breadth of understanding of science and
mathematics concepts.
From June 2014 to August 2014
 Mentored an REU student while working as a laboratory assistant in Dr. E.
Heart’s Laboratory
Community Service Experience
From 2009 to 2012 National Junior Honor Society and National Honor Society
 Teamwork abilities were discovered
 Leadership skills were polished
Research Experience
 Written Proposal about Congenital Teratomas
 Oral Proposal presentation about Congenital Teratomas
 Review Paper about The Best Treatment of Cytomegalovirus
 Former member of the R.I.S.E. Program, Research Initiative in Scientific
Enhancement

2. Delaine M. Zayas-Bazán Burgos
500 Boulevard del Río Apartment 3903 Humacao, Puerto Rico 00791 787-943-4660
delaine.zayasbazan@upr.edu
 Awarded with a summer internship position at the University of Massachusetts
 Participated in the Research Experience for Undergrads Program at the Marine
Biological Laboratory from June to August 2013
 Oral Summer Investigation Project presentation about NQO1 modulates redox
status and H2O2 levels in pancreatic β-cells
 Poster about NQO1 modulates redox status and H2O2 levels in pancreatic β-
cells
Skills Language Skills
 Fluent in English and in Spanish
People Skills
 Leader
 Teammate
Communication Skills
 Oral and written communication skills expressed in the oral presentations
and in the written works done throughout the course of the science classes.
 Capable of writing a proposal and a review paper
Interests Interested in research, writing and presenting
Interested in science, technology, cancer and medicine
Interested in community service, helping others and teaching others
Interested in theater, music, literature and art
Interested in an active and sporty lifestyle
References The directors of the R.I.S.E. Program Dr. E. Díaz, Dr. R. Ross and Dr. E.
Gónzalez
My mentors Dr. E. Heart and Dr. J. Gray