Program

VI Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology

Friday, March 15, 2013 • Universidad del Turabo • Gurabo, Puerto Rico

Scientific Program

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Convener:  Dr. José R. Pérez-Jiménez, Universidad del Turabo, PR

8:00 am  Registration

8:45 am  Welcome Remarks

                  Dr. Roberto Lorán, Vice Chancellor, Universidad del Turabo, PR

9:00 am  Introduction to the Symposium

                  Dr. José R. Pérez-Jiménez, Director I³ & PRIMER, Universidad del Turabo, PR

9:15 am   The transforming legacy: views from a citizen scholar

                           Dr. Alejandro Ruiz Acevedo; University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, PR

10:00 am  Microbial biochemistry: medical and industrial applications

                  Dr. Abel Baerga Ortiz; University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, PR

10:30 am  Recess

10:45 am  Alkane Degraders in Puerto Rico: An Introduction to an Unknown World

                  Ms. Yomarie Bernier; Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, PR

11:00 am  Fungi to the Rescue of a Hypersaline Lagoon: Anthropogenic Impact Vs. biodegradation Capability

                  Prof. Juan Acevedo; Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, PR

11:15 am   Transport of Pathogens and Fecal Indicators in Recreational Waters: Urban or Agricultural Influence?

                  Dr. Marirosa Molina; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, GA

11:45 pm Closing Remarks: Tropical Bioprospecting Venture

                  Dr. José R. Pérez-Jiménez, Director I³ and PRIMER, Universidad del Turabo, PR

12:15 pm   Adjourn

                  Dr. José R. Pérez-Jiménez, Director I³ and PRIMER, Universidad del Turabo, PR

12:30 pm  Lunch and Poster Session. Salón de Actos, UT 

Distinguished keynote address

Guest researchers seminars

Graduate students presentations

Poster session in the afternoon