During spring break, I had the opportunity to present my research in Boston at the American Heart Association Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health conference, titled “Al Ritmo del Corazón: Regional Differences in Physical Activity and Hypertension Across Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Mainland United States.” This is a topic I am very passionate about, as it explores regional differences in cardiovascular health and how to prevent them. This research would not have been possible without the support of my mentors, Dr. Miller and Dr. Leung, who are also part of my honors committee. I am also incredibly grateful to the Honors Program for funding this trip; without their support, none of this would have been possible.
The conference lasted four days, during which I had the opportunity to attend sessions on topics that truly interest me and relate to what I hope to specialize in in the future, explore other research presentations, and connect with physicians, researchers, and professors from different medical schools. Without a doubt, this was an enriching experience that reaffirmed my passion for medicine and research. I am once again very thankful to my mentors and the Honors Program for making this possible!
— Agnes Torres