
Ángel R. Núñez Marrero graduated from Biology and Industrial
Microbiology from University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez, and a MSc.
in Public Health Microbiology from UPR Medical Sciences Campus.
He completed his PhD. in Biomedical Sciences, in 2019, from Ponce
health sciences University, with focus on breast cancer genetics and
tumor microenvironment dynamics. He is an Assistant Professor in the
Sciences and Technology Department at Inter-American University of
Puerto Rico in Barranquitas. He has 15 years of teaching experience,
including online education. He also worked in Amgen Manufacturing
Ltd. For 5 years. Dr. Núñez has extensive experience in developing
workshops for students and STEM school teachers. At Inter
Barranquitas he currently serves as the Sciences and Technology
Department Coordinator. His research interests include genetic
predisposition to breast and colorectal cancer as well as identifying immune markers related to antitumor
tumor microenvironment. He also contributes with several bioprospecting related projects in Campus
(anunez@br.inter.edu ).
Dr. Angel R. Núñez Marrero
Co – principal Director
USDA NIFA PDAL K-14
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Barranquitas Campus
PO Box 517, Barranquitas, PR 00794
Office Phone (+1) 787-857-3600 Extension: #2067