Research Interest: Obesity, diabetes, and liver diseases Place of origin: Puerto Rico, United States Bio: Hey there! I'm Juan, originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico. I'm a PhD candidate in the Cell and Developmental Biology program. In the lab, I channel my passion into unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying liver disease caused by obesity and other risk factors, notably type 2 diabetes. As hobbies, I find joy in sports, particularly basketball, and outdoor adventures like kayaking and skiing. Additionally, I love spending downtime watching movies, which is the perfect way to add entertainment to my day.