Dr. Lisette Alcantara S | Environmental Science | Best Scholar Award
Graduate Researcher, University of Rochester, United States
Dr. Lisette Alcรกntara S. is a medical doctor, biomedical researcher, and Ph.D. candidate with over 15 years of clinical practice and 7 years of experience in medical affairs and clinical research. She is dedicated to advancing global health through her work on HIV care, COVID-19 vaccine responses, and evidence-based medical education. As an expert in pharmacotherapy and clinical research methodologies, she mentors and educates healthcare professionals, having trained over 260 individuals in family medicine and community outreach. Her research and expertise bridge clinical practice with scientific discovery to address pressing health challenges. ๐๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฌ
Publication Profile
Education
Dr. Alcรกntara holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Instituto Tecnolรณgico de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (2009). She also earned a Master of Science in Health Systems Administration, with advanced certificates in Healthcare Finance and Project Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology (2017). She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Translational Biomedical Science at the University of Rochester, with an expected graduation date of 2025. ๐๐
Experience
Dr. Alcรกntara’s professional journey spans clinical practice, research, and teaching. She has served as a graduate researcher at the University of Rochester, contributing to impactful research in infectious disease and immunology. In her role as a Data Analyst & Academic Detailer, she led a successful collaboration with the New York State Department of Health, training over 600 healthcare professionals in HIV care. She has also worked as a physician and medical science liaison for the Ministry of Public Health of the Dominican Republic and as a professor of family medicine at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐๐
Research Interests
Dr. Alcรกntaraโs research focuses on translational biomedical sciences, particularly in infectious diseases, immunology, and global health. She has conducted pioneering research on the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in vulnerable populations, including transplant recipients and hemodialysis patients. Additionally, she explores vaccine skepticism and gender identity’s impact on healthcare practices, with a focus on improving public health outcomes through innovative clinical and educational initiatives. ๐งฌ๐ฌ๐
Awards
Throughout her career, Dr. Alcรกntara has demonstrated excellence in both research and clinical care. She has received accolades for her contributions to HIV care and vaccine research, particularly in underrepresented populations. She has also been recognized for her dedication to healthcare education and for training hundreds of healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and public health. ๐๐๐ฉโโ๏ธ
Publications
Alcantara Sanchez, L.; Alvarez Guerra, E.; Li, D.; King, S.M.; Hilchey, S.P.; Zhou, Q.; Dewhurst, S.; Fiscella, K.; Zand, M.S. Antibody Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Transplant Recipients and Hemodialysis Patients: Data from the Dominican Republic. Vaccines, 2024, 12, 1312. Link to article
Zand MS, Spallina S, Ross A, Zandi K, Pawlowski A, et al. (2024) Correction: Ventilation during COVID-19 in a school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). PLOS ONE, 19(11): e0313792. Link to article
Dye, Timothy D. PhD; Eckert, Cody; Levandowski, Brooke A. PhD; Farovitch, Lorne PhD; Alcรกntara, Lisette MD, MS; Pressman, Eva K. MD. Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism: A Global Assessment [ID 2683475]. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 143(5S): p 5S, May 2024. DOI
Zand, M. S., Spallina, S., Ross, A., Zandi, K., Pawlowski, A., Seplaki, C. L., . . . Foxe, J. J. (2023). Ventilation during COVID-19 in a school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). medRxiv, 2023.200. Link to article