Armando J. Arroyo Mejías
About Armando J. Arroyo Mejías
Armando J. Arroyo Mejías is an NIH Post-baccalaureate IRTA currently working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He has a background in Clinical Microbiology, having earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo and completed research internships at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and UVA Health System.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Armando J. Arroyo Mejías has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Post-baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) since 2021. In this role, he engages in research activities that contribute to the NIH's mission of advancing medical knowledge and improving public health. His position at NIH allows him to gain valuable experience in a leading research environment.
Education and Expertise
Armando J. Arroyo Mejías earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, completing his studies from 2016 to 2021. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in microbiological principles and practices, which he applies in his current research role. He also studied Clinical Microbiology at Universidad de Puerto Rico during the same period.
Previous Research Experience
Prior to his current position at NIH, Armando J. Arroyo Mejías gained research experience as a Summer Researcher at UVA Health System in 2019, where he worked for three months. He also held a similar role at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2020, contributing to research efforts for two months. These positions allowed him to develop practical skills in a research setting.
Clinical Microbiology Student Experience
From 2016 to 2021, Armando J. Arroyo Mejías worked as a Clinical Microbiology Student at the University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. During this five-year period, he engaged in various academic and practical activities related to clinical microbiology, enhancing his knowledge and experience in the field.