1ST place winner, Resident Poster Viewing Recognition Award in the Biology Category, 2013
John G. Coniglio Prize in Biochemistry, 2009
Basic Science Research Poster Presentation Award, 2004
Minority Scholar Award in Cancer Research, 2003
Dissertation Research Award, 2003
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Award, 2001
College of Arts and Sciences Medal for Excellence, 2000
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Scholar, 1998
1ST place winner, Resident Poster Viewing Recognition Award in the Biology Category ASTRO, 2013
John G. Coniglio Prize in Biochemistry Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2009
Basic Science Research Poster Presentation Award, Annual Research Forum Vanderbilt Medical Center, 2004
Breast Cancer Research Program of the Office for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program Predoctoral Traineeship Award Department of Defense, 2004
Minority Scholar Award in Cancer Research AACR, 2003
Dissertation Research Award Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 2003
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Award 2001
College of Arts and Sciences Medal for Excellence University of Puerto Rico, 2000
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2007
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Postdoctoral Fellowship, Public Health Service Department of Health and Human Services, 2007
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Scholar NIH-NIGMS, 1998