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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear all,<br>I am happy to extend an invitation for you to apply to our new REU-CRIB summer program at UPR-Rio Piedras. Our program focuses on areas of molecular biosciences.<br>Please see attached the application form and instructions. I am also sending a list of proposed research mentors.<br>This is a 10 week program where students will spend time doing research as well as research-related and educational activities.<br>The stipend is $5,000 for the 10 weeks.<br>Tentatively the program will run from May14 to July 21st.<br><br>I look forward to receiving your applications.<br>Best,<br><br>Migdalisel Colon-Berlingeri, Ph.D.<br>Assistant Professor<br>Department of Biology<br>University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras<br>CN317, <a href="tel:787-764-0000%20X2037">787-764-0000 X2037</a><br><a href="mailto:lisycolonberlingeri@yahoo.com">lisycolonberlingeri@yahoo.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>