Pattatucci Joins Center for Scientific Review

Dr. Ángela Pattatucci recently joined the Center for Scientific Review as scientific review administrator for two study sections in the AIDS and related research integrated review group. These sections review applications in the areas of behavioral science, prevention and epidemiology. She received postdoctoral training at NIH in epidemiology and behavior genetics, spending 2 years with NICHD and an additional 2 years with NCI and the Clinical Center. Hailing from Puerto Rico, she then spent 2 years as professor of epidemiology and experimental psychology at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. This was followed by 3 years at the University of Puerto Rico as professor of psychology and sociology, and also as director of evaluation and assessment for the Puerto Rico Statewide Systemic Initiative (SSI), University of Puerto Rico. The SSI program, aimed at all public school students in Puerto Rico, is an intervention designed to increase students' knowledge and skills in science and mathematics. Pattatucci also recently completed a 1-year visiting professorship at the University of Louisville in women's studies and psychology, prior to joining CSR. She has a broad range of publications, including her book entitled Women in Science: Meeting Career Challenges, which has been used as a textbook in undergraduate and graduate school.