02 ABOUT ME
JOEL ACEVEDO-NIETO, PHD
I had difficulty concentrating on daily tasks and schoolwork during my childhood and adolescence. As a result, I lagged in many areas and struggled with low self-esteem. With an exemplary background in neuroscience and psychology, I overcame my struggles and earned several innovation and healthcare certifications and other important milestones in my career.
03 ExperiencE
2014-2015
Latin American Training Program
Fellow
Joel was part of the LATP learning about neuroscience and research protocols
2016-2018
Sharp Focus VR
Startup
Virtual Reality solution for kids with ADHD. We won 50k in grants.
2019
Young Scientist Forum
Top 100 YSF
Acevedo was elected to join the World Laureates Association event in Shanghai, China
2019
MIT / Harvard Medical School
Healthcare Innovation Bootcamp
Joel has earned several certifications in innovation and technology from MIT and Harvard Medical School...
2021-2022
Semilla Fellowship
Fellow
Scientific program based on STEM+M. Program from Mayo Clinic, Boys & Girls Club and Medical Sciences Campus, UPR.
2023-2025
Post Doctoral Master in Clinical & Translational Research Program
Post Doc fellow
Supported by The National Institutes of Health: Award Number HCTRECD R25MD007607 From the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
