Dr. Jailenne I. Quiñones-Rodríguez is an Assistant Professor of Anatomical Sciences at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM), where she serves as Course Director for Clinical Anatomy and Program Director of the Anatomy Excellence Program. She holds a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Her scholarly work focuses on clinical and surgical anatomy, anatomical variation, morphometric analysis, and the clinical relevance of population-based anatomical differences. She has led multiple cadaveric investigations examining neurovascular anatomy and clinically significant morphometric variations, with applications to surgical practice, anatomical education, and translational medical research. In addition, Dr. Quiñones-Rodríguez advances anatomy education through the integration of emerging technologies, including virtual reality, 3D visualization, digital anatomical modeling, and innovative approaches to embryology and anatomical sciences education. She is committed to mentoring undergraduates, medical students, medical residents, physicians and early career scientists in research, scholarly dissemination, and professional development.
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Conroe, Texas, USA
Anatomy Scholars Program
American Association for Anatomy
Productivity Award
Puerto Rico IDeA Network Biomedical Research Excellence (PRINBRE)
PRINBRE is a program inspired by the National Institutes of Health Institutional Developmental Awards: IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). Thus, PRINBRE is a program whose efforts are to promote the continued development of biomedical research infrastructure in Puerto Rico.
Academic Distinction Scholarship
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine