Biography

Dinamaris has been involved in research at UCF since 2022, contributing to projects focused on women’s health, substance use, HIV, mental health, and the effects of COVID-19 and Long COVID across the United States, Latin America, and Spain. Her research experience has included qualitative and quantitative research, bilingual Spanish-English translation and back-translation, international data collection, literature reviews, and research dissemination. She has presented her work at regional, national, and international conferences, including research on Long COVID among women presented in Seville, Spain.

As her research interests have expanded, Dinamaris has become increasingly involved in clinical and translational research. She currently serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator for the WAVE Study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating water-soluble cannabidiol (CBD) for reducing risky alcohol use. Her work includes clinical trial start-up, regulatory preparation, development of study procedures, coordination with research and clinical personnel, and preparation for participant recruitment and trial implementation.

Dinamaris aspires to become a physician and hopes to integrate research, medicine, and compassionate patient care throughout her career. She is particularly interested in understanding how scientific discoveries can be translated into meaningful improvements in patients’ lives. Outside of research and medicine, music has remained an important part of her life, strengthening her appreciation for creativity, discipline, and human connection. Ultimately, she hopes to use her experiences in science, medicine, service, and music to positively impact the individuals and communities she serves.

Poster and Presentations

Feb 2024.”Investigating the Association Between Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation, and Lifetime Abuse Among Women with a History of Alcohol Abuse” University of Central Florida Substance Use Policy Evaluation and Research (SUPER) Conference

March 2024. “Exploring the Link Between Neurocognitive Function and Long COVID: a Comprehensive Review” University of Central Florida Student Scholar Symposium

April 2024. “Understanding the Relationship Between Emotional Regulation, Impulsivity, Mental Health and Lifetime Abuse Among Women with a History of Marijuana and Alcohol Abuse at Risk for HIV” Florida HIV CPR Conference

April 2025. “La Carga Invisible del COVID Persistente: Interacciones Entre Memoria, Ansiedad y Apoyo Social en Mujeres Jóvenes//The Invisible Burden of Long Covid: Interactions Between Memory, Anxiety, and Social Support in Young Women” Fundación Centro de Estudios Andaluces Conferencia

April 2026. “Cannabidiol (CBD) Use for Post-Traumatic Stress: A Review for Symptom Reduction, Treatment Outcomes, and Clinical Evidence” University of Florida Women Rising in Medicine Conference

Thesis

https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/50