Dr. Felix E. Rivera-Mariani is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Lynn University with expertise in immunology, environmental health, and computational biology. A PhD from the University of Puerto Rico with a postdoc at Johns Hopkins, he founded the RIPLRT Institute to advance respiratory health research and mentor future scientists.
He is deeply committed to inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity (IDARE), which is a foundational pillar of his professional work. Dr. Rivera-Mariani founded "Vistazo A La Ciencia, " a multimedia science communication platform, to make science accessible, particularly to Spanish-speaking communities.
He is a principal investigator on a research project studying the effects of therapeutic group drumming on stress biomarkers.
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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Associate Professor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Personality Overview
How Felix shows up
ROI Driven
Fast But Analytical
Precise But Practical
They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.
Priorities
Topics Felix cares about
Respiratory Immunology
His core research focuses on immunological and environmental health approaches to improve respiratory well-being in society, particularly through his work at the RIPLRT Institute.
Diversity in STEM
He is guided by an unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity (IDARE), which he embeds in his teaching and mentoring philosophies.
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Career
Work history
1-2024
Associate Professor
Lynn University
8-2022 - 12-2023
Scientist
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
5-2020
Founder, President, Producer
Vistazo A La Ciencia
11-2018 - 5-2022
Chair - Pre-Professional Recommendations Committee (College of Biomedical Sciences)
Larkin University I Learning Together
10-2018 - 5-2020
Chair - Larkin University Research Advisory Committee
Larkin University I Learning Together
In the press
Media appearances
Felix Rivera-Mariani joins nationwide research project. Featured in Lynn University News
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