Dr. Luis Delaye works at the Research and Advanced Studies Centre of the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico (CINVESTAV). His work takes place in the Evolutionary Genomics laboratory within the department of Genetic Engineering, and his area of research is the origin and evolution of new genes, the evolution of reduced genomes, and horizontal gene transfer. In his early years, his interests were focused on the origin of organisms, and as a result, he has been devoted to the subject of evolution since his undergraduate studies in Biology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). In 2009, Dr. Delaye completed his postdoctoral studies in Valencia, Spain.

Dr. Gabriela Olmedo works for the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV) Irapuato, Guanajuato where she is the chief of the Department of Genetic Engineering. She is an expert microbiologist, with her research focusing on RNA metabolism and bacterial comparative genomics. She is currently working on a research project studying the biodiversity of Cuatro Cienegas, Coahuila, Mexico. This place is known for its 300 lakes that have a similar trophic chain to the Jurassic Period. She received her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Haitian women in Little Haiti have a higher cervical cancer incidence rate than women of other ethnic groups in Miami, Florida. In our study, we surveyed 246 women about their Pap smear screening behavior, as well as their knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. Data was collected as part of an ongoing Community-Based Participatory Research project called 'Patnè en Aksyon' ('Partners in Action'). From our results, we were able to conclude that study participants have limited knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer, and they infrequently participate in Pap smear screening. Therefore, it is vital that Little Haiti's female population learn more about HPV and cervical cancer in order to encourage disease prevention and reduce mortality rates.