Internal Medicine Resident
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Ayelen Rodriguez Portelles, MD, is a Second Year Internal Medicine resident at the University of Manitoba, with a strong focus on cardiovascular medicine. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences of Holguín, Cuba, where she was recognized with multiple national awards for research excellence.
Her work centers on translational cardiovascular research, particularly the role of lipid mediators in cardiogenic shock and acute coronary syndromes. Her current research examines oxolipidomic changes in patients who develop cardiogenic shock following ST-elevation myocardial infarction, aiming to identify novel biomarkers and improve risk stratification in critically ill patients. Her work has been presented at national and international conferences and has received multiple awards, including the Roberto Bolli Young Investigator Award and First Prize for Original Investigation at Internal Medicine Resident Research Day.
She is pursuing a career in cardiology, with interests in cardiac intensive care, heart failure, and cardiovascular prevention, aiming to integrate clinical care with translational research.
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Friday, March 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST