Bayamón, Puerto Rico is a rural but attractive suburb known for museums, family-friendly attractions and various sports facilities. Dr. Astrid Cabrera grew up in Bayamón as the youngest of three kids, surrounded by the natural wonders of picturesque mountains and the livestock of neighbors. She completed all schooling in Puerto Rico up through her undergraduate Biology degree from the University of Puerto Rico, and then she began to look farther afield for her next steps.