ISCORE Resource Center May 2026 Newsletter
The Alliance

The Alliance ISCORE team: Catherine Rivera, Sylvia Davila, Antonia Ortiz, Dr.Carlos Luciano, Dr. Mary H. Mays, Denisse Rivera and Omar Ortega
The Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research is proud to be part of the IDeA State Consortium for a Clinical Research Resource Center (ISCORE-RC). ISCORE-RC serves as a catalyst to increase the number of clinical studies in IDeA states. ISCORE-RC achieves this mission by offering:
To learn more about ISCORE-RC and how to be part of expanding clinical trials access across Puerto Rico, please contact Sylvia Dávila, (sylvia.davila1@upr.edu).
This program is funded by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (U24GM150446)
The Alliance I SCORE-RC team participated in the 46th Annual Research and Education Forum held at the Medical Sciences Campus. During the forum, they had the opportunity to engage with a wide range of attendees, including physicians, study coordinators, faculty, and graduate students.
As part of ISCORE-RC’s commitment to strengthening clinical research in Puerto Rico, the Pediatric Advanced Certificate (PAC) program prepares professionals to excel in pediatric clinical trials.
Implementation of a Quality Culture at the Research Site. A quality culture is reflected in the consistency of the site’s daily processes. Standardization of procedures and effective team communication help minimize errors and ensure protocol compliance.
Quality assurance in clinical research requires consistent application of standardized practices to ensure part icipant safety, data integrity, and regulatory com pliance.
We extend our congratulations to the trainees who successfully completed the Clinical Research Coordinator Development Program in November. This achievement marks an important step in their professional journey, and we wish them success as they advance in their careers.