Purpose The goal of the Alliance Pilot Projects Program (PPP) is to increase the number of underrepresented scientists in clinical and translational research dedicated to the study of health conditions affecting the Hispanic population. The objective of the PPP is to increase the cadre of underrepresented minorities (URM), independent investigators, by advancing their development in…
This year the Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) Core, the Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, and Cyberinfrastructure Enhancement Core (BiBEC) of the Hispanic Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE) and the Hispanic-IN-Research Capability Endowment (HiREC) joined hands to make the 2023 – 2024 Alliance/HiREC call for proposals using Big Data. For this year three teams…
Dr. Marian T. Sepulveda-Orengo, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences at Ponce Health Sciences University, has been announced this year’s recipient of the Research Training Opportunity Program (RTOP). The RTOP is a two-stage training program promoting technology transfer and collaboration among Alliance researchers. Stage 1 of the RTOP involves the Alliance…
Introduction: We are excited to announce a call for research proposals to address the unique and complex challenges faced by the elderly population (55 years or older) living in vulnerable situations in Puerto Rico. This call seeks to support projects prioritizing community-engaged research, promoting health equity, fostering diversity and inclusion, and encouraging multisectoral efforts to…
For the 3rd time, the Tracking and Evaluation Core (TEC) conducted the annual “User Experience and Satisfaction Survey”. This assessment explored the quality and experiences with the Alliance resources and support among its users and gathered their feedback. This anonymous survey was targeted to those investigators and research teams that received at least one…
PDC Spotlight Corner The Mentor-Mentee team composed by Dr. Marian Sepúlveda, mentee and Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences at Ponce Health Sciences University/Ponce Research Institute (PHSU/PRI) and Dr. Kathryn Reissner, mentor and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC-Chapel Hill recently completed the Mentor-Mentee Teams Program sponsored by…
Successful completion of cohort 2022 – 2023 The Scientific Communication in Clinical and Translational Research certificate is organized annually by the Professional Development Core (PDC) of the Hispanic Alliance of Clinical and Translational Research (The Alliance) and partially supported by the Hispanics-In-Research Capability: SoHP & SoM Partnership (HiREC). It was offered mainly online through…
When preparing a budget justification for an NIH (National Institutes of Health) proposal submission, it is important to provide a clear and detailed explanation of how the requested funds will be utilized and why they are necessary for the successful completion of the research project. Here are some key points to include in your budget…
Do you want to contribute to scientific research and improve the health of our population? We are actively searching for dedicated individuals to become part of our Volunteer Registry and participate in exciting research studies. Joining is simple. All you need to do is take a quick 5-minute questionnaire. It’s a small…
Introduction: The purpose of this plan is to establish a procedure that facilitates communication before, during, and after a potential hurricane or tropical storm impact in Puerto Rico. Our main objective is to ensure the safety of Alliance employees, researchers, and participants during such an event. Definitions: Hurricane or Tropical Storm Watch – refers to…