We are pleased to announce that Verónica Miranda and Glorimi Pagán, two experienced clinical research nurses, have joined our team. Over the next few days, they will be undergoing training to become familiar with our internal protocols and procedures, and are now available to support your clinical studies. We kindly ask that you complete the necessary…
Spotlight on Research: Dr. Catherine Chacin Presents at ISCORE-RC Journal Club Dr. Catherine Chacin, a graduated from the Clinical Research Coordinator Development Program (CRCDP), led a compelling discussion at the ISCORE-RC Journal Club. Her presentation focused on a 2023 article from Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications titled: “Clinical Research Coordinators: Key Components of an Efficient Clinical…
The Evaluation Core conducted a Social Network Analysis (SNA) to map and understand collaboration patterns across five years of the Alliance Pilot Project Calls (2020–2025). This innovative approach mapped Principal Investigators (PI)-centered collaborations (i.e., PI-to-collaborator links), representing the proposal-based connections across the research proposals applications submitted (research concepts papers and proposals) from 2020 to 2025.…
On May 7th the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research hosted its 14th Scientific Day at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan Puerto Rico. An event that showcased research in advancements in health through implementation science. Dr. Ileana Rodriguez, researcher, pharmacy professor, and GROW PR Network member presented findings on a collaborative project titled…
ISCORE-RC Engages at Alliance 14th Scientific Day: Advances in Health through Implementation Science: Research in Real-World Practice and Community Settings The Alliance ISCORE-RC team participated in the Alliance 14th Scientific Day, held on May 7, at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees offering the ISCORE-RC…
On April 24, 2025, Ponce Health Sciences University Public Health Program doctoral student, Mrs. Heidi Carrero Vallés, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation in epidemiology titled “Retention and Adherence to Buprenorphine Medication in Patients Diagnosed with Opioid Use at a Community-Based Clinic in Southern Puerto Rico.” The objectives of the research project were to describe the…
Event Summary As part of Puerto Rico Clinical and Translational Research Week and with a record breaking attendance of 200, the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (the Alliance) held its 14th Scientific Day on May 7, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Centered on the theme “Advances in…
The 19th Annual Scientific Conference and 3rd RCMI Symposium on Health Disparities, was held on May 17, 2025, at PHSU’s new Auditorium and Academic Tower, was a major success. The event aimed to showcase ongoing research at PHSU and its affiliates while highlighting health disparities affecting the Puerto Rican community. It featured panels on cancer,…
GROW PR Network welcomes its newest member! Generating Research Opportunities Working Together for Puerto Rico welcomes its newest member! Fundación Ven-Rose is a nonprofit organization, established in 2021, deeply committed to advancing equity in healthcare access, specifically in the delivery of cancer and renal therapies across Puerto Rico. With a mission grounded in compassion and…
45th Research and Education Forum The Alliance ISCORE-RC team participated in the 45th 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. They showcased how ISCORE’s services can connect investigators…