INVESTIGATOR SPOTLIGHT Dr. Yaritza Inostroza-Nieves Receives Research Award Advancing research on stress, sleep, and early cardiovascular risk in Puerto Rican children. Dr. Yaritza Inostroza-Nieves Associate Professor and Research Center Co-director San Juan Bautista School of Medicine We are pleased to share that Dr. Yaritza Inostroza-Nieves, Associate Professor and Research Center Co-director at San Juan Bautista…
NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH November 2026 — Standing together for people living with Alzheimer’s and those who care for them in Puerto Rico As part of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE), supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of…
Funding Opportunity Announcement Community-Academic/Provider Partnerships (CAPs) Deadline for submissions: November 20, 2026 Project funding period: January 2027–June 2027 Apply Now Lea en español What is a CAP? Community-Academic/Provider Partnerships (CAPs) are structured collaborations among academic researchers, healthcare providers, and community partners to develop and conduct research addressing identified health priorities in Puerto Rico. CAPs promote…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink October Finding it early matters The Alliance showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October, we turn our attention to breast cancer, a disease that continues to affect thousands of women and families across Puerto Rico. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women on the island…
Men’s Health Month is observed every June to encourage men of all ages to prioritize their health, engage in preventive care, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. The official 2026 theme is “Partners in Care: For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan,” highlighting the role of families, communities, and care partners in supporting men’s health. Men’s Health Week runs from June 15 to 21, 2026, culminating with Father’s Day on June 21.
The mental health of the Puerto Rican population has been fundamentally reshaped by a rapid, chronological succession of large-scale emergencies. This cycle of disasters has created a complex environment of sustained psychological distress
To the present day, Puerto Rico has endured a series of compounding crises, including Hurricanes Irma and María, a prolonged economic downturn, a major earthquake sequence (2019–2020), Hurricane Fiona, ongoing sociopolitical and financial instability and public health emergencies.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a substantial public health burden in Puerto Rico, both in terms of incidence and mortality. Most cases can be detected through routine screening before symptoms develop. This article, prepared by the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE), presents current data and evidence-based recommendations. The Burden of Colorectal Cancer in Puerto…
American Heart Month – February 2026 Each February, American Heart Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of cardiovascular health and to promote prevention across the life course. In Puerto Rico, this observance carries particular urgency, given the substantial burden of heart disease and its risk factors across the population. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
In commemoration of National Healthy Weight Week –January 18-24, 2026 Every year, during the third week of January, communities observe National Healthy Weight Week, an initiative that, since 1994, invites reflection on lifestyle habits. This 2026, from January 18-24, this commemoration takes on special relevance in Puerto Rico, where figures on overweight and obesity confront…