Pictured left to right: Barbara Carlo (GROW PR Network’s Administrative Coordinator), Dr. Carlamarie Noboa (GROW PR Network’s Co-Leader), Dr. Enid García (GROW PR Network’s Leader), Dr. José Rodríguez (Hospital General Castañer’s Medical Director), Ms. Loren Meléndez (GROW PR Network’s Programmatic Coordinator), and Mr. Fabián Ramírez (Hospital Episcopal San Lucas’ GME Research Coordinator).

GROW PR Network May 2025 Newsletter

On May 7th the Hispanic 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…

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GROW PR Network April 2025 Newsletter

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…

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GROW PR Network March 2025 Newsletter

GROW PR Network welcomes its newest member! Generating Research Opportunities Working Together for Puerto Rico welcomes its newest member! Nutriendo PR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the nutritional security of Puerto Rico’s population.  The organization drives innovative and scalable solutions to combat nutritional insecurity by investing in, connecting, and supporting sustainable, science-driven initiatives.…

GROW PR Network January 2025 Newsletter

GROW PR Network’s Members and Collaborators’ Meeting In the spirit of fostering collaboration, innovation, and generating clinical research ideas, GROW PR Network’s December 17th meeting was a resounding success that left members with renewed enthusiasm and a strengthened sense of community. One of the main highlights of the meeting was the recognition of members whose…

GROW PR Network September 2024 Newsletter

Community Highlights: The Alliance’s Multisectoral Retreat On September 4th, the Alliance’s Multisectoral Retreat brought together stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive forward innovative contributions. The day was a blending of insightful presentations featuring the accomplishments of the Community Engagement Core, GROW PR Network, and creative activities that cemented the commitment to working together for positive…

GROW PR Network August 2024 Newsletter

GROW PR Network welcomes its newest member! Generating Research Opportunities Working Together for Puerto Rico welcomes its newest member, Camuy Health Services, Inc., a community-based, non-profit organization that provides health services in the northwestern region of Puerto Rico. Their mission is to offer the highest quality in health services to the Camuy population and neighboring…

GROW PR Network’s March 2024 Newsletter

GROW PR Network’s March 2024   GROW PR Network Welcomes its newest member!  As part of our commitment to achieving positive health outcomes, we are thrilled to announce our new collaboration. By partnering with Puerto Rico’s Department of Health and their team of healthcare providers and researchers, we aim to enhance our efforts in promoting…

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GROW PR Network’s January 2024 Newsletter

GROW PR Network’s January Update LET’S WELCOME GROW PR NETWORK’S NEWEST MEMBER! Sistema de Salud Menonita In 1944 Mennonite missionaries began a dispensary for the community La Plata in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico in Aibonito. This evolved into a visionary endeavor to innovate healthcare experiences, services, and technology aimed at transforming lives.…

GROW PR Network February 2024 Newsletter

GROW PR Network’s February Newsletter 2024     Nexos is a private nonprofit organization with a clear purpose of working for the health and well-being of communities, using evidence-based practices. They have a mission to implement scientifically proven intervention strategies in the community, offering knowledge and expert advice in planning, organizational development, program design and…