The San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (SJB), under the leadership of President Dr. Yocasta Brugal, is pleased to share the exciting news of the approval of a highly competitive grant from the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health ( NIH) under the Biomedical Research Facilities funding opportunity PAR-23-306. NIH funded…
The Puerto Rico Community Engagement Alliance (PR-CEAL), in collaboration with Castañer General Hospital, Inc. (CGH), has enhanced public health preparedness in rural areas of Castañer-Lares, Jayuya, Adjuntas, and Maricao. From October 2023 to June 2024, PR-CEAL impacted 150 participants through initiatives in clinical research, first responder support, and public health policy education. Capacity Building for…
On April 2nd, 2024, the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (SJBSM) celebrated its with great enthusiasm and over 150 attendees. Dr. Yocasta Brugal, SJBSM President, and the 8th Organizing Committee thank the presenters, evaluators, SJBSM Students’ Council, the Research Interest Group, and attendees for contributing to the Symposium’s success and for making it once…
Alliance Participation at the 2024 ACTS Annual Meeting In early April, members of the Alliance made a significant impact at the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. This three-day event brought together a diverse array of attendees, including trainees, junior faculty, and seasoned scientists from CTSA and IDeA…
We are delighted to share the Save the Date to invite faculty, staff, and students to attend the SJB 8th Interdisciplinary Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, in the afternoon at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine institutional facilities. The registration is free of cost and will be from noon to 1 pm.Please bring a…