A toda la Comunidad: Los estudios clínicos han demostrado su importancia para el entendimiento de las enfermedades, desarrollo de nuevos medicamentos y tratamientos con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas. La Esclerosis Lateral Amiotrófica (ELA) es una enfermedad que impone una carga física y emocional a quien…
The Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of Puerto Rico (CCCUPR) successfully concluded the inaugural session of its scientific research training program, known as the “Cancer Prevention and Control Research Training Program” (CAPAC). “The CAPAC participants had the opportunity to present their findings from cancer research projects they worked on over the summer, under the…
The VI Puerto Rican Public Health Conference, coordinated by the Graduate School of Public Health at the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico, took place from May 2-3, 2024, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. The theme, “Perspectives, Challenges, and Opportunities in Public Health and Health Promotion,” set the…
The poster titled “Technological Connectivity, Social Isolation, and Community Resilience: A Qualitative Analysis of Community Forums in Puerto Rico” examines the challenges faced by isolated communities in Puerto Rico regarding access to technology, social connection, and the ability to recover from adversities. This study, conducted by the Hispanic Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research, highlights…
The Alliance at the 9th National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) The Alliance was present at the 9th National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), held from June 16-19, 2024, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. Throughout this event, our Principal Investigators, Dr. Carlos Luciano and Dr. Evangelia Morou, along with…
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…
Prymed Medical Care: Transforming Rural Healthcare in Puerto Rico In the heart of a rural area lies a beacon of healthcare excellence—Prymed Medical Care, Inc. Here, amidst the serene landscape, healthcare professionals work tirelessly to serve the diverse needs of the community. On March 07, 2024, GROW PR Network’s team had the opportunity of visiting…
2023 Alliance Retreat The 2023 Alliance Retreat, held on December 7 & 8, featured a warm welcome from Alliance Principal Investigators Dr. Carlos Luciano, Dr. Evangelia Morou, Program Directors Dr. Diana Fernández, and Dr. Pedro Santiago. The distinguished gathering included officials from Alliance Institutions, such as Dr. Kenira Thompson from Ponce Research Institute and…