Men’s Health Month infographic highlighting key health facts for Puerto Rico. The Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE), supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (Award P50GM133807), has been a key facilitator of men’s health research in Puerto Rico. Men’s Health Month Men’s Health Month…
Event Highlights Multisectoral Retreat Advances Community-Engaged Research and Health Priorities in Puerto Rico The Alliance, in collaboration with CEO and GROW-PR, successfully organized a Multisectoral Retreat at the Royal Sonesta San Juan on May 8, 2026. The retreat focused on strengthening collaboration among community organizations, healthcare providers, researchers, and institutional partners to advance community-engaged and…
NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS MONTH April 2026 The Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE), supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (Award U54GM133807), has been a key facilitator of stress and health research in Puerto Rico. The Burden of Stress in Puerto Rico To the present…
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…
By: Edna Acosta Pérez, PhD, MSc Co-Leader, Community Engagement and Outreach Core Representing Puerto Rico at ACCEL Delaware 2025 I had the honor of representing The Alliance at the 2025 Community Research Exchange (CRE) hosted by IDeA‑ Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) from Delaware (Delaware‑CTR ACCEL), where I presented a workshop titled “Measuring the Impact…
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…
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…
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 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 Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research, highlights how…
