Dr. Caleb Esteban, Ph.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at Ponce Health Sciences University, recently presented preliminary findings on mental health disparities and social determinants affecting LGBTQI+ individuals in Puerto Rico. This presentation took place during a panel discussion on Health Issues Related to Sexual and Gender Diversity, organized by Waves Ahead in…
We are excited to share the scientific program for the 8th Interdisciplinary Research Symposium to be held at the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine on Tuesday, April 2nd. There is no Registration fee, and we welcome faculty, students, and staff interested in participating. Registration is from 12-1 pm, and we start the Symposium with…
Call for Abstracts: SJB 8th Interdisciplinary Research Symposium on Health Equity – Submit Your Research for Poster Presentation by February 19th, 2024 We are delighted to invite faculty and students to submit an abstract for consideration to present a poster at the SJB 8th Interdisciplinary Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, in the afternoon…
The study “Social Determinants of Health and the Participation of Cancer Survivors in Clinical Trials” (AACR Grant # 23-01-SDoH) aims to examine the relationship between Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and participation in cancer-related clinical trials (CTs) to identify and address barriers disproportionately affecting Hispanic/Latino populations. The study will recruit 300 cancer survivors, with 150…
PREPCOVI (PUERTO RICO-EVALUACION EPIDEMIOLOGICA Y PREVENCION PARA COVID-19 E INFLUENZA) PREPCOVI es una colaboración entre la Universidad de Puerto Rico, el Departamento de Salud y empresas de telecomunicaciones para entender el COVID-19 e Influenza en Puerto Rico. PREPCOVI está reclutando aleatoriamente personas de 21 años o más en todo Puerto Rico y los participantes recibirán…