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Menβs Health Month is observed every June to encourage men of all ages to prioritize their health, engage in preventive care, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. The official 2026 theme is "Partners in Care: For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan," highlighting the role of families, communities, and care partners in supporting menβs health. Menβs Health Week runs from June 15 to 21, 2026, culminating with Fatherβs Day on June 21. |
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Puerto Rico was strongly represented at the National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) 2026, with participation from Alliance Principal Investigators, leaders, administrators, and investigators from partner institutions, including UPR-Medical Sciences Campus (UPR-MSC), Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) and Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC). The event also provided an excellent opportunity for COBRE, INBRE, and IDeA CTR Principal Investigators to connect beyond their home institutions, exchange experiences, and strengthen collaborative relationships. Through scientific sessions, poster presentations, and networking opportunities, the Puerto Rico delegation highlighted its continued commitment to advancing research, mentorship, and institutional partnerships across the IDeA community. |
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| Alliance members from all partner institutions |
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| NISBRE 2026, Bethesda Maryland |
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| | 20th PHSUβPRI Annual Scientific Conference and 4th RCMI Symposium |
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The 20th PHSUβPRI Annual Scientific Conference and 4th RCMI Symposium was held on May 30, 2026, at the PHSU Auditorium in the Academic Tower. The event brought together students, faculty, clinicians, researchers, and community partners to highlight advances in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and public health research. The conference opened with remarks from Dr. Kenira J. Thompson, PhD, MBA, President of the Ponce Research Institute, followed by a welcome address from Dr. David Lenihan, PhD, JD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Tiber Health, representing Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU). Puerto Rico Secretary of Health Dr. VΓctor Ramos was also in attendance. |
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MentorβMentee Teams (MMT) Program Awardee |
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| Harold Saavedra, PhD (Mentor)
Established Investigator
Professor, Ponce Health Sciences University |
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Tiffany J. Rios-Fuller, PhD (Mentee) Investigator Development Pipeline Program (IDPP), Stage 2 (PI of an externally funded project, except R01 or equivalent)
Assistant Professor, Ponce Health Sciences University |
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We are delighted to congratulate the 2026β2028 awardees of the MentorβMentee Teams (MMT) Program! The MMT Program is an initiative of the Professional Development Core of the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research. We recognize the Dr. Rios-Fuller (mentee) and Dr. Saavedra (mentor) for their commitment to advancing research excellence and fostering meaningful mentorship, and we wish them continued success throughout the upcoming award period.
Main Research Project Area:
mRNA translation and oncogenic signaling applied to triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)
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Building the Next Generation of Research Leaders: Launching the IDPP |
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The Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research recently launched the Investigator Development Pipeline Program (IDPP), a comprehensive initiative led by the Allianceβs Professional Development Core to support the career advancement of faculty members and researchers at every stage of their professional journey. Through the IDPP, participants including faculty with academic rank or clinical fellows, gain access to targeted training, mentorship, and resources designed to foster research independence and long-term career success. |
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Last month, Target ALS CEO Manish Raisinghani traveled to San Juan to speak at the Fifth Annual ALS Symposium hosted by the University of Puerto Ricoβs Medical Sciences Campus, where he shared insights on the latest advances in ALS research. |
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Dr. Yocasta Brugal Faculty Excellence Awards |
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Congratulations to Dr. Linda Perez-Laras on receiving the 2026 Dr. Yocasta Brugal Faculty Excellence in Research and Scholarly Activity Award on June 4, 2026. This award, given by the President of the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, recognizes faculty who have made exceptional contributions and acknowledges their excellence in research, academic scholarship, mentorship, and leadership. As a young faculty member, Dr. Perez-Laras has built a strong and productive research career focused on sexual violence,public health, and translational science. |
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Letβs showcase our progress together, cite the Alliance support with the Award Number 2P50GM133807 |
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