A new center focused on improving health for Hispanic communities
Official title: SJB Biomedical Research Center for Hispanic Health Disparities
Funded at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine · NIH-11015958 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special center in Puerto Rico to help improve health for Hispanic communities, especially focusing on issues like cancer and heart disease, and it will support researchers in finding better ways to care for women, kids, and young people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Juan Bautista School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Caguas, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | September 16, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $6,311,169 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD037783-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11015958 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Hispanic individuals, particularly women, youth, and children facing health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Hispanic community or those not affected by the targeted health conditions may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish the SJB Biomedical Research Center for Hispanic Health Disparities at the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. The center will focus on addressing health disparities affecting Hispanic populations, particularly in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases. By providing advanced infrastructure and training for researchers, the center will facilitate innovative studies that prioritize the health of women, youth, and children. The approach includes developing new research capabilities and interdisciplinary programs to enhance health equity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for Hispanic communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on health disparities in minority populations have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Caguas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Estape, Estela S — San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Estape, Estela S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.