Administrative Core supports biomedical research capacity and training in Puerto Rico INBRE
Official title: Administrative Core (AC)
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11333927 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant provides leadership and coordination to boost biomedical research training and collaboration across Puerto Rico institutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2001 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $899,751 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM103475-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11333927 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (grant is administrative; no direct patient enrollment)
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation or benefit from this core itself.
What this research studies
The Administrative Core coordinates program operations, budgets, and compliance to strengthen research capacity and mentoring across PUIs and medical schools in PR-INBRE. It enables shared data science resources, instrumentation access, and collaboration with NIH representatives. It also supports student research opportunities, faculty development, and streamlined reporting to ensure high-quality, impactful biomedical training on the island.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Enhanced training, better access to research resources, and stronger collaboration that can help students and researchers grow.
How similar studies have gone: Other INBRE cores have successfully built research capacity and training networks in underserved regions.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rodriguez-Medina, Jose R. — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Rodriguez-Medina, Jose R.
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.