Administrative Core to Accelerate Clinical and Translational Research in Puerto Rico
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11399967 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to strengthen administration and coordination of clinical and translational research in Puerto Rico to speed discoveries that help people with prevalent health conditions.
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 2, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $991,954 |
| NIH project number | 5P50GM133807-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399967 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with prevalent diseases in Puerto Rico and the mainland USA who could participate in future clinical trials or benefit from improved translational research infrastructure.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently eligible for trials or those in conditions not prioritized by the Alliance may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds the Administrative Core of the Alliance of Clinical and Translational Research to streamline leadership, supervision, and collaboration across partner institutions. It highlights improving trial capacity, managing a large portfolio of studies, and boosting external funding to support patient-focused research. The core facilitates efficient research operations that can translate findings into better care for people with common diseases in Puerto Rico and the mainland USA. Through organized governance and improved infrastructure, participating centers can faster move promising ideas toward patient benefits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the grant could accelerate the pace of clinically relevant research and bring more trials and treatments to patients sooner.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles showed high activity with hundreds of studies and substantial external funding, suggesting strong potential for continued impact.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morou-Bermudez, Evangelia — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Morou-Bermudez, Evangelia
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.