Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research in Puerto Rico
Official title: Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (Alliance)
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11399966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, island-wide effort in Puerto Rico to speed up practical medical research that can prevent and treat common health problems and improve healthcare in communities.
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) | $4,960,345 |
| NIH project number | 5P50GM133807-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with chronic diseases or those affected by health disparities in Puerto Rico and similar communities who may benefit from improved care models and preventative strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if their involvement is limited to organizational or network activities without direct clinical intervention.
What this research studies
This grant funds a nationwide- and PR-focused clinical and translational research network to connect researchers, clinicians, community groups, and government partners. It aims to translate discoveries into real-world health improvements, with emphasis on chronic diseases, disasters, infections, and food security. Researchers plan to collaborate with local communities to build better healthcare models and outcomes that can benefit people in Puerto Rico and beyond. The network includes establishing partnerships and a Practice-Based Research Network to support ongoing projects and trials in diverse settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better prevention, care access, and health outcomes through faster translation of research into everyday medical practice.
How similar studies have gone: Similar integrated translational networks have shown that coordinated collaborations can accelerate bringing effective interventions to communities.
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.