BASIS FOR biomedical infrastructure and training in Puerto Rico
Official title: A and R
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11333931 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant helps two Puerto Rico colleges expand data science training and cell culture facilities to boost biomedical research and workforce development.
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) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM103475-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11333931 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students, faculty, and researchers at PR-INBRE network PUIs who will gain data science and cell culture training and participate in collaborative projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients unlikely to participate directly in this grant; benefits are primarily through enhanced research capacity and training.
What this research studies
The PR-INBRE network is upgrading infrastructure at two PUIs to build data analysis and cell culture capacity. It will establish a Data Analysis and Training Center with high-performance computers and data science training to support researchers and students. It will also create a new BSL-2 cell culture facility and darkroom to expand hands-on biomedical research and molecular imaging. The project emphasizes collaboration, data literacy, and practical training across the network.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit indirectly through a stronger local research pipeline and workforce ready to support translational studies.
How similar studies have gone: Similar infrastructure and training upgrades have expanded research capacity and collaborations in other INBRE networks with positive outcomes.
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.