Cancer bioinformatics and biostatistics hub to support researchers
Official title: Research Core
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11379554 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cancer-focused bioinformatics and biostatistics core will provide a hub of expert support to improve study design, data analysis, and training for researchers at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences campus.
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 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $538,568 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148324-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379554 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals with cancer or cancer-related health concerns who participate in research projects that rely on advanced data analysis and bioinformatics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in cancer research projects or those not contributing data may not experience direct benefits from this core.
What this research studies
This grant creates an integrated center that builds bioinformatics and biostatistics infrastructure to assist researchers in designing robust cancer studies. It will act as a training pipeline for early-career investigators and deliver resources to enhance data analysis, interpretation, and publication quality. The core will support researchers across stages of work, from study planning to final reporting, with emphasis on big data, AI methods, and biological modeling. It aims to strengthen the capacity of the institution to compete with high-quality proposals and generate impactful scientific outputs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from stronger, more reliable cancer research findings and faster translation of discoveries into clinical practice.
How similar studies have gone: Other institutions have successfully established bioinformatics/biostatistics cores that improved study design and publication quality in cancer research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lugo-Martinez, Jose — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Lugo-Martinez, Jose
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.