Center for Collaborative Research in Health Disparities
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11383474 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national health-disparities research center at the University of Puerto Rico helps scientists work together to study and reduce health differences affecting Puerto Rican 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 1, 1997 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,070,499 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007600-40 |
| Project ID | NIH-11383474 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, clinicians, and community organizations in Puerto Rico working on health disparities and translational research.
✕Less likely to help
The center itself does not directly treat patients; benefits depend on resulting translational research and community collaborations.
What this research studies
This center builds a collaborative framework to advance translational health disparities research over five years, with funding to support new projects and professional development. It aims to create agile research services, foster partnerships with community organizations, and connect with NIH mentoring networks. The focus is on improving health outcomes for people in Puerto Rico by linking clinical, behavioral, and biospecimen research within a supportive infrastructure. Researchers, clinicians, and community partners will share resources to accelerate impactful studies that address local health gaps.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Puerto Rico could see more effective, culturally tailored health interventions and faster translation of research into community care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations and infrastructure programs have shown that coordinated translational work can reduce health disparities in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fernandez-Repollet, Emma — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Fernandez-Repollet, Emma
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.