CePCHe: A national center to advance cancer prevention and care through research and training
Official title: COBRE Center for the Promotion of Cancer Health Research (CePCHe)
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11379549 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national cancer research center at the University of Puerto Rico aims to accelerate science, train researchers, and translate findings into better prevention and care for people affected by advanced cancers.
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) | $2,043,379 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148324-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11379549 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with or at risk for advanced cancer who may participate in prevention or translational research, or who could benefit from improved care guidelines informed by the center’s findings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the targeted cancer types or those not connected to clinical care pathways may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
CePCHe is a NIH-funded center designed to generate high-impact cancer science and to build sustainable research capacity. The project includes mentorship and structured support to develop early-career investigators, postdocs, and graduate students. It also focuses on creating a translational framework to share research findings with clinicians, policymakers, and the public to improve prevention and treatment strategies for advanced cancer. The center leverages interdisciplinary teams, biostatistics and bioinformatics resources, and methodological rigor to address the complexities of cancer etiology, prevention, and care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this center could lead to more effective cancer prevention strategies and better-informed treatment decisions for patients with advanced cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous COBRE centers have shown benefits in capacity building and translational output, though outcomes vary by program and institution.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baerga-Ortiz, Abel J — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Baerga-Ortiz, Abel J
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.