Creating a hub for cancer research support and data analysis
Official title: Research Core
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-10931323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a special team at the University of Puerto Rico to help cancer researchers analyze data and design their studies better, making it easier for them to work together and improve cancer care for everyone.
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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $324,667 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148324-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in cancer research or those affected by cancer who are seeking improved treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in cancer research or those with conditions unrelated to cancer may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Core at the University of Puerto Rico to enhance cancer research capabilities. It aims to provide centralized management and specialized technical services to support investigators in their studies. The core will assist with data analysis, study design, and the interpretation of biomedical data, while also offering bioinformatics support through advanced computational tools and predictive analytics. By building a robust infrastructure for big-data analyses, this initiative seeks to improve cancer health equity and foster collaboration among researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of cancer research, leading to better outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully established similar cores, demonstrating the effectiveness of centralized support in advancing 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
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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.