Health Research Core to Grow clinical trials and investigator work in Puerto Rico
Official title: Health Research Core (HR)
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11400009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a Health Research Core to help doctors and researchers in Puerto Rico run more clinical trials and studies that could improve health for people on the island and in the US mainland.
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 2, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,104,322 |
| NIH project number | 5P50GM133807-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400009 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are early-stage or new investigators in Puerto Rico pursuing clinical or translational research relevant to AIDS, cancer, cardiometabolic disease, or emerging infections.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not currently involved in or eligible for a specific supported pilot project may not directly benefit in the near term.
What this research studies
The Health Research Core aims to build a strong clinical and translational research workforce by supporting pilot projects and helping new investigators generate data and publications. It focuses on community-based research and faster transition from discovery to real-world care. The core supports investigators in Puerto Rico to overcome funding barriers and grow capabilities for clinical trials and observational studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit from more accessible clinical trials and stronger health research that translates into better care.
How similar studies have gone: Historically, pilot project programs have generated data and publications that helped investigators secure larger NIH grants.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wojna, Valerie — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Wojna, Valerie
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.