PR INBRE: Advancing Biomedical Research in Puerto Rico
Official title: PR INBRE: Advancing Competitive Biomedical Research in Puerto Rico
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11333926 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large NIH program renews support to build research capacity and train scientists in Puerto Rico, strengthening facilities, mentorship, and collaboration across multiple institutions.
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 15, 2001 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,367,777 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM103475-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11333926 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, students, and healthcare professionals in Puerto Rico who participate in training, mentorship, and collaborative projects.
✕Less likely to help
Patients may not see direct benefits from this grant during early phases while capacity-building and infrastructure are being established.
What this research studies
This grant funds a network that enhances biomedical research in Puerto Rico by improving research infrastructure, supporting student and faculty development, and enabling data-driven projects. It includes core units for data science and centralized instrumentation to help researchers access powerful tools. The program fosters collaborations among local universities and research centers to boost competitiveness and workforce readiness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Puerto Rico could benefit from faster scientific progress, better-trained researchers, and more locally conducted biomedical studies.
How similar studies have gone: IDeA networks have previously strengthened research capacity in underrepresented regions and shown long-term gains in local biomedical activity.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rodriguez-Medina, Jose R. — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Rodriguez-Medina, Jose R.
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.