Research Capacity Core supports advanced data and imaging for AIDS-related research
Official title: Research Capacity Core
Funded at University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences · NIH-11383484 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core grant helps the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus integrate genomics, proteomics, imaging, and data science to accelerate research on AIDS and other infectious diseases.
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) | $309,968 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007600-40 |
| Project ID | NIH-11383484 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians at the MSC conducting AIDS, HIV, and infectious disease-related studies who rely on genomics, proteomics, imaging, and bioinformatics.
✕Less likely to help
This core primarily benefits researchers; direct patient-facing benefits depend on future projects leveraging RCC capabilities.
What this research studies
This grant funds a central hub that brings together genomics, proteomics, imaging, neurogenetics, and data science resources. Researchers can access integrated informatics, sequencing, and imaging services to advance studies on HIV/AIDS and other pathogens. The goal is to streamline data handling and collaboration so scientists can generate high-quality results more efficiently. The RCC supports pilot projects and investigator development, helping teams translate findings into insights that could benefit patients. It focuses on building capacity to handle large, complex datasets from diverse biomedical research areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed discoveries that improve understanding and treatment of AIDS-related conditions and other infectious diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research capacity cores have shown improvements in data integration, collaboration, and project throughput in biomedical institutes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roche-Lima, Abiel — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Roche-Lima, Abiel
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.