Training program on the role of microbes and infections in cancer
Official title: Research Education Program on Microbes, Infections, and Cancer (REPMIC)
Funded at Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr · NIH-10892468 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is looking for recent college graduates who want to learn about infectious diseases and cancer, especially in the Hispanic community in Puerto Rico, and it offers hands-on research experiences and mentorship to help them prepare for careers in health or research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $340,452 |
| NIH project number | 1R25AI183304-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892468 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are recent college graduates from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in health research or advanced education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent college graduates or who do not have an interest in research or health professions may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program focuses on the high burden of infectious diseases and infection-related cancers among US Hispanics, particularly in Puerto Rico. It aims to recruit and train recent college graduates in hands-on research experiences related to microbes, infections, and cancer. Participants will engage in educational activities designed to prepare them for advanced degrees in health professions or research careers. The program will accept 10 participants annually over a total of 9 months, providing valuable mentorship and research opportunities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance understanding and treatment of infection-related cancers, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in training underrepresented individuals in health research, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
San Juan, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia — Comprehensive Cancer Center/ Univ/pr
- Study coordinator: Ortiz, Ana Patricia
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.