RCMI Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus Participates in the NIAID's HIV Vaccine Trials Network

The University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus is participating in the HVTN network of clinical sites in the United States and abroad that is dedicated to the development of an HIV vaccine. Dr. Carmen Zorrilla, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and also an RCMI Program investigator made the announcement in a press conference held on December 3, 2002.

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XXIII Annual Forum of Research and Education

The XXIII Annual Forum of Research and Education was organized by the Deanship of Academic Affairs and the Associate Deanship for Biomedical Sciences and Graduate Studies of the School of Medicine.

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Review Article by Dr. Heinz Valtin in the American Journal of Regulatory Physiology Receives Worldwide Attention

In response to an invitation by the editors of the American Journal of Physiology, Dr. Heinz Valtin reviewed the scientific evidence behind the theory that it is necessary for humans to consume eight glasses of water per day in order to remain healthy. Dr. Valtin's findings have been receiving worldwide interest and attention since its completion.

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Representatives of the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus Visit the University of Kentucky

At the request of Dr. José R. Carlo, Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico, a group of representatives from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus visited theUniversity of Kentucky in Lexington on March 25-28th.

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2003 Technical Development Training Awards

The RCMI Program is proud to announce the winners of the 2003 Technical Development Training Award.

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Annual RCMI Program Spring Symposium

The Annual RCMI Spring Symposium was held during April 8-11th in San Antonio, Texas.

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CIRACET Hosts Visit of Dr. Joseph D. Bronzino to Puerto Rico

On May 2, 2003, CIRACET Corporation hosted its 4th Bi-Annual Seminar in Advanced Medical Technology at the San Juan Marriott Hotel.

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Sidney McNairy, Jr Awarded Honorary Doctoral Degree

Sidney McNairy, Jr received an honorary doctoral degree from Purdue University during May commencements ceremonies.

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Sigma Xi, Scientific Honorary Society honors Dr. Sidney Kaye

A special event was held at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus Faculty Club on May 31, 2002 which recognized Sidney Kaye, Ph.D., founding member and first president of the San Juan Chapter of Sigma Xi, Scientific Honorary Society.

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Investigators from the Medical Sciences Campus attend Annual Director's Meeting of the Science Education Partnership Award Program

Dr. Emma Fernández Repollet, Principal Investigator and Dr. Abe Schwartz Co-Investigator of that Puerto Rico Biomedical Research Education Program attended the annual director's meeting of the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) Program held during February 20-22, 2003 in La Jolla, CA.

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Science Educational Partnership Award (SEPA) awarded to Dr. Emma Fernández-Repollet

Dr. Emma Fernández Repollet, RCMI Program Director at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, received a Science Educational Partnership Award from the Division of Clinical Research at the National Center for Research Resources, NIH.

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MBRS-RISE Program Summer 2002

The MBRS-RISE Program sponsored the participation of 38 undergraduate and graduate students in the research activities conducted at the UPR Medical Sciences Campus during the Summer 2002. After concluding their research experiences, students were invited to present their results at a Special Poster Presentation, which was held on August 2, 2002 at the Student Center. Thirty posters were presented at the activity, which was attended by faculty members and research staff.

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Clinical Reasearch Networking Activity

A networking meeting was organized by the Industry University Research Consortium (INDUNIV) and co-sponsored by the Professional Chemists Association on August 8th at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan.

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Symposium on Research Integrity

The Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs of the Ana G. Mendez University System organized a Symposium on Research Integrity. The Symposium was held on November 8, 2002 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Dr. José R. Carlo Installed as Chancellor of the Medical Sciences Campus

A special ceremony was held on September 6, 2002 to install Dr. José R. Carlo as the XIth Chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus.

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Recent Appointments at the UPR Medical Sciences Campus

Walter Silva, Ph.D. Director MBRS-SCORE Program University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus

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Proteomics Workshop held at the Medical Sciences Campus on June 24-25th 2003

A hands-on workshop "The Proteomeworks System: Tools and Technologies" was celebrated at the Medical Sciences Campus (MSC) sponsored by BioRAD, the Molecular Genetics Core Unit and the Laboratory of AIDS and Infectious Diseases of the RCMI Program at the Medical Sciences Campus.

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PRIDCO Officials Visit the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

On September 5, 2002, the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine received the visit of Engineer Manuel Hormaza, Director of the Science and Technology Office and Dr. Gary Gervais, Consultant in Biotechnology.

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Delegation from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus Visits Washington DC

On November 4th, 2002, Dr. José R. Carlo, Chancellor of the UPR Medical Sciences Campus visited several sites in the Washington D.C. area of importance to research development. The Chancellor was accompanied by Dr. Emma Fernández Repollet, Dr. José Rodríguez-Orengo and Dr. Carmen Cadilla.

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RCMI Principal Investigators Meeting

The Principal Investigators of the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program met on December 7, 2002 as part of the activities sponsored by the 8th RCMI International Symposium. The meeting was attended by a substantial number of RCMI Principal Investigators and Program Directors as well as many NCRR administrative officials.

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The Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico celebrates its Thirteenth Annual Convention

The annual convention of the Pharmaceutical Industry Association (PIA) of Puerto Rico was celebrated on November 1, 2002 at the Westin Rio Mar Resort and Casino in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

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Partnership for Innovation Sponsors Forum on Small Business Innovation Grants

The Partnership for Innovation (PFI) at the University of Puerto Rico, in association with the Puerto Rico Small Business Development Center Network at the Inter American University, sponsored a forum on the Small Business Innovation Grants program

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Second Annual Meeting of the National Association of Health Science Education Partnerships

The National Association of Health Science Education Partnerships (NAHSEP) held its second annual meeting on February 21, 2003 in La Jolla, CA. NAHSEP is a non-profit organization.

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Staff of the MRC Human Genetics Unit visits the RCMI Molecular Genetics Core Facility

Dr. Ian J. Jackson and Dr. Sally Cross, both from the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Comparative and Developmental Genetics Section in Edinburgh Scotland, visited our campus on July 23-24, 2002.

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Faculty Meeting University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

Dr. José R. Carlo, Chancellor of the Medical Sciences Campus, called a meeting of the faculty of six schools of the Medical Sciences Campus on January 23, 2003.

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Dr. Sidney McNairy, Jr. meets with RCMI and

On June 14, 2003, Dr. Sidney McNairy, Jr. met with the Directors of the RCMI and IdeA Programs (COBRE and BRIN) in Puerto Rico.

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Administrative Officials from the University of Kentucky Visit the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

On November 4-5th, 2002, the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus received the visit of Dr. Del Collins, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies; Mr. William F., Schweri, Director of Federal Relations and Sponsored Program Development and Dr. Jams C. Norton, Associate Dean, Area Health Education Program.

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Dr. José R. Carlo-Izquierdo Appointed Chancellor of the Medical Sciences Campus

The President of the University of Puerto Rico, Antonio García-Padilla, Esq., appointed Dr. José R. Carlo-Izquierdo as Chancellor of the Medical Sciences Campus on June 25, 2002.

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Information Systems Office Holds Second Informatics Forum

The Information Systems Office of the Medical Sciences Campus held the Second Informatics Forum on May 2, 2003.

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Knowledge Economy Forum

A Forum entitled the "Knowledge Economy: From Plans to Action" was presented on April 2, 2003 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel.

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