Through excellence in cancer research, education, and community engagement, the Partnership between the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center aims to reduce health disparities derived from infection-driven malignancies in Texas and Puerto Rico, and increase the number of Hispanics pursuing careers in cancer research.

Contacts

PMB 371 PO Box 70344 San Juan, PR 00936-8344

uprmdacc@upr.edu

(787) 758-2525 Ext. (2244)

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Objectives

The main objectives of the Partnership include:

  • • To continue to develop a multidisciplinary research portfolio focused on health disparities derived from infection-driven malignancies.
  • • To increase the number of Hispanic students pursuing careers in laboratory and population-based cancer research to produce a critical mass of investigators focused on preventing and/or treating cancer.
  • • To strengthen sustainable collaborations to develop and promote key community outreach, education, and interventions aimed at reducing cancer rates, including infection-driven malignancies.
  • • To provide professional support and development tools through the Partnership’s Cores to nurture and optimize our cancer research, education, and outreach agendas.