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RESEARCH AGENDA
Goals and Objectives
The overall goal of our research agenda is to strengthen and enhance research efforts related to
diseases and conditions that affect women in Puerto Rico. To achieve this goal we have identified
the following objectives:
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Identify
diseases, disorders, and conditions that are unique to, more prevalent among, or far more
serious in Puerto Rican women. |
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Develop
a multidisciplinary research program targeted to women’s health. |
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Establish
a seminar/workshop series in women’s health. |
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Develop
a web page that will disseminating research information, available resources and other data
pertaining to women’s health. |
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Identify
and disseminate sources of funding available for conducting research on women’s health. |
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Encourage
the participation of women as subjects in research studies and assess what motivates and/or
impedes their participation in clinical trials. |
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Enhance
the participation of young investigators and graduate students in women’s research through
mentoring programs and collaborative studies. |
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Encourage
research collaborations between industry, government and the university.
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Research Areas
Targeted for Research
- Infectious Diseases/AIDS
- Breast Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Diabetes
- Mental Disorders
- Neurosciences
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