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UPR - Medical Science Campus will offer a specialized Cancer course

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40 students, interested in a career in cancer research and treatment, will benefit from the collaborative initiative between the Comprenhensive Cancer Center at UPR and the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas. 

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MSC at UPR obtains 12.2 millions for scientific research

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The Center for Primate Investigations of the Carribean (CRPC) and the Medical Science Campus from the University of Puerto Rico (RCM), received 12.2 million dollars for scientific research from the NIH to be used in the next 5 years.

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Free event for astronomy enthusiasts this weekend

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The Astronomy Society of Puerto Rico Inc. (SAPR) will host the “4th State Convention of the American Radio Relay League” on January 30 and 31st at the sports complex in Hatillo.

For more information call José Candelaria at 787-356-0869

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DRNA to host press conference about the Dry Forest in Guanica

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The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) and the US Federal Service will hold press conference on January 28, 2016 at 11:30 am. to announce that the Dry Forest in Guánica will be a monitoring center for climate change. 

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School of Pharmacy from RCM collaborates with Panamá

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The School of Pharmacy at the Medical Science Campus from the University of Puerto RIco and the Pharmacy Faculty of the University of Panama, began a collaboration in order to benefit students and professors. This collaboration will allow the exchange of professors and students, as well as the development of seminars, cultural activities, publications, research opportunities and professional development events between both Universities.
 

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19 Zika cases confirmed in Puerto Rico

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The Health Secretary, Ana Ríus, confirmed that there have been 19 confirmed cases of Zika reported since December 15, 2015. The final count will be publicized this Thursday, when the Health Department concludes the investigation and publishes the official report.

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Local Mayaguez Agribusiness seeks $20,000 via Kickstarter

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Wonderen's Foods, a local company founded by Juan Carlos Rodriguez, proposes to elaborate and bring to the market breadfruit derived products.

The Kickstarter campaign will be available until February 19 and seeks to raise $20,000 to buy the neccessary equipment for Wonderen's. 

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RUM offers two new doctorates in Engineering

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The University of Puerto Rico, at Mayagüez, will offer two new doctorates in Electric Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. 

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Zika virus outbreak could be possible in Puerto Rico

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The CDC has announced that given the climate conditions in Puerto Rico there could be a zika virus outbreak in the near future.

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Climate Change affects health of Puerto Ricans

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According to Dr. Brenda Rivera Garcíaan, epidemiologist, the climate change is affecting the health of Puerto Ricans.

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