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Clinical research industry in Puerto Rico continues to grow

Submitted on 30 April 2019 - 10:44pm

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El Nuevo Día

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By:

Sharon Minelli Pérez

The clinical research industry in Puerto Rico continues to grow, as evidenced by the doubling in size of the summit of the Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation.

You can read the full version of this article in Spanish by clicking on ESPAÑOL at the top right of your screen.

Clinical Research Summit returns

Submitted on 11 April 2019 - 3:27pm

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Consorcio de Investigación Clínica de Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI) will hold its Clinical Research Summit on May 9-10, 2019 at the Sheraton Hotel of the Puerto Rico Convention Center. To learn more, please read the spanish version of this story or visit www.prcci.org.

Nanotechnology arrives at Mayagüez Mall

Submitted on 11 April 2019 - 3:19pm

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Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (RUM)

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The Center for Excellence in Science and Technology Research (CREST) of the Mayagüez University Campus (RUM) will hold an exhibition on the scope of nanoscience and its applications on Saturday, April 13, 9:00 am until 9:00 p.m. in the Mayagüez Mall. To learn more, read the Spanish version of this story.

Energy storage: "the fat cows" of our energy future

Submitted on 10 April 2019 - 4:35pm

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Diálogo Digital

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The Professional is a member of CienciaPR

By:

Wilson J. González-Espada

When different sources of energy are discussed, there are those who support fossil fuels and others who support renewable energy sources. It is common to hear people make fun of solar energy and wind. "What is the use of polluting less, if the sun does not shine at night and the wind does not blow all the time," they say.

The answer to the critics of renewable energy is found in the biblical parable of Joseph and the cows. Joseph advises Pharaoh to keep food reserves in times of abundance (fat cows) to cope with the times of lean times, that is, lack of resources.

Local organization to measure level of ocean plastics

Submitted on 9 April 2019 - 11:17am

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El Nuevo Día

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By:

Gerardo E. Alvarado León

The Scuba Dogs Society created the Coastal Microplastics Monitoring Program of Puerto Rico. Through the program they will collect samples in 15 spots around Puerto Rico to measure the amount of plastics in the ocean.

You can read the full version of this article in Spanish by clicking on ESPAÑOL at the top right of your screen.

PRSTRT Launches Public Health Trust in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 2 April 2019 - 5:22pm

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Public Health Trust in Puerto Rico

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Opening the Public Health Week, the announcement of the Puerto Rico Health Trust was made in collaboration with governmental agencies, communities, both local and international health institutions and academia.