Inter Metro establishes MOU with University of Costa Rica for research in Biodiversity and Bioprospection

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A research team from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, led by Prof. Ernesto Torres and Dr. Filipa Godoy in collaboration with Dr. Adrian Pinto (ucr), established an agreement with University of Costa Rica to support an exchange program in Biodiversity and Bioprospection supported by the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund and US State Department for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Puerto Rico Science Trust Creates Bioprospecting Program

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The Board of Trustees of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust announced the creation of a steering committee to direct the entities bioprospecting activities. With this the Trust is looking to position Puerto Rico as an added-value partner for companies interested in discovering new products and compounds based on animal and plant resources from Puerto Rico.

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