Generating Research Opportunities Working Together (GROW) Puerto Rico Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
GROW
PBRN Type:
Other
PBRN Type Other:
Our PBRN consist of members from FQHCs, primary care practices, academia, and government
Network Category:
Affiliate
Street Address:
PO BOx 365067
City:
San Juan
State:
The Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, or Virgin Islands
Zip:
00936
Main Phone:
787-759-0306
PBRN Director Name:
Enid Garcia-Rivera
PBRN Director Email:
enid.garcia3@upr.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Carlamarie Noboa
PBRN Contact 1 Email:
carlamarie.noboa@upr.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
Co-Leader
PBRN Contact 2 Name:
Loren Angeli
PBRN Contact 2 Email:
loren.angeli@upr.edu
PBRN Contact 2 Role:
Programmatic coordinator
PBRN Contact 3 Name:
Barbara Carlo
PBRN Contact 3 Email:
barbara.carlo@upr.edu
PBRN Contact 3 Role:
Administrative coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
The Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, or Virgin Islands
Network Founded:
2022
PBRN Mission Statement:
Promote collaboration between healthcare providers, public health practitioners, academic researchers, community, and patients to facilitate the translation of new knowledge and evidence-based interventions into our communities.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders
Health literacy
Medication management
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Population health
Other health or disease related interests
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
15
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
11
Approximate Number of Patients:
75000
Affiliations:
Clinical Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program/Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Network
Affiliation Notes:
Clinical Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program/Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Network: Hispanic Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research
