CAPAC-Research Training Program

08/09/2026

🚨LAST CALL: Submit your abstract today!🚨

🔬🌎The University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center will host the Environmental Risk and Cancer Research Conference 2026, a highly relevant scientific event taking place on November 12–13, 2026, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.

🔗📲For more information and to register, please visit: cccupr.com.

20/08/2026

Abstract submission deadline extended!

🔬🌎📣The abstract submission deadline for the Environmental Risk and Cancer Research Conference 2026 has been extended to September 9, 2026.

The University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center will host the Environmental Risk and Cancer Research Conference 2026, a highly relevant scientific event taking place on November 12–13, 2026, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.

🔗📲For more information and to register, please visit: cccupr.com.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to the conference!

17/08/2026

Abstract submission deadline coming up!
Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública RCM UPR Oficial Departamento de Bioestadística y Epidemiología Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico Universidad de Puerto Rico - UPR National Cancer Institute Escuela de Enfermería-RCM Escuela De Farmacia RCM UPR HPV Interest Group-UPR Comprehensive Cancer Center Registro Central de Cáncer de Puerto Rico Control de Cáncer PR Puerto Rico CEAL

🚨LAST CALL: Submit your Abstract Today! 🔬🌎

The Environmental Risks and Cancer Research Conference 2026 is accepting abstracts for the scientific poster session. Register for this unique scientific forum, that will take place on November 12 and 13, 2026, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center!

🔗📲 For more information, visit: cccupr.com

14/08/2026

Submit your abstract today!

👩‍🔬🔬👨‍🔬 Científicos, investigadores y estudiantes, ¡todavía tienen oportunidad de someter su afiche científico para presentación!

🌎 Participa del Environmental Risks and Cancer Research Conference 2026, un evento científico de gran relevancia que se celebrará los días 12 y 13 de noviembre de 2026 en el Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico.

📲Para más información, visita: cccupr.com

31/07/2026

Recognizing all of our 2026 CAPAC-Research Training Program trainnes and mentors!!! Proud of their research work and journey within the program this summer! Amazing rearch work being executed in Puerto Rico for the benefit of global cancer prevention efforts! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

27/07/2026

Today, our CAPAC Research Training Program trainees had the opportunity to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Old San Juan with Puerto Rico Historic Buildings! 🇵🇷 From iconic landmarks to colorful streets, it was a wonderful day of learning, connection, and making lasting memories together. ✨💜

17/07/2026

Meet Our CAPAC 2026 Peer-to-peer mentor Luis F. Díaz Pagán! 💜
 
 
Luis is currently completing a doctorate degree of Pharmacy at the University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy. This summer, Luis has been working under the mentorship of Dr. Pablo E. Vivas-Mejia at the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he is working on the characterization of MMP3 inhibitors for ovarian cancer treatment.
 
We look forward to seeing all that Luis accomplishes this summer! ✨💜

17/07/2026

Meet Our CAPAC 2026 Peer-to-peer mentor Richard J. Holcknecht! 💜
 
 
Richard holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Lynn University and a Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities with a concentration in Medicine, Society, and Culture from Case Western Reserve University. This summer, Richard has been working under the mentorship of Dr. Carola T. Sánchez-Díaz at the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, where they are investigating whether sleep disturbance modifies the association between cardiovascular comorbidity burden, defined as self-reported physician-diagnosed hypertension and heart disease, and Health-Related Quality of Life (FACT-G) among adult cancer survivors in Puerto Rico enrolled in START-PR.
 
We look forward to seeing all that Richard accomplishes this summer! ✨💜

17/07/2026

Meet Our CAPAC 2026 Trainee Valeria Herrero Martínez! 💜
 
 
Valeria is currently pursuing a doctoral degree of Dental Medicine at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus. This summer, Valeria has been working under the mentorship of Dr. Yisel M. Cantres Rosario at the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, where they are investigating the interplay between oral microbial products and brain immune cells and their roles in glioblastoma multiforme.
 
We look forward to seeing all that Valeria accomplishes this summer! ✨💜