Abstract

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) of the Rio Piedras Campus of the University of Puerto Rico is requesting funds to strengthen the infrastructure of biomedical research and research training. The CNS has identified three areas of biomedical research which have developed in recent years and are closer to becoming competitive. These are: 1. Photobiology and Photochemistry 2. Cell and Molecular Biology 3. Synthesis and Natural Product Chemistry By providing much needed research facilities and instrumentation it will enhance significantly the quality of research and the competitiveness of these areas. Funds are also requested for the creation of electronics shop, machine shop, glass blowing shop and illustrator facility to provide support for biomedical research in general. The institution is committed to incorporating the facilities created by the RCMI after termination of federal funds.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Research Centers in Minority Institutions Award (G12)
Project #
5G12RR003641-05
Application #
3058870
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (RC))
Project Start
1986-09-30
Project End
1991-09-29
Budget Start
1990-09-30
Budget End
1991-09-29
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
Department
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
City
San Juan
State
PR
Country
United States
Zip Code
00931

  Publications

Díaz-Balzac, Carlos A; Vázquez-Figueroa, Lionel D; García-Arrarás, José E (2014) Novel markers identify nervous system components of the holothurian nervous system. Invert Neurosci 14:113-25
Ramirez-Gomez, Francisco; Ortiz-Pineda, Pablo A; Rojas-Cartagena, Carmencita et al. (2008) Immune-related genes associated with intestinal tissue in the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima. Immunogenetics 60:57-71
Colon-Parrilla, Wilma V; Perez-Chiesa, Ivette (2007) Partial characterization and evolution of Adh-Adhr in Drosophila dunni. Biochem Genet 45:225-38
Diaz-Balzac, Carlos A; Santacana-Laffitte, Guido; San Miguel-Ruiz, Jose E et al. (2007) Identification of nerve plexi in connective tissues of the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima by using a novel nerve-specific antibody. Biol Bull 213:28-42
Colon, Luis; Crespo-Hernandez, Carlos E; Oyola, Rolando et al. (2006) Role of sequence and conformation on the photochemistry and the photophysics of A-T DNA dimers: an experimental and computational approach. J Phys Chem B 110:15589-96
Candelaria, Ann Ginette; Murray, Gisela; File, Sharon K et al. (2006) Contribution of mesenterial muscle dedifferentiation to intestine regeneration in the sea cucumber Holothuria glaberrima. Cell Tissue Res 325:55-65
Garcia-Arraras, Jose E; Schenk, Christian; Rodrigues-Ramirez, Roxanna et al. (2006) Spherulocytes in the echinoderm Holothuria glaberrima and their involvement in intestinal regeneration. Dev Dyn 235:3259-67
Crespo-Hernandez, Carlos E; Arce, Rafael (2004) Formamidopyrimidines as major products in the low- and high-intensity UV irradiation of guanine derivatives. J Photochem Photobiol B 73:167-75
Murray, Gisela; Garcia-Arraras, Jose E (2004) Myogenesis during holothurian intestinal regeneration. Cell Tissue Res 318:515-24
Ramirez-Marrero, Farah A; Smith, Barbara A; Melendez-Brau, Nelson et al. (2004) Physical and leisure activity, body composition, and life satisfaction in HIV-positive Hispanics in Puerto Rico. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 15:68-77

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