What We Do

🔬 Build Microbiome Research Capacity in Puerto Rico

PR-CMS accelerates and expands microbiome research at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus by creating an innovative, collaborative platform for discovery, training, and data-driven science

🧬 Advance Cutting-Edge Microbiome Science

We support state-of-the-art microbiome research spanning data generation, sequencing, and advanced analyses—establishing the first microbiome research core facility of its kind in the Caribbean

👩🏽‍🔬 Develop the Next Generation of Scientists

PR-CMS fosters the growth of early-career investigators into competitive, independent researchers through mentorship, infrastructure, and professional development support

🤝 Promote Interdisciplinary & Translational Collaboration

We bring together basic, clinical, and data scientists to address microbiome-driven biomedical challenges and to strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations across campus and beyond

🧪 Provide Shared Research Infrastructure

PR-CMS is supported by three integrated cores:

Administrative Core – leadership, infrastructure, and faculty development
Microbiome Research Core – data production, sequencing, and analysis
Research Support Core – sustained support for junior research project leaders

🌎 Connect Puerto Rico to National Microbiome Networks

We are an active member of the Microbiome Centers Consortium, contributing to shared resources, data standards, and ethical research practices across the U.S. microbiome community