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an efficiency
that potential partners find appealing. Also, companies appreciate
the combination of experienced labor, respect for intellectual property,
and, of course, generous tax incentives provided by the commonwealth.
The Puerto Rican government has made a number of
investments to foster the development of this industry in Puerto
Rico. Importantly, the foundation being laid is grounded not only
in manufacturing, but also in establishing a world-class research and development
base on the Island.
Through its research grants, the Trust continues to build up considerable strength in key research areas, namely:
Molecular, cellular and developmental biology; cancer genetics; stem cells and regenerative medicine; Immunology and infectious disease; metabolic medicine and biomedical engineering.
The Trust has also established a number of internationally competitive technological platforms that help scientists to advance their research. The core technological platforms include genomics and proteomics, nanotechnology information technologies, energy,, environment, agriculture and aeropace
These research activities enable the Trust to:
- Establish a firm foundation of basic research capabilities
- Translate basic discoveries in the lab into applications to improve the human condition
- Create new scientific opportunities and discoveries through the intersection of biomedical and physical sciences & engineering, in order to tackle increasingly complex problems in the world.
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