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208: The Microbiome Center of Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico is entering a new era in microbiome research. In this episode, Luis speaks with Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino about the newly established Microbiome Center of Puerto Rico — a hub designed to strengthen research, collaboration, and training across the Caribbean.
Dr. Godoy-Vitorino shares how the center is helping scientists access expertise in bioinformatics and data analysis, offering bilingual workshops, and expanding representation of Caribbean populations in global microbiome studies. She also discusses the center’s vision to connect with international partners, support local innovation, and create opportunities for the next generation of researchers.
🎧 Tune in to learn how this center is putting Puerto Rico on the global microbiome map.
Resources and articles mentioned:
The Microbiota Vault: microbiotavault.org
ISME (International Society for Microbial Ecology): isme-microbes.org
ISALA Project (University of Antwerp): isala.be
“Solutions to expand microbiome sciences in the Caribbean Region: an insider’s perspective” by Filipa Godoy-Vitorino — Trends in Microbiology, 2025. View PDF / Article: ScienceDirect link ScienceDirect
Stay connected with Let’s Talk Micro:
Website: letstalkmicro.com
Questions or feedback? Email me at [email protected]
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Manage episode 514109583 series 2930024
Puerto Rico is entering a new era in microbiome research. In this episode, Luis speaks with Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino about the newly established Microbiome Center of Puerto Rico — a hub designed to strengthen research, collaboration, and training across the Caribbean.
Dr. Godoy-Vitorino shares how the center is helping scientists access expertise in bioinformatics and data analysis, offering bilingual workshops, and expanding representation of Caribbean populations in global microbiome studies. She also discusses the center’s vision to connect with international partners, support local innovation, and create opportunities for the next generation of researchers.
🎧 Tune in to learn how this center is putting Puerto Rico on the global microbiome map.
Resources and articles mentioned:
The Microbiota Vault: microbiotavault.org
ISME (International Society for Microbial Ecology): isme-microbes.org
ISALA Project (University of Antwerp): isala.be
“Solutions to expand microbiome sciences in the Caribbean Region: an insider’s perspective” by Filipa Godoy-Vitorino — Trends in Microbiology, 2025. View PDF / Article: ScienceDirect link ScienceDirect
Stay connected with Let’s Talk Micro:
Website: letstalkmicro.com
Questions or feedback? Email me at [email protected]
Support the podcast:
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