Welcome to the Behavioral Sciences Research Institute

The Behavioral Sciences Research Institute is a scientific research program adjoined to the Dean of Academic Affairs of the University of Puerto Rico's Medical Sciences Campus. Its main objectives are:

1. To carry out studies of mental disorders and other health conditions such as asthma, behavioral problems and their associated features in the adult, child and adolescent population of Puerto Rico.
2. To translate, adapt to the Puerto Rican culture, and test the psychometric properties of the various diagnostic instruments used in the research performed.
3. To develop methodologies and theoretical models which are applicable to research with Hispanic and other minority populations within the United States.
4. To promote collaborative research with other Research Centers and researchers within and outside of the island, including European Research Centers.
5. To provide the training of students in basic research skills, both within and outside our University, particularly among Latin America. Various mechanisms are used to fund trainees, but the most frequent mechanism used is the minority supplement awards sponsored by NIH.