{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"208: The Microbiome Center of Puerto Rico","description":"Puerto Rico is entering a new era in microbiome research. In this episode,&amp;nbsp; Luis speaks with Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino about the newly established Microbiome Center of Puerto Rico \u2014 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\u2019s vision to connect with international partners, support local innovation, and create opportunities for the next generation of researchers. \ud83c\udfa7 Tune in to learn how this center is putting Puerto Rico on the global microbiome map. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;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   \u201cSolutions to expand microbiome sciences in the Caribbean Region: an insider\u2019s perspective\u201d by Filipa Godoy-Vitorino \u2014 Trends in Microbiology, 2025. View PDF \/ Article:  ScienceDirect link ScienceDirect   &amp;nbsp; Stay connected with Let\u2019s Talk Micro:   Website: letstalkmicro.com   Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com    Support the podcast:   Venmo   Buy me a Ko-fi   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Let's Talk Micro","author_url":"https:\/\/asm.org\/LetsTalkMicro","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38596675\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ab1e2c\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194256475"}