About CBHRI
What is CBHRI?
Curaçao Biomedical & Health Research Institute Foundation (CBHRI) is a non-profit research foundation dedicated to advancing biomedical, epidemiological, and public health research.
Based in Curaçao, CBHRI brings together multidisciplinary expertise to address health challenges relevant to Curaçao, the Caribbean, and the wider region. Through research and collaboration, we aim to contribute to scientific knowledge and to better health and healthcare.
Our research spans a broad range of areas, from biomedical and infectious disease research to population health, social sciences, oncology, and healthcare research.
Our Vision
Vision
The vision of CBHRI is to become an institute of academic excellence in Curaçao where biomedical research, epidemiological research, and clinical application come together to improve human health. CBHRI aims to strengthen the research infrastructure in Curaçao, conduct high-quality research with regional and international relevance, and foster collaboration with research institutions and partners in the Caribbean and beyond.
Our Mission
Mission:
CBHRI aims to advance biomedical, epidemiological, and public health research to improve human health in Curaçao, the Caribbean and beyond.
To accomplish this mission, CBHRI focuses on the following key areas:
• Providing high-quality, multidisciplinary research capacity and infrastructure dedicated to biomedical and public health research in Curaçao and the region.
• Addressing health risks and diseases of particular relevance to Curaçao and the wider Caribbean.
• Contributing to the development of appropriate prevention and response measures for emerging health threats.
• Supporting the education and development of biomedical and public health researchers and professionals.
• Promoting and conducting research that expands epidemiological, biomedical, and public health knowledge.
• Contributing to the biomedical, public health, and healthcare communities through scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional activities.
CBHRI pursues its mission through collaboration with local, regional, and international laboratories, hospitals, universities, research institutes, and other relevant organizations. These collaborations include joint research projects, participation in research grant, student and research exchanges, and initiatives addressing current and emerging public health changes.
The key is cross-funtional teamwork
In our model of translational research, the patients are the center, while our research addresses a broad range of diseases and health challenges. Collaboration across disciplines is therefore essential. By bringing together expertise from our different research departments, CBHRI aims to translate research into meaningful improvements in heatlh and healthcare.
Translating Research into Health
CBHRI promotes a translational and interdisciplinary approach to research, bringing together expertise from different scientific and healthcare disciplines. Through collaboration across its research departments and with external partners, CBHRI aims to connect scientific knowledge with clinical practice, public health, and healthcare improvement.
This approach helps translate research findings into knowledge and solutions that are relevant to patients, healthcare professionals, communities, and health systems.
Research Integrity
As a non-profit research foundation dedicated to advancing research in the public interest, CBHRI is committed to maintaining high standards of scientific integrity and research ethics.
Researchers affiliated with CBHRI are expected to conduct their work responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable ethical and scientific standards.
Integrity, responsibility, and accountability are fundamental principles of CBHRI’s research activities.
How We Support Research
CBHRI aims to create an environment in which researchers from different disciplines can develop and conduct research relevant to Curaçao and the wider Caribbean.
We support research through interdisciplinary collaboration, partnerships with healthcare and research institutions, grant acquisition and project support, and opportunities for knowledge exchange and professional development.
By connecting researchers, healthcare professionals, institutions, and partners, CBHRI seeks to strengthen local research capacity and contribute to sustainable biomedical and public health research in Curaçao.
Our Approach
Research that responds to regional health needs
CBHRI takes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to research, with particular attention to health challenges relevant to Curaçao and the wider Caribbean.
Our research brings together biomedical, epidemiological, social, clinical, and healthcare perspectives. By connecting expertise across disciplines and collaborating with local, regional, and international partners, we aim to generate knowledge that is relevant to patients, communities, healthcare professionals, and health systems.
Our approach is guided by scientific quality, collaboration, and the potential of research to contribute to better health and healthcare.
The Story behind our Logo
The Ants 🐜🐜🐜: A Symbol of Teamwork
Ants represent tireless teamwork, resilience, and dedication to the community. Just as ants work together for the good of their colony, CBHRI thrives on collaboration and shared efforts to achieve a healthier future for the Dutch Caribbean.
The Olive Tree: A Symbol of Growth and Wisdom
The olive tree stands for wisdom, strength, and flourishing growth. Its deep roots symbolize the strong foundation of CBHRI, and its branches represent our continuous development and contributions to public health research.