August 4, 2017. The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI) hosted the First Patient Advocacy Group Symposium in Puerto Rico on August 1st, 2017. The purpose of the event was to bring together various patient advocacy groups, patients, investigators and other individuals interested in finding innovative and joint solutions to improve the lives of Puerto Rican patients. PRCCI and their partner, Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI), introduced JUNTA for Progressive Action, Inc. (JUNTA), the oldest Latino, community-based, non-profit organization from Connecticut to the symposium. Participants learned from JUNTA about the efforts undertaken by this organization and the successes they had in community outreach for minority and underserved communities.