Our Approach

The Healthcare Innovation Center

Advancing Healthcare Through Collaboration and Innovation

At HIC, healthcare innovation is driven by collaboration between technology, clinical expertise, research, and human-centered design to create solutions with real-world impact.

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Mission

To foster the exchange of ideas between healthcare professionals, engineers, and entrepreneurs to develop solutions, education, and technologies that improve patient lives.

Vision

To serve as a catalyst for a renewed life sciences and healthcare industry leading global progress in disease prevention, treatment, and care through transformative science and technology.

What Sets Us Apart

Turning Healthcare Innovation into Real-World Impact

Implementation-Driven Innovation

We bridge the gap between ideas and real-world healthcare implementation.

Integrated Collaboration

We connect clinical environments, research, education, and technology within one ecosystem.

Validation-Focused Approach

We prioritize pilot testing, validation, and adoption, not just development.

Collaborative Ecosystem

We cultivate partnerships and shared innovation instead of isolated projects.

Our Journey

The HIC Innovation Timeline

Clinical Venture

Biomedical and industrial engineers establish CIRACET to advance healthcare through technology and operational efficiency.

1998

Program Development

Following the launch of CAMS, CIRACET expands into healthcare innovation and digital solutions.

2016

Foundation

The Healthcare Innovation Center opens as a collaborative hub for healthcare innovation and applied solutions.

2021

Ecosystem Growth

HIC continues expanding its ecosystem to develop, validate, and scale healthcare innovations.

Today

Global Expansion

Building toward a center of excellence connecting global partners to advance healthcare innovation.

Future
Leadership Team

The Wizards Behind HIC

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Eng. Oscar Misla Villalba

Innovation Wizard

Biomedical, electrical, and clinical engineer with 26+ years leading healthcare technology innovation across Puerto Rico, the U.S., and Latin America. As President & CEO of CIRACET and founder of HIC, he connects engineering, strategy, and clinical insight to transform ideas into scalable healthcare solutions.

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Eileen Pabón Cruz

Ecosystems Wizard

Leads partnership development and ecosystem collaboration at HIC, connecting healthcare institutions, academia, innovators, and industry to accelerate meaningful healthcare innovation.

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Lorna M. Báez Amely

Entrepreneurship Wizard

Guides entrepreneurship strategy and innovation pathways, helping innovators and organizations transform healthcare ideas into viable ventures aligned with market needs and funding opportunities.

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Eng. Gladys González

Digital Solutions Wizard

Leads the design and development of digital platforms that power HIC’s innovation ecosystem, translating complex healthcare challenges into scalable, user-centered technology solutions.

Partnerships & Collaborations

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