A mentoring project to inspire Hispanic youth in health research careers
Official title: Senderos a la Ciencia/Pathways to Science Hispanic Role Model and Mentoring Project
Funded at Hispanic Access Foundation · NIH-10923950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Pathways to Science project is all about connecting Hispanic families in New London with fun talks from Latino health researchers to inspire kids and parents about careers in health research, while also providing mentoring for high school students who want to explore these exciting paths.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hispanic Access Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $269,705 |
| NIH project number | 5R25GM150175-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are Hispanic high school students and their parents from under-resourced communities in New London, Connecticut.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the Hispanic community or are not high school students may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Pathways to Science project aims to engage Hispanic communities in New London, Connecticut, by providing bilingual outreach through exciting talks by Latino health science researchers. This initiative focuses on building awareness of health research careers among Hispanic parents and youth, while also offering near-peer mentoring to high school students interested in pursuing these careers. The project will feature monthly talks and aims to attract significant participation from the community, fostering a supportive environment for aspiring researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower Hispanic youth to pursue careers in health research, ultimately increasing diversity in the field.
How similar studies have gone: Similar outreach and mentoring programs have shown success in increasing interest and participation in STEM fields among underrepresented communities.
Where this research is happening
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Hispanic Access Foundation
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Valentin Feliciano, Yashira Marie — Hispanic Access Foundation
- Study coordinator: Valentin Feliciano, Yashira Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.