A program to enhance diversity in infectious disease research faculty.
UC San Diego RAPID Faculty Development Program in Infectious Diseases
This program at UC San Diego is designed to help early career researchers from diverse backgrounds grow their skills in studying infectious diseases, offering them mentorship and training to succeed in their careers and make a positive impact on health in underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892679 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at UC San Diego aims to increase diversity among the biomedical research workforce, particularly in the field of infectious diseases. It provides mentorship and training for early career academics, including junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows, who are underrepresented in this area. Participants will engage in professional development activities and receive support to enhance their research skills and success in obtaining funding. The program focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that benefits health disparity populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are early career academics and researchers from underrepresented backgrounds in the field of infectious diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research careers may not directly benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more diverse and effective biomedical workforce, ultimately improving health outcomes for various populations.
How similar studies have performed: While enhancing diversity in academic settings has been a focus of various initiatives, this specific approach to faculty development in infectious diseases is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trejo, Joann — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Trejo, Joann
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 below.