A program to help community college students earn biomedical science degrees
Bridges to the Baccalaureate at Cal Poly
This program is designed to help community college students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, successfully transfer to a four-year university and earn a degree in biomedical sciences by providing them with training, mentorship, and support along the way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California Poly State U San Luis Obispo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Luis Obispo, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10935241 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to increase diversity in the biomedical research field by supporting students from community colleges in their pursuit of bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences. It provides structured training, mentorship, and academic support to help students successfully transfer from Allan Hancock College to California Polytechnic State University. The program includes research skills training, seminars, and individual development plans to enhance students' academic and research capabilities. By focusing on underrepresented groups, the initiative seeks to broaden the talent pool in biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are community college students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals.
Not a fit: Students who are already enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or those not pursuing a career in biomedical sciences may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of diverse graduates in biomedical sciences, leading to a more inclusive research workforce.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields have shown success in enhancing degree attainment and workforce representation.
Where this research is happening
San Luis Obispo, United States
- California Poly State U San Luis Obispo — San Luis Obispo, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hagobian, Todd Alan — California Poly State U San Luis Obispo
- Study coordinator: Hagobian, Todd Alan
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.