A program to increase diversity in pediatric neuroscience research.
St. Louis Summer Research Immersion Program
This program is all about giving high school students from diverse backgrounds a chance to learn and work on research related to children's brain disorders, helping to create new treatments and make the field more inclusive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11005720 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance diversity and inclusiveness within the Pediatric Neurosciences workforce by providing high school students, particularly from minority backgrounds, with research training opportunities in pediatric brain disorders. Participants will engage in hands-on research experiences that expose them to the field of neuroscience, helping to close the gap in health disparities. The program is designed to foster creativity and innovation through diverse representation, ultimately contributing to the development of new treatments for pediatric brain disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are high school students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience or related fields.
Not a fit: Students who are not in high school or those who do not have an interest in neuroscience may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more diverse workforce in pediatric neuroscience, resulting in improved research outcomes and treatments for children with brain disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in medical and scientific fields have shown positive outcomes in enhancing workforce representation and improving research quality.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gurnett, Christina — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Gurnett, Christina
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.