A summer program to improve oral health education for underrepresented minorities.
Howard University Summer Research Education Experience Program in Oral Health
This program at Howard University is designed to help African American students learn more about oral health and gain hands-on experience in research, so they can pursue careers in dentistry and help improve dental care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Howard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043230 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Howard University focuses on enhancing oral health education and research opportunities for underrepresented minority students, particularly African Americans. It aims to increase diversity in the oral health workforce to address significant racial disparities in oral health care. Participants will engage in hands-on research experiences, mentorship, and professional development activities that prepare them for careers in dentistry and related health fields. The program has successfully guided previous participants into advanced health science training.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students from underrepresented minority backgrounds interested in pursuing careers in oral health or related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a more diverse oral health workforce, ultimately improving oral health outcomes for underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous iterations of similar programs have shown success in increasing the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in health sciences.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Howard University — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gu, Xinbin — Howard University
- Study coordinator: Gu, Xinbin
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.