An online course to address structural racism and discrimination in biomedical research.
Official title: Asynchronous Open Online Course Addressing Structural Racism and Discrimination to Reduce Disparities
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10920389 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an online course to help people understand and address racism and discrimination in biomedical research, making it easier for a wide range of learners to improve diversity and stay in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $108,392 |
| NIH project number | 5R25GM149965-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920389 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in or aspiring to enter the biomedical research field, particularly those from underrepresented minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in biomedical research or related educational programs may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to create an open online course that focuses on structural racism and discrimination within the biomedical research field. It will provide accessible training modules designed to educate a diverse group of trainees about these critical issues, helping to increase diversity and retention in the workforce. The course will be developed in partnership with the National Research Mentoring Network and will be available nationwide, allowing participants to learn at their own pace. By utilizing a scalable online platform, the course seeks to reach thousands of learners across various disciplines and career stages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help reduce disparities in the biomedical research workforce by promoting understanding and addressing structural racism.
How similar studies have gone: Other educational initiatives addressing structural racism have shown promise in improving awareness and fostering inclusivity, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Syed, Toufeeq Ahmed — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Syed, Toufeeq Ahmed
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.