Building a community of teen leaders in health science
Constructing a Community of Teen Health Science Leaders (THSL)
This study is all about helping teens from diverse backgrounds become leaders in health science by working with UCSF faculty to learn about important health research and community issues, and then sharing what they discover at a fun Health Summit to inspire their friends and explore careers in science and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10929313 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to empower teens from underrepresented backgrounds to become leaders in health science by collaborating with faculty at UCSF. Participants will engage in understanding NIH-funded research related to teen health and will identify community health issues. They will organize a Health Summit to share their findings and inspire their peers through interactive activities. This initiative not only fosters leadership skills but also encourages students to consider careers in STEM fields.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are high school students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in health science and leadership.
Not a fit: Students not interested in health science or those who do not meet the underrepresented background criteria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the representation of diverse youth in health science fields and improve community health awareness.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing engagement and representation in STEM fields among underrepresented youth.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nielsen, Katherine M — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Nielsen, Katherine M
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.