Building a stronger pipeline for careers in biomedical research and academic medicine
Official title: Networking Core
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11168987 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students from underrepresented backgrounds get into biomedical research and academic medicine by providing them with mentoring and training opportunities, so they can succeed in their early careers as scientists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $147,265 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDK136784-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168987 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research or academic medicine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in biomedical research or academic medicine may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
The Networking Core of PERFORM-KUH focuses on enhancing opportunities for students interested in biomedical research and academic medicine. It aims to increase the number of academically prepared individuals from underrepresented populations through mentoring and educational outreach. The program will provide research training opportunities and facilitate near-peer mentoring, ensuring ongoing support for trainees throughout their early careers. By collaborating with various educational programs, it seeks to create a robust network for aspiring scientists.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase diversity and representation in the biomedical research workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity and engagement in scientific fields, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Denburg, Michelle — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Denburg, Michelle
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.