Creating a new curriculum for teaching genomic data science to undergraduate students
Official title: Developing an Innovative Genomic Data Science Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Modules for Undergraduate Education
Funded at Research Foundation of the City University of New York · NIH-10983576 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a new teaching program for community colleges that helps students learn about using computer science to understand genetics, so they can get ready for real-world research that connects genetics to health issues in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Foundation of the City University of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $133,563 |
| NIH project number | 1UE5HG013816-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983576 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are community college students interested in biology and data science.
✕Less likely to help
Students not enrolled in community colleges or those not pursuing degrees in biological sciences may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an innovative curriculum that integrates Computational Genomic Data Science (CGDS) into undergraduate education, particularly focusing on community colleges. It addresses the current gap in CGDS instruction by providing faculty training and access to relevant data sets through cloud computing resources. The curriculum will include a two-course sequence that prepares students for research in CGDS, contextualized with real-life genetic studies related to social determinants of health. This approach not only enhances educational opportunities but also engages students in meaningful scientific contributions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance educational pathways for community college students, equipping them with essential skills in genomic data science.
How similar studies have gone: While integrating CGDS into undergraduate education is a relatively novel approach, similar educational initiatives have shown promise in enhancing student engagement and success in STEM fields.
Where this research is happening
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Research Foundation of the City University of New York
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fuller, Karla — Research Foundation of the City University of New York
- Study coordinator: Fuller, Karla
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.