Creating a supportive ecosystem for diverse students in data science
Official title: The Fisk-Meharry-Vanderbilt Biomedical Informatics Ecosystem to Support Diverse Students in Data Science
Funded at Meharry Medical College · NIH-11037210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping students from different backgrounds succeed in data science careers in the biomedical field by creating a mentoring program that trains teachers to better support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Meharry Medical College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $134,460 |
| NIH project number | 3R25LM014216-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11037210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are diverse students interested in pursuing careers in data science within the biomedical sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or who do not have an interest in data science may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance mentorship and support for diverse students pursuing careers in data science within the biomedical field. It will establish a mentoring academy for early career faculty to improve their mentoring skills and increase the number of students participating in the existing program. By leveraging established infrastructure and faculty mentors, the initiative seeks to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in biomedical sciences. The program will provide structured mentorship and resources to help students succeed in their academic and professional journeys.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve opportunities and support for diverse students in the field of data science.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity in STEM fields have shown positive outcomes in supporting underrepresented groups.
Where this research is happening
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Meharry Medical College
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mhlanga, Fortune — Meharry Medical College
- Study coordinator: Mhlanga, Fortune
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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.