Creating pathways for diverse trainees in clinical and translational science
5/6 NJ ACTS: A Platform for Translational Science in New Jersey: CTSA R25 at Rutgers, Biomedical Health Sciences
This study is creating a program to help students from diverse backgrounds get into the clinical and translational science field, offering mentorship and training for medical and pharmacy students while also reaching out to undergraduates who may not have had the same opportunities, all to inspire more people to become physician-scientists and improve healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930250 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a program that supports students from underrepresented backgrounds in entering the clinical and translational science (CTS) workforce. It includes a mentored research and training component for medical and pharmacy students at Rutgers, as well as outreach initiatives to engage undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program focuses on early intervention to stimulate interest in CTS and address the declining number of physician-scientists. By fostering a diverse workforce, the initiative seeks to enhance the quality of healthcare and research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include medical and pharmacy students at Rutgers, particularly those from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not students or do not have an interest in pursuing a career in clinical and translational science may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and capable workforce in clinical and translational science, ultimately improving patient care and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in medical and scientific fields, indicating a positive potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gelinas, Celine — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Gelinas, Celine
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.