Developing a diverse workforce for maternal health research
Career Development and Training Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10908637
This study is all about helping new researchers work together to find better ways to improve maternal health, especially for everyone in the community, by providing them with training and support to create fair and effective solutions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10908637 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on creating a hub for career development in maternal health research, aiming to foster collaboration among scientists from various disciplines and sectors. It provides resources and training opportunities to promote community-centered and anti-racist approaches in addressing maternal health equity. The program will engage early-stage investigators in hands-on training and support them in developing innovative solutions to improve maternal health outcomes. By leveraging partnerships with local academic institutions and community organizations, it seeks to transform the research culture in this field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include early-stage researchers and scholars interested in maternal health and health equity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or research careers may not directly benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and effective workforce dedicated to improving maternal health equity.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in fostering diversity and collaboration in health research, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TAYLOR, JACQUELYN Y — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: TAYLOR, JACQUELYN Y
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.