Educational outreach and mentoring in reproductive sciences for underrepresented students
Official title: Education - Outreach Core
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11095877 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is all about helping students from diverse backgrounds learn more about reproductive health and science, so they can become future researchers in this important area, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $72,509 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD112034-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11095877 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include underrepresented students aged 0-21, particularly those interested in reproductive sciences and community health education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the targeted demographic groups or those outside the age range of 0-21 may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to create and promote educational outreach and mentoring programs focused on reproductive sciences, particularly for underrepresented and socio-demographically disadvantaged students. It will engage the San Francisco Bay Area community by providing resources and information about fertility-related research and disorders. The initiative includes partnerships with local educational institutions and community networks to support students from high school through post-baccalaureate levels, fostering future researchers in this critical field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower underrepresented students with knowledge and opportunities in reproductive health, potentially leading to improved fertility awareness and research advancements.
How similar studies have gone: Similar outreach and educational programs have shown success in increasing diversity and engagement in scientific fields, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Giudice, Linda C — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Giudice, Linda C
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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.