Enhancing diversity in the VA biomedical research workforce
Official title: VA Boston Healthcare System Summer Research Program: Imaging, Computers, and AI in Medicine
Funded at VA Boston Health Care System · NIH-11049464 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing more diverse students into biomedical research at the VA Boston Healthcare System, giving them hands-on experience over the summer to help improve science by including different perspectives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Boston Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX006997-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11049464 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate and pre-master’s students from underrepresented populations in biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or who do not belong to underrepresented populations in biomedical research may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This research program aims to improve workforce diversity within the VA Boston Healthcare System by attracting undergraduate and pre-master’s students from underrepresented populations into biomedical research. Over a 9 to 10-week period, participants will engage in hands-on research experiences that foster innovation and creativity in scientific inquiry. The program is designed to address the lack of diversity in biomedical research, which can hinder scientific progress and effectiveness. By including diverse perspectives, the program seeks to enhance the quality of research conducted within the VA system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and effective biomedical research workforce, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes for veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity in research have shown positive outcomes, indicating that this approach is both beneficial and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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VA Boston Health Care System
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singh, Satish K — VA Boston Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Singh, Satish K
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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.