Exploring ways to improve mentorship in biomedical careers for diverse students
Studying Inclusive Mentor Networks to Diversify the Biomedical Workforce
This study is looking at ways to make mentorship better for students in biomedical fields, especially for those from underrepresented backgrounds, to help them succeed and stay in their academic careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10656247 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance mentorship networks for students in biomedical fields, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups. By implementing a Social Inclusion Intervention within the Small World Initiative, the study aims to improve the quality of mentorship and increase the retention of diverse students in academic pathways. The research will involve a longitudinal, multisite experiment to assess the impact of improved mentorship on students' career development and scholarly productivity. Participants will include faculty and students from various institutions across the United States.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include students and faculty from historically underrepresented groups in biomedical fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or biomedical career pathways may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective mentorship practices that support diverse students in pursuing and thriving in biomedical careers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted mentorship programs can significantly improve retention and success rates for underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Estrada, Mica Beth — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Estrada, Mica Beth
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.