Going STRONG Together at CSUDH
Funded at California State Univ-Dominguez Hills · NIH-11422388 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A UC2 grant helps CSUDH strengthen its biomedical research environment so that more students and community members can participate in health research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State Univ-Dominguez Hills NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Carson, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $358,667 |
| NIH project number | 5UC2NR022288-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422388 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are students, faculty, staff, and community members at CSUDH who are underrepresented in biomedical research and willing to contribute to institutional assessment efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in research participation or institutional change activities may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
CSUDH is using structured needs assessments and theoretical methods to understand barriers and supports for biomedical research participation among its students, faculty, and surrounding community. The project aims to document current resources, identify gaps, and inform strategies to improve access and engagement in research activities. By focusing on participation, mentorship, and institutional processes, the grant seeks to make biomedical research more inclusive and effective for underserved populations in the South Bay area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to more inclusive research opportunities and better health outcomes for CSUDH students and the local community.
How similar studies have gone: The grant builds on prior NIH-supported efforts at CSUDH to expand biomedical research participation, with ongoing challenges that this needs assessment aims to address.
Where this research is happening
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California State Univ-Dominguez Hills
Carson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schrager, Sheree Michelle — California State Univ-Dominguez Hills
- Study coordinator: Schrager, Sheree Michelle
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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.