Helping community college students transfer to complete their bachelor's degrees in biomedical fields
Official title: Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program
Funded at State University of Ny,binghamton · NIH-10934954 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is here to help community college students from diverse backgrounds successfully transfer to Binghamton University to study biomedical sciences, offering them workshops, mentoring, and support to boost their skills and connect with the global science community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of Ny,binghamton NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Binghamton, United States) |
| Project start | August 6, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $373,692 |
| NIH project number | 1T34GM154616-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934954 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are under-represented students currently enrolled in community colleges who are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not enrolled in community colleges or those who are not interested in biomedical sciences may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to support under-represented students from community colleges in transferring to Binghamton University to pursue bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences. It includes specialized workshops that focus on career choices in science, peer mentoring, and community engagement. Students will also receive support in developing their math and science skills, as well as opportunities to connect with international scientific communities. The program is designed to enhance the educational experience and success rates of these students.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of under-represented students completing their bachelor's degrees in biomedical fields.
How similar studies have gone: Previous programs have shown success in improving transfer and degree completion rates for under-represented students in similar educational pathways.
Where this research is happening
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State University of Ny,binghamton
Binghamton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Savage, Lisa M — State University of Ny,binghamton
- Study coordinator: Savage, Lisa M
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.