Helping community college students transition to bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences
Official title: Bridges to the Baccalaureate
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10913475 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help community college students from different backgrounds successfully transfer to UC Davis to earn their bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences by providing them with support, hands-on research opportunities, and the skills they need to thrive in their new school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | August 24, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $302,657 |
| NIH project number | 5T34GM150440-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913475 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are community college students, particularly those from low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing a degree in biomedical sciences.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are already enrolled in a bachelor's program or those not pursuing a career in biomedical sciences may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to support community college students from diverse backgrounds in successfully transferring to the University of California, Davis, to complete their bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences. It includes outreach to students, hands-on research experiences, and academic support to enhance their skills and confidence. Participants will engage in research at both the community college and university levels, ensuring they are well-prepared for their academic journey. The program also focuses on retention strategies to help students thrive in their new environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of underrepresented students earning degrees in biomedical sciences.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing degree attainment among underrepresented populations in STEM fields.
Where this research is happening
-
University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Facciotti, Marc Tancredi — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Facciotti, Marc Tancredi
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.