Improving communication skills to support diverse researchers in biomedical fields
Building a Diverse Biomedical Workforce Through Communication Across Difference
This study is looking at how improving communication skills between biomedical students and their mentors can help them succeed and stay in their careers, especially for those from under-represented backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10657400 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how enhancing communication skills among diverse biomedical trainees and their mentors can improve career outcomes and retention in the field. It involves a longitudinal, randomized controlled trial where summer students are paired with junior mentors to participate in workshops focused on communication across differences. The study aims to identify effective mentoring strategies and the impact of these skills on career persistence and networking for under-represented groups in biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are under-represented students and junior mentors in biomedical research who are seeking to enhance their communication skills and career opportunities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not identify as part of an under-represented group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved career advancement and retention rates for under-represented researchers in the biomedical field.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted mentoring and communication training can positively impact career outcomes for under-represented groups, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cameron, Carrie a. — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Cameron, Carrie a.
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.