Improving diversity in biomedical faculty at the University of New Mexico
UNM FIRST: Faculty Development Core
This study is all about making the University of New Mexico a better place for diverse biomedical faculty by creating a welcoming community that helps early career teachers and researchers from underrepresented backgrounds thrive in their work, especially in neuroscience and data science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927244 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the recruitment and retention of a diverse biomedical faculty workforce at the University of New Mexico. It aims to transform the institutional culture to support faculty from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, addressing challenges such as marginalization and lack of mentorship. The program seeks to create a supportive community for early career faculty, fostering their professional development and promoting significant discoveries in neuroscience and data science.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early career faculty members from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds in biomedical fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in academic or biomedical research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and inclusive biomedical workforce, ultimately improving health outcomes through innovative discoveries.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in promoting diversity and inclusion within academic institutions, indicating a positive potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Albuquerque, United States
- University of New Mexico — Albuquerque, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salinas, Irene — University of New Mexico
- Study coordinator: Salinas, Irene
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.