Improving diversity in biomedical research and academic leadership
TRANSforming Bio-medical Research & Academic Faculty through Opportunity, TRaining, & Mentorship (TRANSFORM)
This study is working to help underrepresented minority researchers in medicine become leaders in their fields by providing them with special training and mentorship, so they can feel supported and succeed in their careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892107 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the representation of underrepresented minority (URM) biomedical researchers in academic leadership roles. It focuses on developing a national career development program that provides mentorship and training specifically tailored for URM mid-career faculty. By fostering leadership skills and psychological safety, the program seeks to improve retention and promotion rates of these faculty members within academic institutions. The approach includes collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges and utilizes various educational modalities to support participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented minority mid-career faculty in biomedical research seeking to advance their careers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in academic biomedical research or who are not mid-career faculty may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and equitable biomedical research workforce, improving representation in academic leadership.
How similar studies have performed: Previous career development programs have shown promising outcomes in supporting early career success for underrepresented minorities, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murrell, Audrey Jeanette — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Murrell, Audrey Jeanette
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.