Improving support and representation for minority faculty in health sciences
Fostering Institutional Resources for Science Transformation: The FLORIDA-FIRST Health-science Brigade
The FLORIDA-FIRST Brigade is working to help more underrepresented minority faculty join and thrive in biomedical sciences, which can lead to a more diverse healthcare workforce and ultimately better health for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917187 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The FLORIDA-FIRST Brigade aims to enhance the hiring, mentoring, and professional development of underrepresented minority (URM) faculty in the biomedical sciences. This initiative focuses on creating a supportive cohort model that addresses barriers to recruitment and retention through coordinated efforts and resources. By implementing best practices in recruitment and providing centralized administrative support, the program seeks to foster an inclusive environment that promotes equity in health sciences. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved representation and diversity in the healthcare workforce, leading to better health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals from minority backgrounds who are pursuing careers in health sciences or biomedical fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from minority backgrounds or who are not involved in health sciences may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse healthcare workforce, which may improve patient care and health outcomes for minority populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in academic medicine have shown promise, suggesting that coordinated efforts can lead to improved representation and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wong, Frank Y. — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Wong, Frank Y.
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.