Increasing diversity in biomedical research training
Improving Access to Research and Training (IMPACT)
This program is designed to help students from diverse backgrounds get involved in research about important health issues like heart and lung diseases, and it offers them hands-on experiences to prepare them for graduate school and a future in science.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10678776 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the representation of students from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences. It provides mentored research experiences tailored to the interests of undergraduate students, focusing on areas such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, or sleep disorders. The initiative seeks to transition these scholars into graduate programs, thereby fostering a more diverse research workforce that can address critical health issues. By engaging students early in their academic careers, the program hopes to inspire a new generation of researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing doctoral degrees in biomedical or related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or who do not belong to underrepresented backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and inclusive biomedical research workforce, ultimately improving health outcomes for various populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in academic programs and improving health research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Webster, Nicole S — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Webster, Nicole S
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.