Mentoring underrepresented individuals in health sciences
Mentorship of Individuals from Historically Under-Represented Groups in Health Sciences Research
This study is all about helping early career trainees from underrepresented backgrounds in health sciences by providing them with mentorship and support, so they can feel more confident and successful in their careers and make important contributions to biomedical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10924057 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing mentorship to early career trainees from historically underrepresented groups in the health sciences field. It aims to address the disparities in representation within science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) by offering support and resources that enhance self-efficacy and scientific identity. The program will implement evidence-based interventions to help these individuals persist in their careers and contribute to biomedical research. By fostering a diverse workforce, the project seeks to improve innovation and problem-solving in health sciences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are early career trainees from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEMM fields, particularly those interested in health sciences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in health sciences or who do not belong to historically underrepresented groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased representation and career advancement opportunities for individuals from historically underrepresented groups in health sciences.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mentorship programs can significantly improve career outcomes and representation in STEMM fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flowers, Elena — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Flowers, Elena
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.