Program to help community college students transition to bachelor's degrees in biomedical fields
Official title: Bridges to Baccalaureate program at Queensborough Community College
Funded at Queensborough Community College · NIH-10934113 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help students at Queensborough Community College successfully transfer to four-year colleges for degrees in biomedicine and other science fields, offering them extra academic support, research opportunities, and mentorship to keep their passion for science alive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Queensborough Community College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bayside, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $267,898 |
| NIH project number | 1T34GM154606-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934113 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are community college students, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds interested in biomedicine and STEM.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are already enrolled in four-year institutions or those not pursuing a career in biomedical fields may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to support students at Queensborough Community College in their journey to transfer to four-year institutions for degrees in biomedicine and related STEM fields. It focuses on enhancing academic support and providing research opportunities under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors. The initiative includes targeted recruitment to ensure diverse participation, particularly from underrepresented groups, and aims to sustain students' scientific interests through workshops and mentorship. By fostering a strong partnership with local colleges, the program seeks to maximize student access to biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing and completing degrees in biomedical fields.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in increasing diversity and participation in STEM fields, indicating a positive outlook for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Queensborough Community College
Bayside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ghoshal, Sarbani — Queensborough Community College
- Study coordinator: Ghoshal, Sarbani
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.