Summer program for minority students interested in neuroscience careers
REACH Pipeline Summer Research Experience for Minority and Underrepresented High School and Undergraduate Students
The REACH program is an 8-week summer opportunity for minority and underrepresented high school and college students who want to explore careers in neuroscience, especially related to Autism Spectrum Disorders, where they'll learn through hands-on research, lectures, and mentorship while also focusing on mental health and cultural understanding.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Suny Downstate Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Brooklyn, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11005005 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The REACH program is an 8-week summer experience designed for minority and underrepresented high school and college students who are interested in pursuing careers in neuroscience, particularly focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Participants engage in research-centric activities, including lectures and clinical experiences, to enhance their understanding of neurological disorders. They also receive career development training that emphasizes mental health disparities and cultural competence. Throughout the program, students work closely with mentors to develop and test their own research hypotheses related to ASD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are minority and underrepresented high school and college students interested in neuroscience and autism research.
Not a fit: Students who are not from minority or underrepresented backgrounds may not benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could empower underrepresented students to pursue careers in neuroscience and contribute to advancements in understanding and treating Autism Spectrum Disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have successfully increased diversity in biomedical fields and have shown positive outcomes in mentoring and career development.
Where this research is happening
Brooklyn, United States
- Suny Downstate Medical Center — Brooklyn, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alarcon, Juan Marcos — Suny Downstate Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Alarcon, Juan Marcos
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.