Supporting early-career minority researchers in health disparities.
Investigator Development Core
This study is all about helping new researchers from underrepresented backgrounds get the support and training they need to tackle health issues that affect minority communities, so they can gather important data and improve their chances of getting funding for their future projects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11176055 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on developing underrepresented minority early-career investigators in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. It offers a pilot project program that allows these researchers to generate preliminary data for future grant applications, particularly targeting diseases that disproportionately affect minority populations. Additionally, the program provides mentoring and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and leadership capabilities in addressing health disparities. The ultimate goal is to empower these junior researchers to secure extramural funding and advance their academic careers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are early-career minority researchers in the fields of biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not belong to underrepresented minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse group of researchers addressing health disparities, ultimately improving health outcomes for minority populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing diversity in research and improving health outcomes in minority populations.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- City College of New York — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Villalta, Fernando — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Villalta, Fernando
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.