Training a diverse workforce in biomedical and population health fields
IMSD at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
The IMSD program at UMass Chan Medical School is designed to help a diverse group of students become skilled scientists in health-related fields, so they can tackle important research challenges and learn how to bounce back from setbacks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11018210 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD) program at UMass Chan Medical School focuses on training a diverse group of students in biomedical and population health disciplines. This program aims to enhance the scientific questions and methodologies by leveraging a broad talent pool, thereby addressing the need for diversity in the scientific workforce. Through innovative training and professional development opportunities, the IMSD prepares young scientists to tackle complex research challenges while building resilience against research setbacks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include students from diverse backgrounds pursuing careers in biomedical and population health fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in biomedical or population health fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and capable biomedical workforce, ultimately improving health outcomes for various populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other initiatives aimed at diversifying the scientific workforce have shown success in enhancing research quality and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewis, Brian C — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Lewis, Brian C
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.