Training a diverse workforce in biomedical research using NIH datasets
Official title: FREEMIND: Focused Research Education and Experience using Multimodal and Interdisciplinary NIH Datasets
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11034526 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help new researchers learn how to analyze important health data, like electronic health records, to better understand conditions such as diabetes, and it includes a two-week training at UC San Diego with support from experienced mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | March 11, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $284,459 |
| NIH project number | 1R25OD039836-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11034526 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include graduate students, medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty interested in biomedical research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in academic or research training programs may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This program aims to develop a diverse group of new investigators in biomedical research by providing them with hands-on training in analyzing complex datasets from the NIH. Participants will attend a two-week bootcamp at UC San Diego, where they will learn to work with various types of data, including electronic health records and omics data, relevant to conditions like diabetes. The program includes both in-person and virtual instruction, along with strong mentorship from experienced faculty. This initiative focuses on expanding the pipeline of researchers who can effectively utilize NIH datasets in their future work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the skills of new biomedical researchers, leading to improved health outcomes through better data analysis and research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and diversifying the biomedical workforce.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baxter, Sally Liu — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Baxter, Sally Liu
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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.